KIRKSVILLE AREA TECHNICAL CENTER
HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
This plan is intended to promote a safe, secure, healthful learning and work environment. The Plan
outlines the protocol for the management of the health and safety of students in cases of sickness,
accidents, fire, emergency and evacuation, and security and safety on campus.
This plan is made available to students and staff on the KATC website. Staff will be notified of its
availability and subsequent revisions through an email notification. Students will be notified through the
student handbook.
This plan will be evaluated annually by the District Health Coordinator and the School Resource Officer.
Communications
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In case of emergency you should assess the situation and either call 911 or notify the building
administration or designee.
Immediately refer to your Crisis Response Manual which should be located by the emergency
exit door in your classroom.
Building Administration or designated personnel will contact Central Office Administration.
Teachers should instruct students they need to turn off their cell phones so they won’t disrupt
service for emergency personnel.
Central Office Administration or designated personnel will contact parents and media if
warranted.
Media questions should be referred to the Safety Coordinator or Superintendent.
Internal communications efforts will take priority over media relations in a crisis.
Emergency Notification
The Kirksville R-III School District (District) uses a digital mass notification system which is regularly
updated with student and faculty contact information. The system is used to notify students and
employees of campus-wide emergencies or closures via text messaging and/or email. Students are
responsible to insure that their contact information is up to date and accurate. The TextCaster
registration link is found at the bottom of the KATC website home page.
Campus Access
KATC hours of operation and event calendar are available to students and the public on the KATC
website. Students and employers will be notified of emergency closures and reopening through the
TextCaster mass notification system, website, as well as Facebook. Closures are also announced on KIRX,
KRXL, KTUF Radio Stations and KTVO Television Station.
Annual Crime Report
An Annual Crime Report is available to the public online at http://goo.gl/QWwbPq as well as the KATC
website.
Smoking
In accordance with Missouri State Law, KATC is a smoke-free campus.
Procedures for Investigating Incidents
All incidents on campus are followed-up with an Incident Report, which allows for documentation,
evaluation of the response and determination of further action needed, if necessary. Incident reports
are completed by instructors, supervisors, students, and/or medical personnel. Incident Report Forms
are available in the office as well as in Google Drive.
Instructor/Student Responsibility
Instructor Responsibility
Instructors oversee safety training for students and enforcement of safety in the classroom, lab and
shop areas. Students must comply with safety training and practice.
Student Responsibility
Safety instruction is an integral part of KATC programs, and it is the student’s responsibility to adhere to
institutional policy and procedures relating to student conduct and campus health and safety. Students
are responsible for personal safety and the safety of others in their area of training and for immediately
reporting and/or resolving any health, safety or security concern to their instructor. Violation of these
standards may result in the imposition of sanctions or discipline.
Safety Resources
Program specific safety resources such as sharps disposal, Material Safety Data Sheets and eye wash
stations are located in shops and/or labs, where required. Evacuation maps are posted and first aid kits
available in each classroom and office area.
Crisis Response Manual
A Kirksville R-III Schools Crisis Response Manual is located in each KATC classroom. These manuals
should be readily accessible in the event of an emergency. The procedures found in the manual are as
follows:
CRISIS RESPONSE PROCEDURES
You should always stay Calm-Alert-Responsive-Educated (C.A.R.E.)
Health Emergency
When immediate attention is indicated your first priority is to contact emergency medical services.
You can either phone or yell for help. Assess the area to make sure it is safe and have someone get an
AED as soon as possible if deemed necessary. Don’t leave the victim unless absolutely necessary.
Please remember to protect yourself by taking the necessary precautions when dealing with bodily
fluids and blood borne pathogens by wearing protective gloves and mask when applicable.
A few examples of emergencies that need immediate attention:
 Obstructed Airway – If necessary start CPR, Heimlich Maneuver or Rescue Breathing.
 Bleeding – Apply steady pressure to the wound and elevate when appropriate.
 Shock – Elevate feet 8 to 12 inches, handle gently and cover victim to prevent loss of body heat.
 Chemicals – Flush effected area thoroughly.
 Fainting – Turn victims head to the side so their tongue won’t fall back into throat.
 Seizure – Clear area around victim (12 feet), do not restrain and make sure airway is clear but do
not put anything in their mouth.
In any emergency office personnel will attempt to contact the parents to involve them in the decision
making process.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Locations
ECLC By the Front Desk in the Main Entrance.
K-2
Outside the SE Doors of the Gymnasium in Commons.
RME East Wall by the Office.
MS
Outside the SE Doors of the Gymnasium in Commons.
HS
In the West Hallway outside the Cafeteria.
KATC West Wall in Main Hallway by the Office
Fire
Procedures
 Close the door to the room where the fire is located and sound the fire alarm.
 Contact building administration so they can call 911 immediately.
 Know where you are going and evacuate your students in an orderly fashion.
 Follow the evacuation plan. The plan should be posted by the door in each room.
 Crawl low under smoke. Since heat rises and carries toxic smoke, the air will be cooler and
cleaner closer to the floor.
 Test doors before opening. Kneel or crouch and feel the door. If door is warm use another
escape route. If cool open it slowing and be prepared to close it quickly if you see smoke or
flames.
 Plan for students who need special help in leaving the building. Discuss these procedures with
the class before and after each drill.
 Check to see that all students are out of the room and close the door. Take roll when you are
safely at the assigned meeting place.
 Do not return to the building until you receive the “All Clear” message.
Tornado/Severe Weather
Tornados/Thunderstorms
If a tornado watch or severe thunderstorm warning is received during school hours:
 Teachers should continue regular classroom activities but should check phone or computer
regularly for updates.
 Take time to review procedures for safe areas and evacuation without alarming the students.
If there has been a tornado warning issued during school hours:
 Follow the evacuation plan. The plan should be posted by the door in each room.
 Teacher will take attendance and notify the principal or designated representative if anyone is
missing. The school secretary or designated individual will close all vaults and secure records.
 All qualified personnel will render first aid if necessary.
 Staff and students will not return to their classrooms until principal or designated representative
declares an “All Clear” signal.
Plan A If time permits:
 Take classes to designated areas.
Plan B If time does not permit removal to designated areas:
 Go to nearest enclosed hallway. Do not take students to open corridors.
 Avoid open spaces and outside hallways.
 Avoid area with large roof expanse such as gymnasiums, cafeteria, and auditoriums.
Earthquake
Indoors
 Issue the TAKE COVER order at first sign of tremor. Take cover by getting under a sturdy table or
piece of equipment. If there isn’t a table, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in
an inside corner of the room or building.
 Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall such as
lighting fixtures or furniture.
 Assume crash position for 60 seconds or until event has passed.
 Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.
 Talk calmly to reassure students.
 Review evacuation procedures.
Outdoors
 Stay there.
 Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility lines.
 Once in an open area stay there until the shaking stops.
In Moving Vehicle or Bus
 Have driver stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle.
 Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility lines.
After
 Instruct students to evacuate and lead class to designated assembly area.
 Be prepared to choose alternative escape route in case of fire or exit blockage.
 Take Crisis Kit.
 Administer first aid if necessary.
 Do not re-enter building until you receive the “All Clear” signal.
 Reassure students and encourage them to talk about their fears and anxieties.
 Remind students that parents may be delayed in calling for them.
 Set up a chain of command, and define staff roles and responsibilities.
 Establish earthquake and evacuation drills for all staff and students.
Take Cover Procedures
For the protection of all building occupants, it is important that everyone is informed and understands
what to do in the event of severe weather. The following take-cover procedures should be taught in
each class:
 Take students to a hallway or other approved location. Seat them on the floor with their backs
against the lockers or walls. Instruct them to remain calm.
 Instruct students to put their heads down against their knees, cover their necks with their hands
and their faces with their arms. This is the take cover position.
 If there is no time to move the students have them get down on the floor away from glass.
Weapons
These are key steps for key personnel to take in situations involving a weapon at school:
STAFF
 Notify principal or other designated individual; if they are not available call 911.
 Remain calm.
 Avoid heroics. Do not attempt to disarm.
 Don’t threaten.
 Keep a safe non-intimidating distance.
 Avoid abrupt, sudden movements.
 Negotiate minimally until principal, a designee or law enforcement personnel arrive.
Violent Situation Guidelines
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Be empathetic. Try not to be judgmental regarding the person’s feelings. They are real and must
be attended to, even if they are not based on reality.
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Clarify messages. Listen to what is really being said. Ask reflective questions.
Respect personal space. Stand at least a few feet from person who is acting out. Encroaching on
personal space tends to escalate the situation.
Be aware of your body position. Standing eye to eye or toe to toe sends a message of challenge.
Standing a few feet away and at an angle off to the side makes it less likely that the situation will
escalate.
Permit verbal venting if possible. Allow the individual to release as much energy as possible by
venting verbally. If this cannot be allowed, state directives and reasonable limits during lulls in
the venting process.
Remain calm, rational and professional. How you respond will directly affect the individual’s
conduct.
Keep nonverbal cues nonthreatening. Be aware of your body movements and tone of voice.
The more the individual loses control the less he listens to your actual words.
Use physical force only as a last resort.
Teachers should keep students in their classrooms and not allow students near an escalating
situation.
Intruder/Active Shooter (Lockdown)
Threat Inside the Building
 Lock and close classroom doors.
 Immediately direct all students, staff, and visitors into the nearest classroom or secured place.
Classes that are outside the building should not enter the building, but report to an identified
rally point.
 Move people away from windows and doors, turn off classroom lights, pull shades and/or cover
windows, and keep out of sight. Barricade doors if situation warrants it.
 Have students remain absolutely silent and get as low to the floor as possible.
 Do not respond to anyone at the door until “All Clear” is announced.
 Maintain possession of your class roster. This will help account for students more accurately if
an evacuation is ordered.
 Do not leave your classroom until an administrator or a police officer has cleared your exit path.
Leaving your classroom before receiving instructions may send your group into the direct path
of the problem.
 If a fire is in your area, do not remain in the classroom. Send students to the nearest exit and
report to the nearest rallying point.
 There may be a great deal of noise (fire alarms, gun shots, explosions, etc.) that might cause a
panic in your group. Reassure your students that your training has told you that remaining in the
area is the safest decision until a police escort arrives. Your focus must be upon following what
you have learned to do and keeping your students under control.
 Instruct students to do exactly as ordered if an administrator or a police unit responds to your
classroom. If an evacuation is ordered, no purses, backpacks, coats, etc. may be carried.
Everyone will leave the building with their hands behind their heads. Once outside, the police
will direct everyone to the safest location for further security checks and provide directions for
student/parent reunification.
Intruder/Active Shooter Lockdown “3 Out” Approach
1. LOCK OUT. Lock the shooter (or potential shooter) out of the classroom. This is the classic
lockdown response.
2. GET OUT. If the shooter is in your area - RUN. If classrooms are on the first floor escaping
through an exterior window or door could be an option.
3. TAKE OUT. If the shooter is in your area and you cannot run – FIGHT. Simply taking a position
under a desk in the “fetal position” will do NOTHING to prevent you from being a victim (This
should be your last option).
Threat Outside of School (Lockdown Hold)
Threat Outside the Building
 Lock the exterior doors.
 Secure and cover classroom windows.
 Move all persons away from the windows.
 Take attendance of students in each classroom.
 Teacher should prepare a list of missing and extra students in the room.
 Teachers should take this list with them if/when they are directed to leave the room.
 Control all movement, but continue class. Move on announcement only.
 Once the threat has subsided, the building administrator announces “All Clear” over the PA
system.
Hazardous Materials/Shelter-In-Place
The term, Shelter-In-Place, means to seek immediate shelter and remain there during an emergency
rather than evacuate the area. Shelter-In-Place should only be used when an evacuation is not safe. The
decision to have a Shelter-In-Place will be made by Superintendent or designee. Once the decision is
made, notification will be made using all means of communication available.
Shelter-In-Place (hazardous incident) Recommendations
In the event of a critical incident where hazardous (including chemical, biological or radiological)
materials may have been released into the atmosphere either accidentally or intentionally, a decision to
Shelter-In-Place may be the preferred method of waiting out the incident. The following procedures
should be followed:
 Find Shelter – Go inside the nearest building. You are looking for enclosed protection from the
outside.
 Close all doors and windows. The tighter and more complete the seal the better. Close as many
windows and doors between the outside and your shelter-in-place room as possible. Close
curtains and then stay away from windows.
 Listen to Radio, PA, or TV for public announcements.
 Cover mouth and nose with a damp cloth or handkerchief.
 Close all vents and turn off ventilation systems.
 When possible select rooms above ground level. Avoid basements due to many hazardous
materials being heavier than air and will settle on lower levels.
 Select an internal room or a room with as few windows as possible. Think of each wall as a filter
or barrier. Put as much space and as many walls and closed doors as possible between you and
the outside. Seal any cracks, gaps, or spaces with damp towels, duct tape, or other barriers. If an
internal room is not possible, choose a room facing away from the hazard.
 When possible, chose a room with bathroom facilities and water.
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Turn off all motors and fans. Still, non-moving air is best. Turn off anything that creates wind,
generates extra heat, or could generate sparks.
Remain sheltered until the “All-Clear” signal is given.
Utility Failure
Electrical Power Failure
 Move away from the hazard.
 Notify the office, which will contact AmerenUE.
 Shut off electrical equipment.
Gas Leaks
 Move upwind and uphill from the hazard.
 Do not use electrical devices.
 Notify the office, which will notify Atmos Energy.
 Stay calm and keep your students as calm as possible.
 Await further instructions.
Water Line Break
 Move away from the hazard.
 Do not handle electrical equipment while standing in water.
 Notify the office, which will contact the water company.
 Stay calm and keep your classroom routine as normal as possible.
 Await further instructions.
Bomb Threat Procedures
The safety of students and personnel has the highest priority when dealing with a bomb threat. When a
bomb threat is received, the person receiving the call is to use the Bomb Threat Telephone Recording
Form (See attached document) and attempt to gather as much information as possible.
 Do Not Hang Up The Phone!
 Have someone else use another phone to call administrator or authorities.
 The administrator in charge or designee will notify the Superintendent’s Office and the Police
Department (911).
School Response
 Principal or designee, with assistance from the police, shall access the level of threat. The police
advise that the more specific the information and/or location of a package, raises the risk of a
bomb threat.
 How much time do you have to make your decision to evacuate or not?
 Can the students remain in the classrooms while a reasonable search is made?
 Principal or designee will issue a “Security Drill” if threat is determined to be “Low Risk”. A
Security Drill is a request to staff to search their rooms for suspicious packages. A bomb can be
almost anything, ranging from an overt bundle of dynamite to a cleverly concealed briefcase.
Look for objects that don’t belong.
 If what appears to be a bomb is found do not attempt to disarm it. Let the police and hazardous
device team take care of it.
 If threat is determined to be “High Risk” the administrator in charge or designee shall
immediately use the fire drill signal and institute standard evacuation procedures to clear the
building. Do not use radios to communicate within the school, as some bombs are radio
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operated. This would also include cell phones and pagers. If lights were “on” when threat was
made, leave them “on”. If lights were “off” leave them “off”.
If determined necessary, evacuate personnel at least 300 feet from the building. During
inclement weather or a prolonged search, move students to an alternative site.
Teachers should take roll and let administration know who is absent.
Check absentee list for possible clues as to who might have phoned in the bomb threat.
Classroom-Specific Safety and Security Plans
Each KATC classroom has a Safety and Security Plan which is specific to that classroom. Each instructor
reviews this information with students in class throughout the year and during drills.