POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

This is the policies and procedures directory page for the Marion County School District.  Please review it thoroughly.  You may want to print it for your reference.

Emergency Procedures
Marion County Schools have several emergency procedures in place in order to ensure student safety. It is important to check with individual school sites for school specific procedures. The information provided here is simply an overview to make you aware of this information.  Please read all information carefully. 

Code Yellow - What To Do

  • Turn off two-way radios and cellular phones only during a bomb threat.

  • Lock doors but admit students assigned to that class.

  • If outside, remain outside and gather students until directed to do otherwise.

  • Do not leave the classroom or allow students to leave. Continue instruction.

  • Create a list of names of students not in classroom. Note late arrivals.

  • Call the office only in an emergency.

  • Do not make any phone calls.

  • Plan for a faculty meeting at the end of the day.

Code Red - What To Do

  • Lock doors. Do not admit students.

  • If outside, remain outside and gather students until directed to do otherwise.

  • Create a list of names of students not in classroom.

  • Keep all students quiet; turn off lights.

  • Instruct students to get on the floor in a sitting or crouching position; get away from windows and doors.

  • Do not call office.

  • Do not make any phone calls.

  • Do not leave the classroom or allow students to leave.

  • Limited radio use is permitted.

  • Plan for a faculty meeting at the end of the day.
    (If an evacuation is ordered, leave the doors unlocked and take roll book.)

     

Fire Drill/Evacuation

In a number of situations, it may be necessary to evacuate a school building. These situations may include fire and bomb threats. The evacuation for a fire should be signaled by the sounding of a fire alarm. In the event of a bomb threat a P.A. announcement will initiate the evacuation. The following steps must be followed:

  1. Maps should be posted in all classrooms indicating primary and secondary egress (exit) routes and holding areas/assembly points.

  2. Teachers should bring their class record books with them when evacuating their classroom/building.

  3. Teachers should ensure all students are out of the classroom and adjoining bathrooms.

  4. Teachers should close the door prior to following their students out of the building. (Doors should be left unlocked.)

  5. Instruct the first student in line to hold open exit door(s) until all persons in the class have evacuated. (Continue this procedure until the building is clear.)

  6. Students should take backpacks with them only if they are readily accessible.

  7. Classes proceed to the pre-designated holding area/assembly point. Once there, teachers should make note of students who are not present and maintain order.

  8. Teachers should remain with their classes until an “all clear” signal is sounded or an administrator gives other instructions.
     

Special Procedures

What to do IF…

A child has a seizure:

  1. Call the front office.

  2. Isolate student from other students and objects.

  3. Get student on the floor to prevent further injury.

  4. If there is any fluid in the victim’s mouth, such as saliva, blood, or vomit, roll him/her on to one side so that the fluid drains from the mouth.

  5. Do not try to place anything in between the student’s teeth.

A child becomes seriously ill:

  1. Call the front office.

  2. Isolate the student from other students. Have aide or assistant escort student to front office/clinic if possible.

A child becomes seriously injured:

  1. Call the front office.

  2. Isolate the student from other students. Have aide or assistant escort student to front office/clinic if possible.

  3. Use universal precautions if available before touching any bodily fluids.

I have a personal emergency (Substitute):

  1. Alert front office.

  2. Wait for relief/replacement before leaving.

  3. DO NOT LEAVE STUDENTS or CLASSROOM UNATTENDED.

A parent wants to pick up a child directly from class:

  1. Do not allow parent into classroom.

  2. Send them to front office.

  3. Alert front office of their presence.

  4. Only allow student to leave when notified by front office.

A fight breaks out:

  1. Call the front office.

  2. Do not get in between two students.

  3. Disperse the bystanders (if possible).

  4. Report the names of those involved to the administration.
     

Weapon on Campus

If you become aware of a gun or weapon on campus, contact the front office immediately without alerting student(s) and/or suspect(s) (if at all possible).

Suggested methods of notification:

Student observed weapon...

  1. Send reporting student to the office, if possible.

  2. If the reporting student is unable/unwilling to report, follow the steps below. The student may remain anonymous.

Teacher observed weapon...

  1. Send sealed message with trusted student that includes:

    • Your name and location

    • The name/description of the suspect

    • Any information regarding the weapon’s location or type

  2. Discreetly call the office if the suspect is not present.

  3. Seek assistance from another teacher in reporting the incident.

  4. WAIT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE.

IN ALL CASES – USE EXTREME CAUTION.
DO NOT CONFRONT THE SUSPECT. 

Stay Calm! If a student threatens you with a weapon,
follow the suspect’s directions.
Don’t try to be a hero.