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XV.
School Crisis & Management Plan ...................................................................2
A.
Introduction ....................................................................................................2
B.
Philosophy .......................................................................................................2
C.
Policy...............................................................................................................2
D.
Media Policy ....................................................................................................2
E.
Memorials .......................................................................................................2
F.
Crisis Events Affecting Students/Staff...............................................................3
G.
Site Crisis Response Plans ................................................................................3
H.
Training ...........................................................................................................3
I.
Crisis Plan Reviews ..........................................................................................3
J.
Crisis Intervention Plan ....................................................................................3
K.
Death of a Student or Staff Member ................................................................3
L.
Other Crisis-Threat of harm to staff or student(s) .............................................4
1.
Evacuation procedures: .......................................................................................... 4
2.
Lock Down............................................................................................................... 4
3.
Lock Down Procedures ........................................................................................... 4
4. Non-school time incident or death of staff/student (weekends, holidays,
vacations, etc.) ............................................................................................................... 5
5.
Natural Disasters/Catastrophic Event ................................................................... 5
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School Crisis & Management
Plan
A. Introduction
Definition of “crisis”: For our purposes, the definition of crisis encompasses any
event, impending event, or unstable condition which:
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Seriously impacts members of the school community.
Causes persons to feel distress, hardship, fear, or grief.
Results in temporary weakened problem-solving/coping skills or emotional
insecurity.
Has traumatic elements or events that might leave people vulnerable to PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or traumatic reactions.
B. Philosophy
It is the philosophy of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District that the students and staff
should be provided with a safe learning environment.
There is a sense of security in knowing we have a plan for crisis intervention.
Knowing the appropriate procedures and to utilize them, keeps a crisis from
becoming chaos.
C. Policy
Policy provides both a foundation and a framework for action. The chances of
effectively managing a crisis are increased with consistent district policies.
D. Media Policy
Presence of media during a crisis event is the single most powerful outside force
that can interfere with an effective response effort. Media people are well trained
in skills to get into the scene and into the midst of the mayhem. Because of this,
administrators’ attention can sometimes be drawn away from the true task at hand
to the media’s agenda.
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The primary person to give information to the press, on behalf of the district, will
be the superintendent or designee.
E. Memorials
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The school is not to dramatize the suicide (no memorial services at the school;
no closing of the school for the funeral; no memorial events).
Arrangements are made for the students and staff members who wish to attend
the funeral.
Sites should show culturally sensitive awareness.
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F. Crisis Events Affecting Students/Staff
The crisis events affecting students or staff that this plan will specifically address are:
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Death
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Suicide
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Potential suicide or serious injury
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Murder
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Missing child
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Terminally ill/medically frail in the classroom
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Trauma (natural disaster, accidents, crime, other)
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High coverage national media events such as Waco or the Gulf War
G. Site Crisis Response Plans
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The site crisis response plans will follow the guidelines of district policies.
H. Training
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Training on district crisis procedure will be given, on an annual basis, to all district
certified staff during the Fall District-Wide In-service.
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Training on site crisis procedures will be given, on an annual basis, to all district
classified and certified staff at each school site at the beginning of the school year.
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Each teacher/classroom will have a copy of the site crisis response plan.
I. Crisis Plan Reviews
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Both district and site crisis plans must be reviewed annually.
J. Crisis Intervention Plan
(Principal shall refer to the Site Crisis Response Plan)
The principal (or designee) immediately contacts the following people:
1. School Counselor
2. Superintendent
 The principal will issue a written statement (Crisis Alert Form #2) providing accurate
information, which is faxed immediately to the district office ATTN: Superintendent.
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The crisis team will identify staff, students, and families who need support.
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Principal/Counselor will develop a plan of intervention for K-12 students.
K. Death of a Student or Staff Member
When the death of a student or staff member occurs, the principal or designee shall:
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Verify death
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Notify superintendent or acting superintendent
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Contact family of deceased to offer condolences/assistance
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Site crisis team notified and convened ASAP
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Crisis team procedures are implemented according to the Site Crisis Team Plan
(Form #1)
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Principal will convene a staff meeting and provide accurate information at that time
L. Other Crisis-Threat of harm to staff or student(s)
1. Evacuation procedures:
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Principal should call 911 or other local system.
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Alert bus system.
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Advise where students should go.
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Roll call.
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Notify community of evacuation.
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Practice drills (4 minimum drills during school year).
2. Lock Down
A lock down in a school will take place upon the threat of a violent act by an
individual(s).
3. Lock Down Procedures
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Lock down notification shall be announced or indicated by prearranged
signal.
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All interior and exterior doors will be locked.
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Students and staff will be secured in classrooms.
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Certified staff members will check hallways.
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The principal or designee will give the “all clear” signal before the lock down
is discontinued.
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Practice drills (4 minimum drills during the school year).
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4. Non-school time incident or death of staff/student (weekends, holidays,
vacations, etc.)
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Principal shall brief staff before school convenes.
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If necessary, the principal shall initiate the Crisis Plan/Response Team.
5. Natural Disasters/Catastrophic Event
In the event of a natural disaster or catastrophic event:
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Principal shall refer to the Crisis Intervention Plan.
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If necessary, the principal will refer to evacuation plan.
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