A program for annual inspection, in addition to those conducted by authorized agencies, of the equipment, facilities, and grounds shall be conducted as part of the maintenance schedule for school district buildings and sites.  The results of this inspection shall be reported to the board at its annual meeting.  Further, the board may carry out its own inspection of the school district buildings and sites annually.

Approved:  7-1-92                 
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-10, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22                                                      

The school district shall maintain a warning system designed to inform students, employees, and visitors in the facilities of an emergency.  This system shall be maintained on a regular basis under the maintenance plan for school district buildings and sites.

Students shall be informed of this system according to board policy.  Each classroom and office shall have a plan for helping those in need of assistance to safety during an emergency. This shall include, but not be limited to, students with disabilities and employees with disabilities.

Licensed employees shall be responsible for instructing the proper techniques to be followed during an emergency.

Approved:  7-1-92                 
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-10, 6-11-14 
Revised:  7-11-22                                                      

To protect the school district buildings and sites and equipment, the facilities shall be locked when school is not in session.  When school activities or public activities are held in the school district facilities, only the main entrance doors, as determined by the superintendent and the building principals, shall be unlocked for access to the school district facilities.

It shall be the responsibility of employees and users of the school district facilities to abide by this policy.

Approved;  7-1-92                 
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-10, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22                                                      

As soon as a bomb threat is reported to the administration, the  potentially affected area should be cleared immediately. A thorough search will be made by the appropriate school district or law enforcement officials.  Employees and students shall remain outside the potentially affected area until it is determined that the danger no longer exists.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to file a report or keep a report of each incident for the school district records.

Approved:  7-1-92                 
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-10, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22                                                      

The board will implement the rules of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and provide the necessary funding to implement the response actions as required.  The board will appoint a designated person as required as well as provide required training for maintenance and custodial works.  Each school district building will maintain a copy of the school district’s asbestos management plan.

Friable and non-friable asbestos containing materials will be maintained in good condition and appropriate precautions will be followed when the material is disturbed.       If there is a need to replace asbestos it will be replaced with non-asbestos containing materials.

Approved:  7-1-92                 
Reviewed:  12-11-95, 11-13-00, 10-14-03, 04-09-07, 01-19-10, 6-11-14
Revised:  7-11-22