Welcome Desoto County Schools Crisis Response and Emergency

Welcome Desoto County Schools Crisis Response and Emergency Management For Teachers

Admin Notes n Cell Phones – OFF or SILENT (not vibrate) • NO TEXT MESSAGING – reading or sending n Be respectful of each other n Ask questions that pertain to the group n Update your contact info (home & cell)

Agenda Outline n Part I: Policy and Context n Part II: Procedures n Part III: Practical Application

Part I Policy and Context

Superintendent’s Priorities Safety 2. Academics Extracurricular 1. 3.

References n MDE School Safety Manual http: //www. mde. k 12. ms. us/docs/healthy-schools-environmentservices/school-safety-law-manual-2009. pdf? sfvrsn=2 n DCS Policy Manual • School Safety Plan (JGFB) http: //www. desotocountyschools. org/ DEPARTMTENTS > SCHOOL SAFETY • School Security Policy (JGFD) n School/Site Addendum

Fire e k a u q h t Torna Flash Flood do Stude Ear nt Ri ots Emergency/Crisis Ter rori sm Poli ce A ctio Ice Storm n Che mic Planning Awareness Response Bus Wreck Bo al S pill t a e r h mb T

Planning n n Collaborative Comprehensive Continuous Convenient 4 W’s (Who, What, When, Where)

Crisis Response Planning and Prep School Principals School /Site Addendum DCS Chief Emergency Management Officer DCS School Safety Plan DCS School Safety & Security Administrator MDE School Safety Manual School Safety Assessment

Awareness n n Principals & Staff Pupils Parents Public 4 W’s (Who, What, When, Where)

Response (Crisis Response Team) n n Rehearsed Rapid Right Reported 4 W’s (Who, What, When, Where)

Crisis Response Team (CRT) C n A n L n M n - Communications Accountability Logistics Medical 4 W’s (Who, What, When, Where)

Part II Procedures

Principal’s Decision Matrix Emergency Event Lockdown Stay at Present Location Evacuation Go to Designated Location Go to ON-Campus Location Go to OFF-Campus Location Classroom School Perimeter / Parking Lot Self (walk) Evacuation Hallway / Gym / Cafeteria Stadium Assisted (bus) Evacuation

Administration Response Guide 1. Evacuation 2. Lockdown

Classroom Emergency Response Guide 1. Evacuation 2. Lockdown

Required Drills Fire/Evacuation Lockdown Bus Evacuation* Bomb Search Earthquake Tornado Intruder (Back)

How To… Department School Safety

Part III Practical Application

School Intruder Drill n Who • Anyone can initiate a lockdown by notifying others if there is an imminent violent threat …sight or sound of dangerous weapons or intruders. (Only school administration can initiate or terminate drills). • Everyone must comply with a lockdown order. n What • Lockdown as per DCS policy and procedures. (As able teachers should clear hallways and shelter students left astray prior to shutting their doors. ) n When • Immediately upon notification

School Intruder Drill n Where to go Hallway ► Classroom Doors Hallway ► Teacher between students and door Classroom 1 Window Classroom 2 Window

School Intruder Drill n Why Hallway ► Classroom Doors Hallway ► Primary Area of Vision, Aim or Stray Rounds Window

School Intruder Drill n How Remember to ADD: Avoid being a target. Be aware and control regular access. Evacuate any immediate threat area and take as many people as possible with you. Remember windows as potential evacuation options. Deny access to where you are by lockdown and barricade if possible. desk You may determine to push a desk or a file cabinet in front of the door during an actual emergency for additional protection. Defend your students and yourself as a last resort. (STG) “Immediate Response to Armed Intruders, ” Safariland Training Group (STG)

Triage n n Identify and sort most serious injuries from minor ones. Treat and evacuate in order beginning with most immediate need. Don’t bog down in systems and/or color codes. First Aide (Triage) Kits are available.

Is what I am doing or about to do going to improve student achievement? Safety and Security!

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