Standard Safety Procedures

Revised July 2017

Table of Contents

Mission Statement Abduction or Runaway Assessment Body Fluid Spill Bomb Threat or Explosion Bus Accident or Off-Campus Emergency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Chemical Spill/Toxic Fume Child Left at School Classroom Injury or Illness Death of Student or Staff Member Earthquake Faculty and Staff Assignments Fire First Aid Flooding Gas Leak Heat Advisory and Wind Chill Guidelines Hostage Impaired Student - Alcohol or Drug Inclement Weather Intruder in Building Lockdown Instructions Loss of Power at School - Blackout Standard Response Protocol Student Disturbances Suicidal Threat Suspected Abuse, Molestation or Rape Tornado Weapon Possessed by Student Weapon Being Used or Threatened When Confronted with a Weapon

Mission Statement - At Jackson Christian we are committed to lead students to love God. We desire to provide a quality values-oriented education in a Christian environment. Jackson Christian is concerned for the safety and well-being of every student. Our faculty and staff are committed to our mission. The students must feel comfortable and safe in the school environment. The components for a comprehensive safe school strategy are respect, trust acceptance of diversity, belonging, pride of ownership, involvement, peaceful resolution of conflicts, and related characteristics. Scripts cannot be written for every crisis. Understanding that school security will in almost every case be contrary to aesthetics and convenience, it will be the commitment of JCS to err, if at all, on the side of reasonable safety.

ABDUCTION OR RUNAWAY

Students leaving school should be checked out through the appropriate office. They will be released only to parents or an individual who has permission from the parent to pick up the student. If a child is missing from school:

● Notify office. ● Office will call parent or guardian. ● Office will notify administration. ● Office will call 911. ● Do not release any information to the press. ● Provide police with descriptions, pictures, videotapes, etc. of student

and abductor if available. ● Provide information regarding abductor’s vehicle and direction

traveling. ● If student is running away, try to maintain visual contact, but it is not

usually appropriate to give chase.

ASSESSMENT

● Assess the situation and determine the best response: Immediate Evacuation (example - fire) Immediate Movement of students to protective environment (example - tornado) Building Lockdown (Is it safer for students to remain in the classroom?)

● DIAL 911 for assistance if needed. ● Contact office. ● Office will contact administration. ● Office will activate an emergency alert intercom message. ● Refer to appropriate section of this manual for more specific

instructions.

BODY FLUID SPILL

● Protective gloves should be kept in all classrooms. Gloves are available in offices.

● Gloves are required for all tasks in which an individual may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Protective gloves must be worn for:

1. Cleaning bodily fluid spills including vomit 2. Cleaning or handling contaminated equipment 3. Cleaning or handling contaminated laundry or clothing 4. Caring for minor wounds (cuts, scrapes, bloody nose, etc.)

● Secure area and notify office of spill. ● Office will notify maintenance to clean contaminated area.

BOMB THREAT OR EXPLOSION

● If a bomb threat is made, try to obtain as many details as possible. Ask caller: What is your name? When is the bomb going to explode? What kind of bomb is it? What does the bomb look like? What will cause it to explode? Did you place the bomb? Why are you doing this?

● Notify school safety coordinator who will call 911 and notify telephone company, president, and building administrator.

● If decision is made to evacuate the building, an emergency alert will come over the intercom.

● It may be possible to have both lockdown and evacuation occurring simultaneously, depending upon the information obtained. Stay in the assigned area until the all clear alert is issued.

● The police or fire department will conduct searches with the assistance of the school administration.

IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS BEFORE EVACUATION

● Have students seek cover under desks if possible. They should cover their heads with hands or books while kneeling face down on the floor until flying debris ceases.

● Call 911 ● Determine location and extent of explosion. ● Evacuate building. ● Assist with injured. ● Secure area until authorities arrive. School safety coordinator should

meet emergency first responders to explain the situation.

BUS ACCIDENT OR OFF-CAMPUS EMERGENCY Bus Driver/Sponsor:

● Bus driver or sponsor will assess situation and DIAL 911 if necessary.

● Reconcile passenger list. ● If threat of fire, move children to safe location at least 100 ft. from

side of roadway. ● Provide first aid. Seek to immobilize potential spinal cord injuries. ● Notify president or building administrator. ● Make no statement to media or bystanders. ● Keep record of students sent to the hospital.

Secretary:

● Contact administration. ● Respond to phone calls by telling callers there has been an accident

and that you do not have full details. ● Direct parents to hospital or designated location.

Administrator:

● Discuss situation with bus driver/sponsor if possible. ● Notify president. ● Notify crisis counselors if there are serious injuries or deaths. ● Identify location for parents to pick up students or to communicate

with school personnel. ● Consult with media representative prior to media releases.

Preparing For An Off-Campus Emergency: ● Appropriate field trip/educational trip requests must be completed,

approved, and on file. ● Itinerary and route should be provided to office. ● A participant roster with vehicle assignments should be left at school,

with driver(s), and teacher(s). Phone numbers and emergency information for students and adults should be included.

● Identification should be provided for elementary students. ● Off-campus emergencies should be reported promptly to building

administrator and president. ● A trip sponsor must ride the bus.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)

Jackson Christian includes staff trained to administer CPR. Trained staff should be used for CPR emergencies if possible and practical.

A – AIRWAY

● Establish that victim is unresponsive. ● DIAL 911 ● Open victim’s airway by tilting head back with one hand while lifting

up chin with your other hand. ● Position your cheek close to victim's nose and mouth, look toward

victim’s chest, ● Check for breathing (look, listen and feel).

B – BREATHING

● If there is no normal breathing, pinch victim’s nose closed and give 2

slow breaths ( 1 to 1.5 seconds per breath) into victim’s mouth (with a microshield if possible). The breath for adult victims should be about 2 seconds per breath.

● Watch for chest to rise and allow for exhalation between breaths. ● Check for signs of circulation (normal breathing, coughing, or

movement in response to the 2 rescue breaths). ● Continue rescue breathing (1 breath every 3 seconds or about 20

breaths per minute) if normal breathing is absent but signs of circulation are present. Adult victims will need 1 breath every 5 seconds or about 12 per minute.

● If breaths won’t go into victim, reposition his or her head and try again. If breathing is still blocked, perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).

C – CIRCULATION

● If there are no signs of circulation ( normal breathing, coughing, or movement in response to rescue breaths), begin chest compressions:

● Place heel of one of your hands on lower part of victim’s sternum. With your other hand directly on top of first, depress sternum 1 to 2 inches (depending on size of victim).

● Give cycles of 5 chest compressions (rate of 100 compressions per minute) followed by 1 slow breath. Repeat cycles. Adult victims should have 15 chest compressions (rate of 100 compressions per minute) followed by 2 slow breaths.

● Continue rescue breaths and chest compressions until help arrives. ● Check for signs of circulation every minute.

CHEMICAL SPILL/TOXIC FUME

● Determine location and extent of damage. ● Contact office. ● Office will call 911 and contact administration. ● Monitor television and radio for all clear before going outside. ● If evacuation is required, evacuate building using fire evacuation

procedures unless special conditions require special instructions. ● Identify prevailing wind and evacuate in safe direction. ● Secure area until authorities arrive. ● If evacuation is not possible and explosion is likely, students should

be directed to seek cover under desks, cover their heads with books and assume a kneeling, face down position on floor to avoid flying debris.

CHILD LEFT AT SCHOOL

● Check student’s emergency information on Renweb and call parents. Do not transport child in a private vehicle unless authorized by parent or administration.

● If parent cannot be reached, contact an emergency contact listed in Renweb.

● Do not release child to anyone without authorization. ● If no relative or guardian can be found, contact police or Department

of Children’s Services at 423-6499.

CLASSROOM INJURY OR ILLNESS

● Remain calm and assess situation. ● Remain at scene and give basic support until person designated to

handle emergencies arrives. ● Send a responsible student to office or have them call office (Have

office number by phone.). This person will take charge of the emergency and provide instruction and further first aid as needed.

● If other students are in the room, give them specific instructions to go to a nearby designated classroom.

● Do NOT give medications unless there has been prior approval by parent/guardian, and according to an individualized emergency action or healthcare plan.

● Do NOT move a severely injured or ill student unless absolutely necessary for immediate safety.

● Call 911 and arrange for transportation of ill or injured student, if necessary.

● Administrator or designated employee should notify parent/guardian of the emergency as soon as possible to determine appropriate course of action. Do not send students to notify parents.

● The incident should be documented in Renweb.

DEATH OF STUDENT OR STAFF MEMBER

● Dial 911. Perform CPR, if possible. See addendum for guidance on CPR if a trained person is not available.

● Contact office. ● Office will contact administration. ● Secure scene and try not to leave body unattended. Remove others

from area of victim. ● Administration will contact family and make arrangements to meet at

hospital. Do not give specific details over phone. ● School safety coordinator will contact a crisis counselor. Prepare for

counseling as soon as possible after incident. Identify high-risk populations and individuals (ex. football team, coaches, and classroom teachers).

● School crisis team will determine if there is a need for a school wide crisis response team.

● Identify facts and determine what information should be shared, with whom and when. Develop a prepared statement to parents, students, and media (after consulting with media representative).

● Express condolences to family. Do not memorialize or glamorize a suicide.

EARTHQUAKE

● Protect face and head from falling debris with arms, books, coats, etc. Take cover under table or desk.

● Stay in this position until tremors stop and/or falling debris ceases. ● Turn off gas lines and electricity. ● Determine if building is stable for removal of students prior to

evacuation. ● Avoid moving students to areas where powerlines, trees, or other

objects might fall on them. Also, be aware of downed power-lines and stay clear of them.

● Bullhorns may be used to communicate instructions if electricity isn’t available.

● If outside, move quickly away from building and away from electrical wires.

● Be alert for instructions from administration. ● Students will be moved to the evacuation site when it has been

determined that it is safe to do so. For more information refer to section on Evacuation Procedures.

FACULTY AND STAFF ASSIGNMENTS

School Safety Coordinator: Scott Gatlin (731-467-0231) will be in charge in an emergency situation. Chris Morris (731-394-2161) will assume the duties of School Safety Coordinator if Mr. Gatlin is not available. Persons designated to give orders and lead the students to the evacuation locations: Elementary – Ruth Anne Smith, Ashley Chandler, and Gail Forbis Secondary – Darby Palmer Sweepers (verify that all persons are out of the building): Elementary Building – Philip Nicholas (ELV) Adam Brower (B Hall), and Matther Eller (A Hall) Gyms – JD Byrd High School Building – Earl Anderson and James Biggs Middle School Building – Ryan Taylor and Stefanie Gatlin Gas Valve Shut Off: Elementary - New Gym - HS Fence - Person in charge at evacuation site: Elementary – Linda Bradford Secondary – Lisa Hickerson Ambulance Riders

FIRE

Teachers:

● Exit according to instructions posted in each room. ● Everyone should clear building promptly. ● There should be no talking by students. Listen for instructions. ● Teachers should check roll. ● The last person exiting the classroom should make sure everyone is

out and shut door. Secretary:

● DIAL 911 if a fire is reported. Give location of fire if known. ● Notify maintenance to turn off gas if possible and practical. ● Provide evacuation directions if alternate routes out of the building

are required. ● Contact administration.

FIRST AID

● For serious injury DIAL 911. ● Contact office for assistance. Office staff will notify faculty members

trained in first-aid, C.P.R., etc. See CPR directions. ● Avoid contamination. See Body Fluid Spills. ● Office will contact parent or guardian. ● Office will notify administration regarding serious injuries or illnesses.

FLOODING In case of flooded streets, building administrator may be notified by school safety coordinator to hold students at school.

FLASH FLOOD: Means a dangerous rise in the water level of a stream or over a land area in a few hours or less caused by heavy rains. FLASH FLOOD WATCH: Means that heavy rains occurring or expected to occur may soon cause flash flooding and citizens should be alert to the possibility of a flood emergency which will require immediate action.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING: Means that flash flooding is occurring or imminent on certain streams or designated areas and immediate precautions should be taken by those threatened. SCHOOL SAFETY COORDINATOR:

● Monitors local radio/TV or the Emergency Weather Alert Warning Radio for possible flash flood warnings and flooding progress.

● If necessary, consult with Tennessee Highway Patrol prior to dismissing school.

● Notify students who may be driving of alternate routes and instructions regarding not to drive through flooded streets. Likewise inform students of the danger of lightning.

GAS LEAK

Gas leaks are identified by an odor similar to rotten eggs.

IF INSIDE: ● Evacuate area. If possible, allow fresh air ventilation. Do not light

matches. Turn off sources of flame. ● Contact office. Office will give instructions. ● Office will DIAL 911 if needed. ● Office will notify administration. ● Administer CPR/first-aid if required. See section on CPR, if trained

personnel are not available. IF OUTSIDE:

● Move upwind of any odor. ● Contact office. ● Office will dial 911 if needed. ● Office will give instructions. ● Office will contact administration. ● Administer CPR/first-aid if required. See section on CPR, if trained

personnel are not available.

Heat Advisory and Wind Chill Guidelines for Physical Education and Recess

HEAT Conditions that should be considered in determining outside play: Temperature Humidity Heat index Age of students Length of time outdoors Student clothing Condition of playground or outside facilities Recess and Outdoor Physical Activity 1.) When the temperature or heat index reaches 95 degrees or above, teachers and administrators should reconsider outside student recess and provide for an inside physical activity in an air-conditioned environment. 2.) Teachers should provide a water break before and after recess. Any student with signs of overheating should be taken inside and given a water break during the recess period. 3.) Teachers should be aware of any medical condition that can put the student at a higher risk of heat illness.

Cold Weather Conditions that should be considered in determining outside play: Temperature Wind chill Age of students Length of time outdoors Student clothing Condition of playground or outside facilities Recess and Outdoor Physical Activity 1.) When properly clothed, elementary school-aged children can participate in outside physical activities. Caution should be used when the temperature falls below 40 degrees including the wind chill factor. 2.) When the temperature and wind chill falls below 35 degrees including the wind chill, students are to stay indoors.

HOSTAGE

● DIAL 911. Report to 911 your location, description of hostage-takers, number of hostage-takers, number of hostages, weapons, demands, etc.

● Contact office who will notify administration. ● Use best judgment regarding lockdown procedure or movement of

students. Follow instructions provided by law enforcement officers. ● Black out window and door. ● Unlock any doors to allow emergency personnel access to building. ● Gather all facts regarding situation for police. ● Provide law enforcement with floor plan of school and arrange for

necessary assistance.

IMPAIRED STUDENT - ALCOHOL OR DRUG

● Assess student’s need for medical attention. ● Notify office staff. Provide CPR if required. See addendum for CPR

guidance if trained persons are not available. ● Seek to identify substance of abuse, how much, when, and how

ingested? ● Identify name of student, and administration will notify parents. ● Contact school counselor and a crisis counselor. ● Do not increase student’s arousal level by yelling, shaking, moving,

etc. (unless CPR is required). ● Document events for possible referral or disciplinary response. ● Investigate other students who may have been involved.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

● Administration will notify faculty, staff, students, and parents in the event of an early closing due to severe weather.

● Administration will contact radio/television stations to announce early dismissal.

● Building administrator and teachers should stay until all children in their classes are released or picked up by parents, guardians, or designees.

INTRUDER IN BUILDING

● Identify intruder, if possible. Otherwise, obtain accurate description-Ex:“White male, approximately 19, wearing a red shirt, blue jeans, and black tennis shoes” Determine if intruder has a weapon.

● Ask intruder to leave campus. ● Notify safety director immediately. ● If intruder is threatening or hostile, DIAL 911. Report description,

location, possession of weapon, etc. ● If intruder becomes violent, call for lockdown procedure. ● Do not become confrontational or challenging. Maintain surveillance

of intruder. ● Identify intruder’s vehicle if possible. ● If available, provide police with videotape of intruder.

LOCKDOWN INSTRUCTIONS

● Lock interior doors. ● Turn out the lights. ● Cover door. ● Close blinds. ● Silence phone. ● Move away from sight. ● Maintain silence. ● Take attendance. ● Text office that everyone is accounted for or names of those missing. ● Wait for first responders to open door.

LOSS OF POWER AT SCHOOL – BLACKOUT

● Teachers with classes are to remain with their students until further instruction.

● No student movement should occur without instructions from building administrator. No student is allowed to leave school grounds.

● All staff and teachers, who do not have a class, meet in main entrance of school for further information.

● Check emergency lighting and report any problems to building administrator.

STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL

STUDENT DISTURBANCES Life-Threatening Student Disturbances: (This may include a verbal or written threat.) When a life-threatening statement is made, or a behavior is exhibited that appears to indicate a life-threatening situation, the following procedure is to be followed:

● Call 911. ● Notify office. ● Office will notify administration and safety director. ● When law enforcement arrives, they are in charge. ● Administration will notify parents and request permission for student

to see a crisis counselor. ● Have student interviewed by crisis counselor. ● Determine appropriate action based upon this professional analysis.

Non-Life-Threatening Student Disturbances:

● Notify office. ● Office will notify administration and safety director. ● Try to separate disruptive students or their leaders from the general

student body. ● Disperse onlookers. ● Office will notify parents of students involved. ● Administration will determine disciplinary action.

Student Riot or Walkout:

● Give directive for students to return to assigned location. Direct students from outside perimeter.

● Take photograph of crowd for later use in identifying instigators. ● Determine if gang activity is an influence in incident. ● If disruption continues or injuries occur, DIAL 911, describing the

situation, location, number of students, threats, weapons, etc. ● Notify office. ● Office will notify administration. ● Plan to deal with social media posts during event. ● Administration will contact media representative concerning

comments to the media after facts can be established and reviewed.

SUICIDAL THREAT

● Identify individual. Ask, “Do you want to kill yourself?” Determine the nature of the threat When? Where? How?

● Contact office. ● Office will contact administration. ● Administration will contact parents or guardians and request them to

come to the school. Do not tell student. Do not leave student alone; maintain adult supervision. Involve staff members trained in ASSIST (or other intervention models for suicide prevention).

● Administration will contact crisis counselor and/or call Youth Villages Mobile Crisis Unit at 1-866-791-9227. Give name of student, address, social security number, date of birth, phone of parents, etc.

● Do not allow student to leave school until assessed by mental health professional. Exception – if student tries to run away, do not give chase, but maintain visual contact if possible.

● If agitated, establish sense of rapport or trust in order to create a working relationship. Reinforce with expressions of affect, “I can tell that you’re hurting. I want to help.”

● DIAL 911 and/or call a school administrator if a weapon exists or there is an immediate threat.

● Determine if person is homicidal as well. Example: “I’m going to kill my girlfriend.” Do not restrain unless risk of injury to the person or others is likely.

● Don’t overreact, challenge, lecture, blame, preach, debate or criticize. ● Escort student to a safe location, such as counselor’s office. ● Reinforce with staff.

SUSPECTED ABUSE, MOLESTATION OR RAPE

● Provide emotional support for victim. ● Contact family unless the suspect is a family member. ● Maintain confidentiality of information. ● Notify State Department of Child Protective Services—Child Abuse

and Neglect at 423-6499 and/or law enforcement. ● Solicit assistance from a school counselor.

Use These General Counseling Principles:

● Listen attentively to facts of situation. ● Reflect individual’s feelings. Make empathetic statements.

Communicate concern. ● Do not give false reassurance. ● Encourage self-reliance. ● Do not support self-blame. ● Make appropriate referrals as soon as possible. ● Protect privacy of child and family.

TORNADO

TORNADO WATCH Indicates conditions are right for tornadoes to occur. Be prepared to take cover and be alert for changing weather conditions. TORNADO WARNING Indicates a funnel cloud has been sighted. The approximate location and direction of travel is usually given when the warning is broadcast. If weather warning sirens are heard, students should take immediate cover. TAKE THESE SPECIFIC PRECAUTIONS: Move away from windows and glass. Do not place students underneath large objects (such as class pictures). If possible take cover beneath heavy furniture. Otherwise, kneel facing the wall with knees up under you and cover your head with your hands. Avoid auditoriums, gyms, or any room with a wide, free, high roof. If there is a tornado warning given at dismissal time, teachers should keep students in their designated areas. If events suddenly change during dismissal, teachers should call students back into the building to their designated areas. This includes outdoor events such athletic events. Air horns/bull horns may be used to signal individuals back into the building. If a tornado strikes a building or injuries are probable, DIAL 911.

WEAPON POSSESSED BY STUDENT

● Identify student, his or her description, weapon, and location on campus. Record name of student who reported seeing a weapon and provide information to the police.

● DIAL 911 and notify office. ● Office will notify administration and safety director. ● Use lockdown procedure to secure building, depending on situation. ● Evacuate other students to safe area if practical or necessary. ● If possible monitor location of suspect with video cameras. ● If student suspect’s location is not known, provide police with a map

of building and student’s class schedule. ● Seek to transition suspect to a safer location once law enforcement

has arrived. ● Notify parents of students involved. ● School safety coordinator will contact a crisis counselor. ● Provide counseling and debriefing for staff and students as needed. ● Detail events chronologically for police reports and possible

prosecution.

WEAPON BEING USED OR THREATENED

● DIAL 911. Request medical assistance if required. Contact office. ● Office will contact administration. ● Office will issue a lockdown emergency alert if needed. ● Identify vehicle if involved. CYMBAL: C= Color; Y= Year; M= Make;

B= Body Type (two door, four door); A= Anything else of importance; L=License.

● Identify perpetrator, description, and location. Provide police with name and clear physical description of suspect: “Red hair, 5’10”, Nike shoes, blue shirt, black pants, silver chain necklace, etc.”

● Identify and assist injured. ● Provide police with a map of building. ● Monitor situation with security cameras if available. ● Office will contact parents of students involved. If there are injuries,

notify parents to meet your representative at hospital. Do not report deaths or details of injuries.

● Protect crime scene for investigators. ● Contact crisis counselor. Provide counseling and debriefing services

for faculty and students. Assemble crisis team for follow-up. ● Detail events chronologically for police reports and prosecution. ● Consult with media representative prior to media releases.

WHEN CONFRONTED WITH A WEAPON

● Turn your body sideways. Take three steps backward. As you step backward, lower your hands in a non-threatening manner.

● Ask assailant, “What do you want? What is wrong: Please point the gun away from us.”

● Reassure assailant, “No one wants trouble. Please leave now.” ● Inform assailant you are clearing the area. Ask students to slowly

step back and leave the area. Any staff member witnessing should contact the office immediately.

● If perpetrator surrenders weapon, secure it. ● Identify any intended victims (students or faculty). ● Office will notify parents of any students targeted as intended victims.