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School Improvement Plan

School Improvement Plan 2015 through 2017

Freda J. Allen, Principal 541 NC 581 South

Goldsboro, NC 27530

Template 1.1 Edit Date: 4/26/2012

District Improvement Plan Goals and Vision

State Board of Education Goals: Goal 1 – North Carolina public schools will produce globally competitive students. Goal 2 – North Carolina public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. Goal 3 – North Carolina Public School students will be healthy and responsible. Goal 4 – Leadership will guide innovation in North Carolina public schools. Goal 5 – North Carolina public schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems.

District Goals for Wayne County Public Schools (960) District Goal 1 –Wayne County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students. District Goal 2 – Wayne County Public Schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. District Goal 3 –Wayne County Public Schools students will be healthy and responsible. District Goal 4 –Leadership will guide innovation in Wayne County Public Schools. District Goal 5 – Wayne County Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems.

Goals for Rosewood Middle School (374) School Goal 1 –Rosewood Middle School will provide a safe and orderly environment for students and staff as measured by school safety and discipline data as well as documentation of required trainings. School Goal 2 – By the end of the 2015-2016 school year, at least 55% of Rosewood Middle School students will achieve “College and Career Ready” proficiency as measured by the NC Ready Exams. School Goal 3 – Implement personalized professional development activities and resources, based on current research and selected by the needs of staff, that are aligned to digital competencies for educators and focus on current products available in the district for the 2015-2016 school year. School Goal 4 – Rosewood Middle School staff will seek to build a positive school climate through student recognition, increased parent involvement and communication with all stakeholders as measured by teacher documentation and parent attendance at school events.

District Mission Statement for Wayne County Public Schools (960) Mission: Wayne County Public Schools holds high expectations for all students by collaborating with parents and the community to provide individualized support.

Mission Statement for Rosewood Middle School (374) Mission: The staff of Rosewood Middle School is committed to empowering adolescents through unique goal-directed learning in environments created for success, with the proper support and participation of students, parents and the community.

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District Vision and Beliefs Statement for Wayne County Public Schools (960) Vision: Cultivation, Personalization, Innovation Every Student, Every Day!

Beliefs: * The education of children is a priority and is the responsibility of the entire community. * Education is a sound investment for society and a key to ending the cycle of poverty. * Understanding and respecting cultural diversity enriches the learning environment. * All students deserve a quality education. * Learning is a lifelong process.

Vision and Beliefs Statement for Rosewood Middle School (374)

Vision: The vision of Rosewood Middle School is to provide an engaging environment in which students become lifelong learners.

Beliefs:

Everyone can learn Everyone learns in different ways and deserves to be provided with a variety of

instructional approaches to support their learning. Everyone learns best when they have appropriate opportunities to success. Each person is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual

needs. Commitment is imperative to continuous improvement if our school is going to enable

students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.


Cover Sheet – Wayne County Public Schools

LEA or Charter Name/Number: Wayne County Public Schools - 960 School Name/Number: Rosewood Middle School/374 School Address: 541 NC 581 South; Goldsboro, NC 27530 Plan Year(s): 2014 - 2016

School Improvement Team Membership

Committee Position Name Principal Freda J. Allen Assistant Principal Alan Williams 6th Grade Representative Pamela Casey 7th Grade Representative Dina Uzzell 8th Grade Representative Lorrie Kester EC Dept. Representative Diane DelPapa Electives Representative Melissa Riser TA Representative Jeanne Cottle Media Jamie Crawford Guidance Angie Rains SACS Co-Chair Vickie Fitzpatrick SACS Co-Chair Connie Seymour Parent Representative Wendy Tripple

Percentage of Staff Approval: 100 %

Principal Signature:

9/29/15

Local Board Approval Date: <Date goes here>

Date


Executive Summary – Rosewood Middle School

Synopsis of School Demographics Student Performance Data Rosewood Middle School students have consistently scored above the county average since the school's creation in the 19992000 school year. Student performance earned the students and staff the status of "High Growth" in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2008. Rosewood was designated a "School of Distinction” in 2004 and 2010. Rosewood made "Expected Growth" for the 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 school years. It earned a "No Recognition” label for 2007 as expected growth was not made. Rosewood Middle met 100% of its AYP goals in 2009 and 2010. In 2015, Rosewood Middle School Met Expected Growth. Math I students scored at 100% proficiency. All tested areas saw a slight decline in students meeting the CCR benchmark. In 2015, the school failed to meet AMO in the following areas:

Reading: Hispanic, White, ED, SWD, All students Math: White, ED, SWD, All students Science: White, All students

Rosewood Middle School staff strives to plan staff development aligned with the needs of the staff and students based on the performance data. Performance analysis is the driving force behind action plans, purchases, and workshops. Continuous academic improvement remains the focus of the school. Student Demographic Data Rosewood Middle School currently has a student body of 112 sixth graders, 118 seventh graders, and 152 eighth graders. This is a slight increase in students from the spring 2015 closing numbers. The majority of these students live in the Rosewood school district. Fiftyseven students are approved Out of District students. The current ethnic membership of Rosewood's student body includes less than 2% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 14% Black, 67% White and 8% Multiracial students. AIG and Special Education population is 36% of the student body. Attendance averages 97% annually. The Exceptional Children classification at Rosewood Middle includes a variety of disabilities. Rosewood hosts two selfcontained exceptional classes: a Life Skills class with 6 students and a crosscategorical class of 12 students. Two resource teachers assist other students in an inclusion format for reading, math, science and social studies. Disabilities include autism, learning disabled, emotionally disabled, educable disabled, hearing impaired, other health


impaired, orthopedically impaired, multiple impaired, trainable, and speech. The total number of exceptional students 65, excluding AIG students, account for 17% of the student population. Rosewood students grow up in a sportsminded community, having the opportunity to play on community athletic teams from an early age. Middle school offers the opportunity to play football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, as well as cheerleading. Many students participate in band and chorus as well. Club activities are available during school for all students. Community Demographic Data The Rosewood community is an agricultural area, with most families living in the community for generations. Parents and grandparents of Rosewood students attended school in the current building. Rosewood is located six miles west of Goldsboro and most working parents work in this community or in Wayne County. Two roads facing the campus are established with businesses a restaurant, a grocery/quick mart, and a dollar store. A day care and rescue squad are adjacent to the campus. A church is on the opposite corner. A WalMart super center is located one mile away on the 4lane bypass. O'Berry Center and Cherry Hospital are located two miles away. Rosewood students live in mobile home parks, apartment complexes, and single family homes. There are many subdivisions within this school district and new subdivisions are being constructed. This is changing the "face" of Rosewood by bringing in new families from other areas. Families are engaged in military and professional careers as well as labor and agricultural fields. School Characteristics Rosewood Middle School consists of grades 6, 7, and 8 with a current total enrollment of 382 students. The physical plant is composed of eight buildings: a twostory structure built in 1922, a building housing 8th grade students built in 2000, a Music/Band building, a building housing the Exceptional Children's department, a structure containing Spanish, art, and Family and Consumer Science classes, a Career Explorations class building, a cafeteria and a gymnasium. Covered walkways connect all buildings. Rosewood's campus is located at a busy intersection and is accessible by car from all sides. The campus is adjacent to and joins the campus of Rosewood High School, with whom we share the choral, band, and Spanish/ESL teachers and an EC teacher on a daily basis. Rosewood Middle School has a diverse staff with the following attributes:

7 men, 41 women 32 certified staff, 6 paraprofessionals, 4 child nutrition, 3 custodians, and 2 office staff 1 parttime nurse, 1 parttime social worker, 1 parttime AIG Lead Teacher, 1 full time

Guidance Counselor Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and speech are scheduled as needed


40 Caucasian, 7 AfricanAmerican, 2 Latino Highest degrees: 21 Bachelors, 11 Masters, 6 Associates 3 Nationally Board Certified teachers

The teacher turnover is minimal; teachers enjoy teaching at Rosewood Middle School and usually stay for a length of time. Reasons for leaving are retirement and spouse transfers. Rosewood Middle School grade levels are organized into three and four person teams. Students rotate among teachers who teach math, language arts, science and social studies. During the year they rotate through electives of art, career explorations, business and technology, family and consumer science, and Spanish. Students may elect to take chorus or band all year instead of electives. All students have Physical Education. Students with academic needs have ESL classes, remediation and special education services. Extracurricular offerings include football, cheerleading, girl’s volleyball, boys soccer, girls soccer, basketball, softball, and baseball. Clubs are available to students during the school day. The Junior Beta Club recognizes students earning academic honors. Students audition to be a part of the news crew. Membership on the Battle of the Books Club has to be earned. There is also a yearbook staff Stakeholders Perspective on the Quality of Education Rosewood Middle School parents are supportive of their students and their community school. They are involved in homework, attend school events, support athletics and extracurricular activities, and support the administration in discipline. Effective Schools surveys indicate a positive parent perspective on the staff, instruction, safety, discipline, and administration. Community leaders take an interest in the school, as well. Local church Sunday School classes and individual citizens anonymously support students with school supplies, money for field trips, money for clothes, and gifts at Christmas. Parents serve on various committees, including the the Parent Advisory Council. Parents often coach athletic teams when a coach is needed or voluntarily assist a coach on staff. Other parents volunteer with teachers, the media specialist or guidance counselor. Several area businesses serve as Business Partners to Rosewood Middle, lending assistance as needed. They are the Princeton News Leader, Builders Discount Center, Brooklyn Pizzeria and Highway 55. Students are rewarded for having good character with their names posted on the "Soaring High" board and recognized on morning announcements. Pictures of the “High Fliers” students of the month are displayed in the main lobby.


Data Summary Analysis – Your School Name

What does the analysis tell you about your school’s strengths? Consider data sources such as state testing data, annual measurable objectives, student growth data, stakeholder survey data, discipline, attendance, etc. (Add Charts and Graphs) Students with disabilities showed the most gain last year in both reading and math in their progress towards AMO proficiency. Hispanic students also showed growth in reading and math. What does the analysis tell you about your school’s gaps or opportunities for improvement? Consider data sources such as state testing data, annual measurable objectives, student growth data, stakeholder survey data, discipline, attendance, etc. (Add Charts and Graphs) Economically disadvantaged students showed losses in each area. EVAAS growth in science continues to lag behind math and reading. Based upon the analysis conducted, what 3 top priorities emerge for the school? (Add charts and Graphs) Continued progress towards meeting AMO goals. Implementation of a MTSS for both academics and behavior. Continued growth of teacher PLCs.


Priority Goal 1 and Associated Strategies

School Goal 1: Rosewood Middle School will provide a safe and orderly environment for students and staff as measured by school safety and discipline data as well as documentation of required trainings.

Supports this District Goal:

Wayne County Public Schools students will be healthy and responsible.

Assigned Implementation Team:

Administration, SIT, Safety Team, Guidance

Goal 1 Improvement Strategies

Strategy 1: Increase staff, student, and community awareness/engagement for school safety issues, needs, and concerns; as well as, clarify and communicate district and schoollevel policies and procedures pertaining to identified areas. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Complete all requirements for the CIRK (Black Box) October 2015 In Progress Create a Crisis Plan utilizing School Safety Components Template

October 2015 In Progress

Participate in district and site professional development focusing on emergency response.

August 2015-June 2016

In Progress

Strategy 2: Rosewood Middle School will develop and implement a comprehensive discipline plan which aligns with state and county mandates and is congruent with the MTSS philosophy. Action steps: Timeline: Status: The school will develop, publish and distribute a student/parent handbook that includes school wide rules and expectations,

August 2015 Completed

Links to county policies will be maintained on the school website

June 2016 In Progress

Parents will be notified when their child is in violation of school policies


Staff will begin implementation of a multi-tiered support system to assist students struggling to meet discipline standards.



Strategy 3: Rosewood Middle School staff will participate in training required by the state and district

Action steps: Timeline: Status: Staff members will participate in “bloodborne pathogens” training.


Staff members will participate in bullying training. October 2015 In Progress Staff members will participate in Deborah Greenblatt training.

October 2015 In Progress

Strategy 4: Rosewood Middle will, when possible, provide alternatives to out of school suspensions. Action steps: Timeline: Status: The school will maintain after school detention and in-school-suspension as classroom management options.

June 2016 In

The Guidance Counselor will provide individual and small group counseling sessions for students.


Parent teacher conferences will be held with repeat violations of the student code of conduct.


Administrative parent conferences will be held with repeat violations of the student code of conduct.


What data will be used to determine whether the strategies were deployed with fidelity?

Measure Jan June Jan June Chill-out referral and Suspension Data

Guidance Counselor Referral Data


What are the artifacts used to document the strategies and action steps?

Meeting agendas Comprehensive Discipline Plan Training PowerPoints Website Links

What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies?



School Goal 2: By the end of the 2015-2016 school year, at least 55% of Rosewood Middle School students will achieve “College and Career Ready” proficiency as measured by the NC Ready Exams.


Wayne County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.


Administration, teachers, remediation instructor.


Strategy 1: WCPS data pools will be used throughout the instructional process as a mechanism for planning and adapting instruction. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Coaching conducted by Teacher-Leaders, and Administrators during PLCs to create, revise, and implement weekly and daily plans.


Conferencing with students to create individual goals, as well as track student progress and mastery.


Staff will be trained on Data Literacy using the Data Pyramid as a foundation to find ways to analyze data more effectively.


Strategy 2: ELA and Math teachers will collaborate regularly to improve instruction and curriculum alignment. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Teachers will regularly meet as a department to communicate and collaborate with one another.


Teachers will collaborate to produce high quality common assessments and use the results to adapt instruction.


Teachers will submit lesson plans to administration weekly for review.



Strategy 3: A remediation program will be implemented to assist struggling students.

Action steps: Timeline: Status: EVAAS data and test scores will be used to identify struggling students.

November 2015 In Progress

Students will be enrolled into the APEX lab as needed.


Progress reports, report cards and teacher recommendations will be used to continuously identify additional students in need of remediation


A daily SMART block period will be used to provide remediation and enrichment for students.

August 2015 In Progress


Measure Jan June Jan June APEX usage and performance reports

STAR, Benchmark and common assessments


Evidence of regular collaboration by teachers. Remediation lists are updated quarterly Lessons plans submitted by teachers



School Goal 3: Implement personalized professional development activities and resources, based on current research and selected by the needs of staff, that are aligned to digital competencies for educators and focus on current products available in the district for the 2015-2016 school year.


Faculty and Administration will be given the opportunity to earn 1.0+ digital literacy credits by completing courses offered onsite and online for Google.


Media and Technology Advisory Committee, Media Coordinators, and Instructional Technology Specialists


Strategy 1: Faculty will learn to organize, enhance instruction and communicate through the use of Google Tools. Action steps: Timeline: Status: A Google Calendar will be created to communicate and share school activities.


Staff will be trained on ways to use Google Calendar to communicate with stakeholders.


Strategy 2: Faculty will use Google Docs and Sheets to enhance classroom instruction and collaboration. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Google Sheets will be the platform used for communication journals. Each journal will be shared with team members and administration.


Committees will use Google Docs to compile and share notes and meeting minutes.



Strategy 3: Faculty will learn to help students to organize, collaborate and communicate through the use of Google Tools. Action steps: Timeline: Status: ELA teachers will help students use Google Docs to complete writing assignments


Teachers will help students use Google Forms as a survey tool.



Measure Jan June Jan June Participation in Staff Training


Committee Minutes Communication Journals Training Agendas and Rosters Student Work Samples




School Goal 4: Rosewood Middle School staff will seek to build a positive school climate through student recognition, increased parent involvement and communication with all stakeholders as measured by teacher documentation and parent attendance at school events.


Wayne County Public Schools students will be healthy and responsible.


Administration, Teachers, Media Coordinator


Strategy 1: Students will be recognized for achievements in the classroom, school, and community. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Student of the Month “High Fliers” will be named each month for each grade and the EC Department. Recognition includes group photo, individual photo display, and yard signs for community recognition.


Students will be recognized for Good Deeds on our Soaring High at RMS Board. These students are recognized weekly and able to win prizes through a random drawing.


Semester award assemblies will highlight academic achievements and spotlight student talent.

January 2016 June 2016

In Progress

Strategy 2: The staff of Rosewood Middle School will communicate more effectively with parents in an effort to increase parent involvement. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Teachers will document all two-way communication using Google docs. The communication journal will be shared with members of the teaching team, administration and guidance counselor.



Parent nights during the course of the year will be used to share information about school programs and student progress.

September 2015 November 2015 March 2016

In Progress

A newsletter will be shared with parents monthly and posted on the school website to share tips and strategies for success for the middle school child.


Strategy 3: Students and staff will participate in activities that promote a positive school environments. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Students will present a weekly news broadcast, WRMS, to spotlight school events.


Administration will set the tone for each day with the morning greeting and celebrations.


Students will participate in intramural activities monthly.



Measure Jan June Jan June Communication Logs Parent Night Attendance Newsletters

What are the artifacts used to document the strategies and action steps

Sign in Sheets from Parent Nights Communication Logs Newsletters


Strategies for Improving Student Reading in Kindergarten-First Grade

Pursuant to General Statute §115C-105.27(b), The schools shall, if the school serves students in kindergarten or first grade, include a plan for preparing students to read at grade level by the time they enter second grade. The plan shall require kindergarten and first grade teachers to notify parents or guardians when their child is not reading at grade level and is at risk of not reading at grade level by the time the child enters second grade. The plan may include the use of assessments to monitor students' progress in learning to read, strategies for teachers and parents to implement that will help students improve and expand their reading, and provide for the recognition of teachers and strategies that appear to be effective at preparing students to read at grade level;

N/A

Strategies for Improving Academic Performance of At-Risk Students

Pursuant to General Statute §115C-105.27(b), All schools shall include a plan that specifies the effective instructional practices and methods to be used to improve the academic performance of students identified as at risk of academic failure or at risk of dropping out of school;

Identification of students in need of remediation using EVAAS (when available), and

teacher recommendation.

Strategies for Providing Duty-Free Times

Pursuant to General Statute §115C-105.27(b), All schools shall include a plan to provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis or as otherwise approved by the school improvement team; and shall include a plan to provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C‑301.1, with the goal of providing an average of at least five hours of planning time per week.

All teachers with 2nd or 3rd block planning have a 90 minute planning period, part

of which falls during normal lunch hours. Teacher with 1st or 4th block planning have a 90 minute planning period each day.


Professional Development Plan

Professional Development

Activity

Date SIP/District Goal

Targeted Participants

State Conference/District

-wide/In- school

Fund Source

Estimated Amount

Summer Institute

8/4/15 8/5/15 8/6/15

District

All staff

District

District

None

Bullying/School Wide Discipline

Plan

8/19/15 10/14/15

SIP All Staff In-School School None

Blood borne Pathogens

8/20/15 SIP All Staff` In-School School None

Greenblatt Training

10/13/15 SIP All Staff In-School School None

MTSS Training 10/27/15 SIP All Staff In-School School None

School net Training


ELEOT Training


Google Doc Trainings


Google Calendar Trainings


Data Literacy Training


Data Literacy October 2015


Math Conference

10/30/15 10/31/15

SIP Select Staff Conference School TBD

Data Literacy Training

March 2016 SIP All Staff In-School School None

Benchmark/Data Problem

Solving



PLC Book Study October 2015

December 2015

March 2016


NCTIES Conference

March 2016 SIP Select Staff Conference School TBD

Middle School

Conference

March 2016 SIP

Select Staff

Conference

School

TBD

Testing Logistics and

Training

May 2016 SIP All Staff In-School School None

NOTE: As you plan your professional development, please remember the requirements for staff training on the Deborah Greenblatt law, as well as your efforts to prevent bullying.


Profile Data

2015-2017

Wayne County Public Schools


ROSEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Chemical Hygiene Plan for

School Science Laboratories Introduction

Public and private schools over the past few years have had to comply with various Hazard Communication or “Right to Know” laws. These laws were written for industrial production facilities, and did not address the specific safety concerns found in a laboratory setting. (For the purpose of this document, a “laboratory” is any area where teachers or students are using chemicals for educational purposes.) In 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) instituted “The Laboratory Standard”—Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories (29 CFR 1910.1450). This Federal “Laboratory Standard” has been designed to address the specific safety needs of the laboratory. The OSHA Laboratory Standard ensures that employees who work in a laboratory setting will be protected from any chemical exposure that exceeds permissible exposure limits (PELs) and that employees are educated as to the hazardous nature of the chemicals they use in the laboratory. To achieve this goal the Laboratory Standard requires the school district to appoint a chemical hygiene officer to develop, implement, and monitor a chemical hygiene plan. The District Chemical Hygiene Officer will work with the Middle and High School Science Safety Teams to develop, update, implement, and enforce a Chemical Hygiene Plan. The Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO), Safety Consultants, and School Science Safety Team for 20152016 are: Chemical Hygiene Officer: Pam Casey, Grade 6

Safety Consultants: Allen Smith, Maintenance Department Safety Coordinator Andy Forsleff, Science Lead Teacher/ District CHO

School Science Safety Team: Keith Parrish, 7th grade science Kacy Smith, 8th grade science Kelly Best, 8th grade science


Chemical Hygiene Plan—An Overview The Chemical Hygiene Plan is the major ingredient of the OSHA Laboratory Standard. It details how each employee will be protected from overexposure to hazardous chemicals and it describes specific work practices in the laboratory to minimize employee risk. The Chemical Hygiene Plan should: 1) Protect employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. 2) Keep chemical exposures below established permissible exposure limits. The Chemical Hygiene Plan must be readily available to employees. Although nonemployee students are not covered by the OSHA regulation, each student and the student’s guardian should attest by signature that they have read and understand the safety rules in a science laboratory. The school district’s duty to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Chemical Hygiene Plan at least annually and update it as necessary shall fall upon the Chemical Hygiene Officer and the Safety Consultant. The Chemical Hygiene Plan should include each of the following elements and should include specific measures the employer will take to ensure laboratory employee protection. I. Standard Operating Guidelines A) General Employee Rules and Guidelines B) General Laboratory Rules and Guidelines C) Personal Hygiene Guidelines D) Protective Clothing Requirements E) Housekeeping Rules F) Spill and Accident Procedures G) Chemical Storage Rules and Procedures

1. Compressed Gas Handling Instructions – LP Gas 2. Flammable Chemical Storage 3. Corrosive Materials Handling Instructions and Storage 4. Disposal of Chemicals

H) Procedure—Specific Safety Rules and Guidelines I) Safety Equipment Inspection II. Employee Training III. Exposure Evaluations IV. Medical Evaluations V. Emergency Evacuation Plan VI. SignOff Sheet


ROSEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Hygiene Plan for School Science Laboratories

This Plan reflects the elements set forth in the Wayne County Public Schools Chemical Hygiene Plan. The School Plan may contain additional safety guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff. It is the expectation that students, as well as employees, comply with all practices and procedures in the school’s Plan. By October 15th of each school year, an updated copy of the Plan shall be filed with Wayne County Public Schools Chemical Hygiene Officer. I. Standard Operating Guidelines A) General Employee Rules and Guidelines 1) Minimize all chemical exposures. 2) Avoid skin contact with chemicals. 3) Avoid underestimation of chemical hazards and risks. 4) Develop a firm goggle policy. Wear appropriate eye protection at all times. Protective goggles (with ANSI Z87 impact rating) must be worn any time there is the potential for flying objects or debris, also whenever glassware or heat are used in the laboratory. Chemical splash goggles must be worn any time liquids are used. 5) Always notify another person when working in the laboratory, chemical storage room, or prep areas. 6) Flammable liquids require special attention. Never use these materials near any source of ignition, spark, or open flame. 7) Never perform a firsttime chemical demonstration in front of your class. Always perform firsttime demonstrations in front of other instructors to evaluate the safety of the demonstration. 8) Never store chemicals over, under, or near a sink. 9) Only authorized personnel should be allowed in the chemical storage room. 10) Have a fire blanket easily accessible in case of an accident. Fire blankets are NOT to be used to extinguish flames on people. 11) All science teachers should be knowledgeable on how to use all safety devices in the laboratory (e.g., eyewash fountains, safety showers, fire extinguisher, etc.) in order to use them quickly in an emergency. 12) Know appropriate procedures in the event of a power failure. 13) Have a plan in place for notifying appropriate personnel for utility control (gas, electrical, and water). 14) Do not taste chemicals. 15) Use a safety shield whenever an explosion or implosion might occur. 16) Read all chemical labels prior to use. 17) Know and understand the hazards of the chemical as stated in the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other references. 18) Use protective safety equipment to reduce potential exposure, i.e. gloves, fume hood, ventilation fans, etc.


19) Know the locations for all personal safety and emergency equipment, eye wash fountains, safety shower, fire extinguisher, and spill control materials. 20) Know how to properly store all chemicals in their compatible chemical families. (Consult publications such as the Flinn Chemical Catalog/Reference Manual for details.) 21) Know proper transportation and disposal procedures for chemicals. 22) Know appropriate emergency procedures, waste disposal, spill clean up, evacuation routes and fire emergency notification. 23) Know and understand the personal hygiene practices outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan. B) General Laboratory Rules and Guidelines 1) First Aid PlanTeacher will assess if eyewash or shower needs to be utilized. School Crisis Team and Nurse will be immediately notified. In some cases, teacher may need to call 911 before administering aid or calling school personal. Teacher will complete an incident write up to submit to Principal and Chemical Hygiene Officer after everyone involved is deemed safe. 2) The laboratory should be well ventilated. A ventilation fan should remove the air a minimum of 8 air changes per hour. Air for laboratory ventilation should directly flow into the laboratory from nonlaboratory areas and out to the exterior of the building.

Ventilation for a fume hood (if present) must be checked with a velometer by the science/chemistry teacher a minimum of every 3 months to ensure uniformity of airflow over the face of the hood and to detect any changes. The operational level should be 70100 linear feet per minute as measured by the velometer. Storage rooms should be ventilated by at least four changes of air per hour. Isolate the chemical storage exhaust from the general building ventilation system. 3) Post emergency telephone numbers in the chemical storage room. Have some means of emergency communication in the laboratory, chemical storage room and prep area. 4) In the event of an accident that requires the assistance of outside personnel, as soon as time allows, fill out an accident report describing the event in detail. The accident report must be forwarded to the principal who will send a copy to the Chemical Hygiene Officer. The Chemical Hygiene Officer must have already been notified of the accident. 5) All laboratories should have an eyewash fountain capable of treating both eyes continuously for 15 minutes with copious quantities of tempered aerated potable water. Teach everyone how to use the eyewash fountain quickly in case of an emergency. Eyewash effectiveness and operation should be inspected before every lab. Eyewash fountains shall be activated weekly and this is to be documented. Promptly repair any eyewash that does not provide adequate water flow. A repair order must be generated by the science/chemistry teacher and forwarded to the principal who will notify the maintenance department. 6) Each laboratory area should be equipped with a safety shower or body drench. The ANSI standard Z358.11990 requires that emergency showers be located no more than 10 seconds in time or greater than 100 feet in distance from the hazard. Water flow must be sufficient to drench the subject rapidly. ANSI Z358.11990 requires a minimum flow of 20 gallons per minute of potable water. When possible, tempered water should be used in safety showers. Safety showers shall be activated weekly and this is to be documented. Promptly repair any


shower or body drench that does not meet the water flow requirements of ANSI Z358.1. A repair order must be generated by the science/chemistry teacher and forwarded to the principal who will notify the operations department. 7) Have appropriate types and sizes of fire extinguishers. Triclass ABC fire extinguishers are appropriate for laboratories. Fire extinguishers should be inspected by the operations department at least every three months. 8) An approved eyewash station and fire blanket should be accessible within 10 seconds from any point in the laboratory. 9) All chemical containers must have labels. Read all labels carefully—the names of many chemicals look alike at first glance. 10) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be available for every hazardous chemical used in the laboratory. 11) Be thoroughly familiar with the hazards and precautions for protection before using any chemical. Study the precautionary label and review its contents before using any chemical substance. 12) Dispose of all chemicals properly. All disposal procedures used should conform to state and local regulations. Schools should use the Wayne County Public Schools Chemical Disposal Form to initiate any disposal of hazardous chemicals. 13) Neutralizing chemicals, such as a spill kit, dry sand, kitty litter, and other spill control materials should be readily available. 14) Do not use chipped, etched or cracked glassware. Glassware which is chipped or scratched presents a serious breakage hazard when heated or handled. 15) Do not drink from lab glassware or other lab vessels. 16) No food in the laboratory. Do not eat, drink, or chew gum in the laboratory. 17) Do not apply cosmetics in areas where laboratory chemicals are present. 18) Never pipet by mouth. 19) Contact lens wearers should be provided with nonvented or indirectvented chemical splash goggles in the laboratory. 20) Do not block fire exits. 21) Have an alternative evacuation route in the event your primary route becomes blocked. A copy of the school’s Emergency Evacuation Plan should be attached to each school’s Chemical Hygiene Plan. 22) Practice your emergency plans. 23) Keep all aisles clear. 24) Do not run in the laboratory. 25) Access to exits, emergency equipment, and master utility controls should never be blocked. 26) Do not operate electrical equipment with wet hands. 27) All accidents or near accidents (close calls) should be carefully analyzed with the results distributed to all who might benefit. 28) Never perform unauthorized laboratory experiments. 29) It is recommended that only science classes be held in science laboratories. It is important that any teacher instructing in a lab setting be aware of the school’s Chemical Hygiene Plan and be responsible for its implementation.


C) Personal Hygiene Guidelines 1) Do not apply cosmetics or smoke, eat, chew, or drink in the laboratory. 2) Do not pipet by mouth; always use a pipet bulb or other appropriate suction device. 3) Wash hands thoroughly after any chemical exposure and before leaving the laboratory. 4) Never smell chemicals directly; odors should be wafted only with teacher consent. 5) Never bring foodstuffs, opened or closed into the lab, chemical prep, or storage room. Foodstuffs should not be eaten if in a room with toxic materials. D) Protective Clothing Requirements 1) Eye protection must be worn. Chemical splash goggles must meet ANSI Z87.1 Standard. Wear face shields in addition to goggles when dealing with corrosive liquids, (i.e., full strength acids and bases). 2) Wear gloves that offer protection for all hazards you may find in the lab. Test for holes every time you wear your gloves. Nitrile gloves are strongly preferred over latex gloves due to potential allergies. 3) Always wear a fulllength lab coat or a chemicalresistant apron. 4) Do not wear loose or balloon sleeves. 5) Contact lens wearers should be provided with nonvented or indirectvented chemical splash goggles in the laboratory. 6) Do not wear hanging jewelry. 7) Do not wear a long or loose necktie. 8) Do not wear an absorbent watch strap 9) Inspect all protective safety equipment before use. If defective, do not use. E) Housekeeping Rules 1) Keep chemicals in the chemical prep and storage room. If chemicals are moved to the classroom for lab, they must be returned to their proper storage location at the end of the day’s laboratory periods. Students are not allowed to transport chemicals between classrooms. 2) Waste materials require proper containers and labels. 3) Do not store items in the fume hood. The storage of items in the fume hood is a fire hazard and decreases the efficiency of the fume hood. 4) Label all chemicals with names and hazards. Prepared solutions should be labeled with date, concentrations, and initials of preparer. 5) Never block access to exits or emergency equipment. 6) Clean up all spills properly and promptly. 7) Work and floor surfaces should be cleaned regularly and kept free of clutter.


F) Spill and Accident Procedures 1) Notify—Call for help. Evacuate—Get everyone to a safe location. Assemble—Organize the students and all workers. Report—Fill out a detailed accident report after the emergency is over. 2) Clean up spills immediately and thoroughly. Follow approved spill cleanup procedures; spills should only be cleaned up by approved personnel. 3) A bucket of dry sand should be available as a Class D fire extinguisher and to aid in providing traction on a slippery floor. 4) Neutralizer for both acid and base spills should be available in the event of a chemical spill. G) Chemical Storage Rules and Procedures 1) A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be available for every hazardous chemical in the science laboratory. The chemistry teacher/science chair should put the SDSs in notebooks labeled Current Science Chemicals and should store the notebooks in the front office and science classrooms. The notebooks must be current at all times. 2) The chemistry/science teacher must keep an updated inventory of all chemicals and their location. Stored chemicals should be examined annually for replacement, deterioration and chemical integrity. Your entire Chemical Hygiene Plan is based on the proper updated inventory always being available. The science chair should keep a copy of each science teacher’s updated chemical inventory. No hazardous chemical will be used or stored without a SDS on file. 3) Science teachers should label all chemical solutions made with the identity of the contents, date, concentration, hazard information, and the initials of the preparer. 4) Date label all chemicals with the purchase date. This will allow anyone to determine the age of a substance at a later date. 5) Establish a separate and secure storage room for chemicals. 6) Do not allow incoming shipments of chemicals to be opened or transported by school personnel other than qualified science teachers. The special shipping containers can prove valuable for chemical storage. 7) All chemicals should be stored in chemically compatible families (See SDSs or publications such as the Flinn Chemical Catalog/Reference Manual for details). 8) Store the minimum amount of chemicals needed. 9) Store corrosives in appropriate corrosives cabinets. 10) Flammable materials should be stored in an approved flammable storage cabinet. 11) Do not store chemicals under a fume hood. 12) If possible, keep certain items in the original shipping package, e.g., acids and bases in the special Styrofoam cubes. 13) Avoid storing chemicals on shelves above eye level. 14) The entry to the chemical laboratory should be posted with the National Fire Protection Association diamond, which provides emergency information to fire fighters. 15) Shelving above any work area, such as a sink, should be free of chemicals or other loose miscellany.


16) Chemical storage cabinets should be secured to walls or floor to prevent tipping of entire sections. 17) Shelves used to store chemicals should be equipped with lips. 18) Chemicals should not be stored on the floor except in approved shipping containers. 19) Storage rooms should be ventilated by at least four changes of air per hour. Isolate the chemical storage exhaust from the general building ventilation system. 20) Never store food in a laboratory refrigerator. 21) Store chemicals in a separate, locked, dedicated storage area. 22) Only authorized personnel are allowed in the chemical storage room. 23) Chemical exposure to heat or direct sunlight should be avoided. 24) All science classrooms should be locked when left unattended.

1. Handling Instructions for LP Gas 1) Compressed gases should be handled as highenergy sources, and therefore, as potential explosives. 2) Never lubricate, modify, force or tamper with a gas valve. 3) The master valve for gas should be in the off position when gas is not required for the lab activity.

2. Flammable Chemical Storage 1) Store all flammables in a dedicated flammables cabinet. 2) Store away from all sources of ignition. 3) Store away from all oxidizers. 4) Never store flammables in a refrigerator. 5) Avoid storing any chemicals, especially flammable materials, in direct sunlight.

3. Corrosive Materials Handling Instructions 1) Store corrosives in appropriate corrosives cabinets. 2) Working with corrosive materials requires special eyewear. Wear a chemical splash face shield in addition to goggles when handling corrosive materials. 3) Inspect all shelf clips in your acid cabinet at least every three months to check for possible corrosion. These shelf clips are the only thing between you and a collapsed shelf. They require special attention.

4. Disposal of Chemicals Schools should use the Wayne County Public Schools Chemical Disposal Inventory Form to initiate the disposal process. A copy of the inventory form must be kept with the chemicals to be removed and a copy must be sent to the Chemical Hygiene Officer. It is the school’s responsibility to maintain a Chemical Disposal Inventory at least annually.


H) ProcedureSpecific Safety Rules and Guidelines (for hazardous chemicals) 1) Use a fume hood when the permissible exposure limit for a chemical is less than 50 ppm as indicated on the chemical SDS. 2) Use allergens only under a fume hood. 3) Handle toxic, corrosive, flammable and noxious chemicals under a fume hood. 4) Do not expose flammable liquids to open flame, sparks, heat or any source of ignition. 5) Use of flammable solids (sodium, potassium, lithium, etc.) is prohibited. 6) Use extreme caution when handling finely divided (dustlike) material. Finely divided materials may form explosive mixtures with air. 7) Use of mercury for any educational purpose is prohibited.

I) Safety Equipment Inspection There are many safety items necessary for compliance to the OSHA Laboratory Standard. They include, but are not limited to: 1) Goggles 2) Ventilation Fans 3) Fume Hoods 4) Fire Extinguishers 5) Eyewash Fountains 6) Safety Showers

The Laboratory Standard clearly states that if you have a piece of safety equipment, it must be functional at all times. This statement applies to all safety equipment, regardless of whether it is required or only recommended in the standard.

1) Goggles must be clean and functional. The science/chemistry teacher is responsible for cleaning and inspecting goggles and disposing of those that are not functional. 2) Laboratory ventilation must meet the standard of eight air changes per hour and ventilation fans must be tested quarterly by the maintenance department. 3) Fume hoods must be operational at the level of 70100 linear feet per minute as measured by a velometer. The science/chemistry teacher is responsible for maintaining this measurement process every three months. This must be documented. 4) Fire extinguishers must be of the right type, Triclass ABC, and they must always be properly inspected by the operations department every three months. 5) Eyewash fountains must be functional and flushed at weekly. This must be documented. 6) Safety showers must be functional and activated at weekly. This must be documented. Any safety equipment failing inspection or reported to be out of order at any time must be repaired immediately. Any repair order must be generated by the science/chemistry teacher and forwarded to the principal who will notify the maintenance department.


II) Employee Training Systemwide Science Safety training sessions will be provided annually for middle and high school science teachers. The training will be coordinated by the Safety Consultant and/or the Science Lead Teacher. The training may include: 1) Content and location of the Chemical Hygiene Plan and The Laboratory Standard. 2) The proper use and location of all safety equipment. 3) Reading, understanding, and locating chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 4) Safety updates on new equipment and materials will be provided as soon as possible after a new hazard is identified. III) Exposure Evaluations

In the event of an overexposure, after the immediate event, the chemistry/science teacher must document all chemicals and circumstances involved in the overexposure. This information can be used to change safety practices to further improve lab safety. It is necessary to maintain these files and make them accessible to employees.

Signs of overexposure are numerous; they may include:

1) Accidental breakage of a hazardous material container. 2) A skin rash or irritation occurring because of contact with a chemical. 3) Caustic splash to eyes, face, or body. 4) Symptoms such as nausea, dizziness and others.

IV) Medical Evaluations Medical consultation and examination will be available to employees when: a) Any sign or symptom of an overexposure to a chemical is present. b) There has been a spill or uncontrolled release of chemical fumes. The medical examinations dealing with the overexposure must be documented and other employees working under the same conditions must be notified. All documentation must be kept on file and accessible by other employees working in this area.

V) Emergency Evacuation Plan Emergency evacuation procedures have been established at each school according to its Safe School Plan, which is mandated by state law. In the event evacuation is necessary, the science/chemistry teacher should notify the administration at the school.


The evacuation procedures set forth in the school’s Safe School Plan will serve as the Emergency Evacuation Plan for the school’s Chemical Hygiene Plan. VI) SignOff Sheet for the Chemical Hygiene Plan Each member’s signature acknowledges that he/she has read and understood the school’s Chemical Hygiene Plan. _______________________________________ ____________ Andy Forsleff date _______________________________________ ____________ Pam Casey date _______________________________________ ____________ Keith Parrish date _______________________________________ ____________ Kacy Smith date _______________________________________ ____________ Kelly Best date


Waivers Waiver No: 1 Wavier Name: Classroom Flexibility Law, Regulation or Policy which Exemption is requested: G.S. 115.c-105.21.B How waiver will promote achievement of performance Goals: Students will be provided

continuous instruction from a highly qualified instructor to support provision for an education continuum.


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