Crossing Guard Training Module 7 Policies

Iowa Adult School Crossing Guard Program

Module 8/Policies, Procedures, & Standards

MODULE 7 – Policies, Procedures & Standards

Module Goal

Participants will recall all applicable policies and procedures and demonstrate standards of conduct governing them as a school crossing guard.

Objective One

Participants will recall policies and procedures within their hiring agency, school and county.

Objective Two

Participants will recall school crossing guard standards of behavior and conduct.

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Iowa Adult School Crossing Guard Program

Module 8/Policies, Procedures, & Standards

QUALIFICATIONS• Adult crossing guards should possess the following

(minimum) qualifications:Average intelligence

– Good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and mobility

– Mental alertness

– Neat appearance

– Good character

– Dependability

– Responsibility for the safety of students

Passing the basic physical and the criminal background checks should be conditions for employment.

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Iowa Adult School Crossing Guard Program

Module 8/Policies, Procedures, & Standards

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

• Orientation to the organization structure:

– Organization Chart/Chain of Command

– Supervisor Contact Information

– Traffic Enforcement Contact Information

• Authority Differences

– Sworn Officer

– Service Technician/Crossing Guard

Hiring Agency

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Iowa Adult School Crossing Guard Program

Module 8/Policies, Procedures, & Standards

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

• Policies and Procedures– Uniform or Dress Code

– Standards of Conduct

– Pay and Benefits

– 2-Way Radio (if used) Standards

– Reporting Times

– Re-trainings

– Reports

– Physical Standards

– Grooming

– Contact with School

– Distraction Devices

– Vacation / Temporary Guards

• Who to Call if...– Sick

– Damaged/Malfunctioning traffic control device

– Dangerous situation precluding safe crossing

– Uncooperative student or parent

– You need to report a crash

Hiring Agency

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Iowa Adult School Crossing Guard Program

Module 8/Policies, Procedures, & Standards

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

• District / school policies

– Safety Patrol

– School Zone Inspections – who does them?

– Walking and Biking to school

• School contact information

– Principal's name

– Safety Patrol Supervisor

– School Resource Officer

• School year, hours and holidays

• When school is let out early during an emergency (snow, ice, heat, etc.)

• School Walk Route Plan

• Locations of adult guards / school safety patrol

School Districts and Schools

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Iowa Adult School Crossing Guard Program

Module 8/Policies, Procedures, & Standards

RE-TRAINING

• Re-train in trainer course at least every other year – shorter

• Re-train guards yearly to every other year

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Iowa Adult School Crossing Guard Program

Module 8/Policies, Procedures, & Standards

Policies, Procedures, & Standards

Read newspapers or books or listen to the radio

Eat / drink while on duty Use tobacco products while on duty Use alcohol / drugs before or during

duty Patronize liquor store in uniform Touch children Sit in your car while on duty Park your vehicle illegally / obstruct

visibility Begin crossing before your duty period

begins Be absent / late without informing your

supervisor Leave your crossing assignment early Arrive too early or stay after your

scheduled time Transfer your responsibilities to children Do not respond to requests or directives

of school personnel, unless cleared by your supervisor

DON'T

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Iowa Adult School Crossing Guard Program

Module 8/Policies, Procedures, & Standards

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

• Legal Risk and Management

• Rendering First Aid

– Should be Trained

– “Immunity for Emergency Aid - Exceptions”

– Follow Agency Policy

• Failure to notify

– Put agency “on notice” that a potential problem exists.

– Document Notification

• Guards are responsible ONLY during their posted time

• Worker’s Compensation