9310 - Safety Programs Policy

Policy 9310

SCHOOL FACILITIES 

Safety ProgramThe superintendent or designee shall insure that each principal supervises the operation of his or her school so as to assure compliance with state and federal safety and health requirements.  When conditions of disrepair or hazard appear, they shall be reported immediately following procedures.  If they constitute a significant threat to the safety of students or others, school operations shall be altered in such a way as to eliminate the threat with as little disruption of the developed school program as possible.  Rules and procedures shall be developed that shall provide for:

A. A safe and healthy working environment;

B. An accident prevention program, including first aid training for supervisory staff;

C. Voluntary compliance with state and federal safety acts;

D. An accident reporting and recording system which shall fulfill state requirements; and

E. Fire drills and practice in other emergency procedures.

The superintendent shall annually review with the board all guidelines and regulations dealing with the safety of students and staff and the safe operation of facilities.

 

 

 

Cross References:       Board Policy 3431                  Emergency Procedures
                                       Board Policy 3432                  Fire Drills
                                       Board Policy 8301                  Staff Safety
                                       Board Policy 9330                  Building and Ground Maintenance
 

Legal Reference:         WAC   248-64-210-360          Primary and Secondary Schools
                                       WAC   296-24                         General Safety and Health Standards

 

 

Adoption Date:           April 23, 1996