Keeping Our Children Safe Throughout the Day
Keeping Our Children Safe Throughout the DayYour
Responsibilities as a Guest Teacher for Whitley County Consolidated
Schools
PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY
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tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. Nam dapibus,
nisi sit amet pharetra consequat, enim leo tincidunt nisi, eget
sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. Welcome to Whitley County
Consolidated Schools. We are privileged to have you join us in our
work with students. One of our Core Values is the maintenance of a
safe and secure environment for our students. This short powerpoint
will detail your responsibilities when you are working with WCCS
students, as a volunteer or as a school employee. At the end of
this slide show, there is a short quiz. Please print out the quiz,
complete it and return to Deb Sheets in our central office. You
must have a completed quiz on file prior to being called for a
guest teacher position. 1Table Of ContentsBullying Legislation and
Requirements of Teaching Staff3 - 6Building School Safety/Security
Plans7 - 9Final Quiz10
PUBLIC SAFETYADVISOR
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tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. This slide show
focuses on two main topics. Current bullying legislation and the
responsibilities tied to that legislation for any school employee
and maintaining the security of our students through adherence to
our school safety plans2Indiana Law Places New Requirements on
School Employees to Notice and Report Bullying
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tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. Indiana
legislators responded to increased threat of bullying in schools by
passing legislation in 2013 that requires schools to enact bullying
prevention programs and to report incidents of bullying. Reports of
bullying can be made by anonymously, by a student, by a parent, or
by any adult working in the building. If you witness a bullying
incident, or an incident that looks like a bullying incident, or a
student or parent verbally reports a bullying incident to you, then
you are required to report this to the principal or his/her
designee. Any school employee who fails to report an incident of
bullying or fails to forward a student report to administration
will be subject to disciplinary measures.3What is
Bullying?"Bullying" means overt, unwanted, repeated acts or
gestures, including verbal or written communications or images
transmitted in any manner (including digitally or electronically),
physical acts committed, aggression, or any other behaviors, that
are committed by a student or group of students against another
student with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate,
or harm the other targeted student and create for the targeted
student an objectively hostile school environment that:(1) places
the targeted student in reasonable fear of harm to the targeted
student's person or property;(2) has a substantially detrimental
effect on the targeted student's physical or mental health;(3) has
the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student's
academic performance; or(4) has the effect of substantially
interfering with the targeted student's ability to participate in
or benefit from the services, activities, and privileges provided
by the school.://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXXKMehgiAk
Nam dapibus, nisi sit amet pharetra consequat, enim leo
tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. "Bullying" (per
IC 20-33-8-.2) means overt, unwanted, repeated acts or gestures,
including verbal or written communications or images transmitted in
any manner (including digitally or electronically), physical acts
committed, aggression, or any other behaviors, that are committed
by a student or group of students against another student with the
intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm the
other targeted student and create for the targeted student an
objectively hostile school environment that: Read 1, 2, 3, and
4
Bullying fosters a climate of fear and disrespect that can
seriously impair the physical and psychological health of its
victims and create conditions that negatively affect learning.
Bullying includes unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a
real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has
the potential to be repeated, over time. The imbalance of power
involves the use of physical strength, or popularity to access
embarrassing information to control or harm others. Bullying can
occur anywhere (in-school or outside of school) and at any time
both during and after school hours. Bullying can include physical
bullying, verbal bullying, social/relational bullying, and
electronic/written communication. 4What is your obligation to our
students?PUBLIC
SAFETYADVISORhttp://www.stopbullying.gov/image-gallery/what-you-need-to-know-infographic.pdf
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tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. You have the
obligation to report any bullying that you witness or that is
reported to you by another staff member, student, or parent to
building administration.Neglecting to do so in a timely manner may
result in dismissal from your position. The procedure for reporting
bullying is to complete a WCCS bullying report form (which should
be available to you in the office) or speak directly to a building
administrator. Please do not tell another staff member and ask
him/her to report the situation for you, unless that person was
also present and saw the event in question or was present and heard
the report from a student. You WILL NOT investigate, just
report.
Categories of Bullying for IDOE Reporting Requirements:Physical
hurting a persons body or possessionsVerbal saying mean
thingsSocial/Relational hurting someones reputation or
relationshipsElectronic or Written Communication involves note
writing or cyber bullying
Please copy the url into your browser and pull up the
infographic. Review this information. What stands out in your
mind?
5Safe Schools - Community is key.Bullying or not?PUBLIC
SAFETYADVISOR
Nam dapibus, nisi sit amet pharetra consequat, enim leo
tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. What is
bullying? There are some fine line distinctions. Do you know what
they are? If not, you are not alone. Watch the video to develop
your nuanced understanding.6Secure and Safe School Buildings
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tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. When everyone
is a big brother. PUBLIC SAFETYADVISOR
Drills
1.4.2.3.
5.Nam dapibus, nisi sit amet pharetra consequat, enim leo
tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. Fire: In the
event of a fire or a fire drill, the fire alarms will sound and
blink. Remain calm. Take a seating chart or list of students. Lead
the children to safety by following the exit routes, watching and
feeling for warm doors or smoke. Listen for further instructions.
Tornado: In the event of a tornado or a tornado drill, a series of
short bell sounds will be heard. Take a seating chart or list of
students. Immediately seat children in the defensive position in
their designated locations of the building. Students in wheelchairs
and those with special needs will receive additional evacuation
assistance by staff. Earthquake: In the event of an earthquake or
an earthquake drill, a verbal announcement will be made via the
intercom system. Immediately have children take cover under desks
or tables and turn away from windows. Children in wheelchairs need
to be positioned in doorways. Avoid large bookcases, etc. as they
might fall. Remain in sheltered positions until signaled by
intercom or verbal announcement. Remain silent and listen to
instructions. Evacuate building only upon verbal instructions to do
so using fire exits. Lockdown: In the event of a lockdown, the
principal or designee gives the districts signal. Immediately clear
halls and unsecured common areas of all students. (Students proceed
to the nearest safe location with the nearest supervising
personnel. Staff must list names of all students within that
location and account for their presence throughout the emergency.)
CLOSE AND LOCK DOORS AND WINDOWS. NO ONE LEAVES AND NO ONE ENTERS
SECURED AREAS. Lockdown concludes only with notification from
administration or law enforcement. All procedures are included in
flip book located near the doorway of each classroom. Routes are
also posted near doorway of the classroom in which you are subbing.
8Carry your building access device (key or card) at all times. Room
door remains locked at all times.
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9Lock-downRemember two typesEach type has differentproceduresWhen
the building is under a RED lock-down, you DO NOT open your door
FOR ANY REASON! NOT EVEN FOR A STUDENT!
Students and staff must remain quiet, away from doors and
windows, with door barricaded until Administrator comes around and
unlocks the door.Circumstance requiring emergency first aid; danger
is outside the building, but not imminent; the possibility exists
for red lockdownDanger is inside the building and threat is
imminent
1.2.Nam dapibus, nisi sit amet pharetra consequat, enim leo
tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. Two types of
lock-downs yellow and redYellow lock down is a lock down that
signals the danger is outside the building, is not imminent, but
may be upgraded to a red lockdown. Red lockdown is a lockdown that
signals the danger is inside the building and threat is imminent.
Signal: A lockdown will be signaled by an administrator or
designated staff member only. Once a lockdown is deemed necessary,
the following announcement will come over the P.A. System:School is
now under a (Yellow or Red) Lockdown. You must take the following
steps based on which type of lock down. This information is all
located in the Schools Crisis plan flip book.YELLOWDoors lockedDoor
blinds shutWindow blinds shutNo students in hallwaysNo one leaves
the classroomContinue teaching as normalREDDoors lockedDoor blinds
shutWindow blinds shutLights turned offNo students in the
hallwaysNo one leaves the classroomStudents moved to furthest
corner away from the windows and doorsAnnouncements will be made
overheadDO NOT OPEN YOUR DOORAn administrator or designee will
unlock your door from the outside when the lockdown has endedStaff
Responsibilities:1.Once the lockdown has been issued, do not allow
students to use the phones. 2.Staff members will not use the phones
unless under an extreme emergency or direct attack. If you have a
cell phone, get it and keep it on your person.3.Teams will ensure
classroom doors for substitute teachers are locked.4.If classes are
in transit or between classes, students should return to their last
class as quickly as possible. If this room is already locked, go
directly to the nearest unlocked classroom. If all rooms are
locked, go to the bathroom and sit on a toilet with your feet
raised off the floor.5.If you are in the Cafeteria, keep the
students in the cafeteria and lock door. 6.If you are in the Gym,
move quickly and quietly to art room.7.If you are outside of the
building during a lock-down, remain outside and stay low. Move over
berm on the northwest side of playground, into the woods bordering
the west side of the playground or move behind the buildings
adjacent to the playground on the south side of the
playground.8.Remain in place if the fire alarm rings/ Fire
Evacuation will be signaled by intercom announcement.
10Make sure you know where your resources are located School
Safety Flip book and Posted Routes.
Make sure you know where you are to go and who you will
follow.
If you have questions, ASK!
Nam dapibus, nisi sit amet pharetra consequat, enim leo
tincidunt nisi, eget sagittis mi tortor quis ipsum. 11Please print
this page, answer the questions, and turn into the office staff in
the building where you will be working on your first day of
substitute teaching. How do you define bullying?
What is your obligation related to bullying?
What two items should you review before you begin your day as a
guest teacher in any WCCS building?
Why are you expected to keep the classroom door locked?
What are the two types of lockdowns? When are you expected to
remain in your room and not open your door for anyone?
What signals the end of a Red Lockdown?
School Safety Quiz Please complete and turn inNam dapibus, nisi
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mi tortor quis ipsum. 12Thank YouPUBLIC SAFETYADVISORNam dapibus,
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