Crisis Plan for Pike School
(Revised 8/18/06)
Introduction
In order to have the staff and students of Pike School prepared to deal with crisis events, the following summary crisis plan has been prepared. Ultimately the principal is charged with leading the school through any crisis event. Under certain circumstances, the principal may rely on others, both within and outside the building, for guidance, assistance and leadership as the situation may dictate. In addition, if emergency personnel from the district security department, city police department or city fire department are called to the school during a crisis, staff are expected to follow their emergency directives.
The following staff members have been selected as crisis team members. These staff members have been selected because they can provide unique and specialized services during a crisis event. However, all staff members should try to exhibit leadership and a calm demeanor during crisis events and the classroom teacher is expected to manage those students under his or her direct supervision during a crisis event.
Crisis Team Leader: Manuel Ramsey/Kellie Chandler/
Gwen Robinson
Information Coordinator: Manuel Ramsey/Nancy Wilson
Student Control/Movement Coordinator: /Hillary Pohlmann
First Aid/Medical Coordinator: Nancy Wilson/Shirley Vai
Facilities Coordinator: Jessie Hurtado/Ted Edwards/
Marcia Barber
Media Relations Coordinator: Manuel Ramsey/Nancy Wilson
Postvention Team: Lisa Potter/Lori Cagiao
So as to minimize disruption and undue concern among students, if it should become necessary to quickly summon the crisis team, the following announcement will be made:
Will the crisis team please come to the front office.
If this announcement is heard, teachers should continue their normal routine, but be alert for additional announcements or information that may be delivered by alternative means.
Upon hearing the announcement detailed above or upon any unscheduled fire alarm, evacuation notification, or shelter-in-place notification, crisis team members should immediately report to the following location for a briefing and for team assignments: Conference Room.
Evacuation Notification
There are three different evacuation notices. The first is for an evacuation of the building to pre-designated locations on the school grounds. This is the most common type of evacuation and the one most often practiced. This is the typical fire drill or fire evacuation. This notification will be given by means of a fire alarm or the following announcement: Fire Drill. The designated evacuation locations are: Classroom outside door to sidewalk or gravel area on the playground.
The second type of evacuation is to pre-designated in-building location. This type of evacuation is used for tornado drills and warnings, but may be used in other circumstances. The code announcement for this type of evacuation is: Severe Weather Drill. The designated evacuation locations are: In the hallway outside the classroom. Music students stay in classroom.
The third type of evacuation is to a pre-designated off-campus location. This type of evacuation is used in the case the building is uninhabitable during extreme weather, a hazardous spill or other similar events. The off-campus evacuation code announcement is: Evacuate the Building.
The designated off-campus evacuation location is: St Athanasius Anglican Church, 2425 N. Chestnut Street (across the street from Pike) 473-7950.
When an evacuation is ordered, teachers are expected to:
1. Gather their roll books/laptop computer.
2. Assemble students in an orderly fashion.
3. If feasible, try to account for and gather students temporarily out of class (restroom, etc.).
4. Assist special needs students as required.
5. Close the classroom door(s) and window(s).
6. Turn off the classroom lights.
7. Proceed to the evacuation area in an orderly fashion.
8. Keep control of and account for all students until a responsible adult picks them up or the situation is resolved.
9. Assist substitutes and their classrooms.
A shelter in place is used to minimize student movements during a situation. It may be used when there is a disruption or physical assault, when there is an intruder, or in any other situation where it would be more prudent to have students not leave the classroom. The following code announcement will signal a shelter-in-place: Please secure your rooms.
When a shelter-in-place is ordered, teachers are expected to:
1. Immediately lock the door to the classroom(s)/ close the blinds/ cover windows.
2. Gather roll books.
3. Be alert for additional announcements.
4. Be prepared to evacuate.
5. Continue to engage in classroom activities as possible.
6. Do not try to locate students temporarily out of class (they will be assisted by others).
7. Do not open the door for anyone except emergency personnel until the all clear is given, ending the shelter-in-place.
The all-clear code announcement is: All is clear.
You need only intervene if you can do so safely. Otherwise, either go for help or send another responsible person for help. Observe the event from a safe distance. Try to identify any persons or vehicles involved. Try to move uninvolved students out of the area and into an area where they will be safe. Follow the direction of the building crisis team or responding emergency staff.
Summon help immediately. If it is in the best interests of the injured person, call 9-1-1, or notify the office to call 9-1-1. Render first aid to the best of your ability. Otherwise, try to move students and other bystanders out of the way, so responding emergency staff will not be interfered with.
Our goal in any crisis situation is to provide for the welfare and safety of the students under our care. Following the guidelines in this summary plan will insure that you have done the best you can to provide a safe and disruption free learning environment.