EBB Safety

EBB 

Safety 

The district shall make reasonable efforts to provide a safe environment for students and employees. 

Safety Rules 

The superintendent and staff shall develop necessary rules and regulations for student safety in school and at  school activities.  

Safety Unit 

Teachers who instruct in hazardous curriculum areas will teach a unit each year or semester dedicated to  safety rules inherent in the particular subject matter.  

Appropriate safety signs, slogans, or other safety items shall be posted on or in the near vicinity of potentially  dangerous devices or machinery.  

No student will be permitted to participate in the class until satisfactory knowledge of the safety rules are  demonstrated to the teacher. Teachers will conduct periodic reviews of safety rules during the school year.  

Warning System 

The board will seek to cooperate with local government officials, emergency preparedness authorities, and  other related state agencies to maintain adequate disaster warning systems.  

Safety Inspections 

The superintendent, building principals, and maintenance personnel will regularly inspect each attendance  center, playground and playground equipment, boilers, bleachers, and other appropriate areas to see that they are adequately maintained. Written records of these inspections shall be maintained. If repairs are necessary, the individual conducting the investigation shall immediately inform the building principal, superintendent, or immediate supervisor in writing. Necessary steps either to repair or to remove the defect will be taken as soon as possible. Defects requiring expenditure of money in excess of funds budgeted for that purpose will be reported to the board. Any defects not immediately removed, repaired, or otherwise eliminated shall be blocked off with fences or other restraining devices, and adequate warnings posted.  

Heating and Lighting 

All furnaces, boilers, and lighting fixtures will be inspected annually to ensure safety for students, district  employees, and patrons. These devices shall meet minimum state and federal standards.  

The use of space heaters in district buildings is permitted so long as all heaters are: UL listed and approved;  plugged directly into the wall outlet and not used with an extension cord; and have a 3 foot clearance from any combustible items that may catch fire. Combustible items include, but are not limited to, paper products, clothing, and blankets. Staff members who wish to bring their own space heater shall first get the approval of  their immediate supervisor. 

Safety 

If repairs are necessary, the individual conducting the investigation shall immediately inform the building  principal, superintendent or immediate supervisor in writing. Necessary steps either to repair or to remove the defect will be taken as soon as possible. Defects requiring the expenditure of money, in excess of funds  budgeted for that purpose will be reported to the board. Any defects not immediately removed, repaired or otherwise eliminated shall be blocked off with fences or other restraining devices, and adequate warnings  posted. 

Policy Reference: JBH  

Adoption Date: 06/06/2006, Revised: 02/12/2002; 07/07/2008; 08/11/2014