Number: 705
Section: Property
Title: Safety
Date Adopted: March 12, 1979
Date Revised: September 26, 2006

Purpose
The Board directs that the facilities and the equipment of the district shall be maintained and operated in a safe condition.

 

Authority
The Superintendent or designee shall develop, publish and post rules for safety and the prevention of accidents, and provide for the instruction of students and staff in safety and accident prevention.. The District shall provide protective devices where they are required for the safety of students and employees, and provide suitable and safe equipment where such equipment is necessary for the conduct of the educational program and the operation of the schools.

Delegation of Responsibilities

The Superintendent or designee shall prepare rules governing school safety and the prevention of accidents and fire which shall include as a minimum the requirements of law and the applicable regulations of various departments of State government.

Such rules shall provide regulations and precautions for the safety of students in school, employees in performance of their duties, users of school vehicles, students in transit to and from school, and visitors to the school.

The Superintendent or designee may form an advisory committee if necessary.

The Superintendent or designee shall prepare curriculum to instruct pupils in safety and review and evaluate district safety rules annually and as necessary.

The Superintendent or designee shall annually review with the Board all guidelines and regulations dealing with the safety of students and employees and the safe operation of school facilities and equipment.

The Board shall be made aware of any material safety and health issues.