Wayne School of Engineering
Wayne County Public Schools
School Improvement Plan
School Improvement Plan
2013 through 2015
Mr. Gary Hales
700 N. Herman St.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Template 1.3 Edit Date: 6/30/2013
District Improvement Plan
Goals and Vision
State Board of Education Goals:
Goal 1 – North Carolina Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.
Goal 2 – North Carolina Public Schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.
Goal 3 – North Carolina Public School students will be healthy and responsible.
Goal 4 – Leadership will guide innovation in North Carolina Public Schools.
Goal 5 – North Carolina Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems.
District Goals for Wayne County Public Schools (960)
District Goal 1 –Wayne County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.
District Goal 2 – Wayne County Public Schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.
District Goal 3 –Wayne County Public Schools students will be healthy and responsible.
District Goal 4 –Leadership will guide innovation in Wayne County Public Schools.
District Goal 5 – Wayne County Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century
systems.
Priority Goals for Wayne School of Engineering (700)
School Priority Goal 1 – Wayne School of Engineering will move to a growth level of at least 60%
on EOC and EOG exams by the end of the 2013-2014 school year.
School Priority Goal 2 – Staff surveys at Wayne School of Engineering will show the
sustainability of a collaborative environment as staff members work collaboratively to improve
instructional practices through the implementation of Common Core and Essential standards.
School Priority Goal 3 – 100% of teachers at Wayne School of Engineering will conduct
classroom observations (rounds), share best practices and participate in lesson/assessment
tuning to strengthen instructional practices.
School Priority Goal 4 – Wayne School of Engineering survey results will show that we provide a
safe and orderly environment in order to promote healthy, responsible students.
District Mission Statement for Wayne County Public Schools (960)
Mission: All Wayne County Public Schools students will graduate from high school, globally
competitive for work and postsecondary education prepared for life in the 21st Century through
rigor, relevance and relationships.
Mission Statement for Wayne School of Engineering (700)
Mission: Wayne School of Engineering will provide a caring, supportive environment with
rigorous inquiry based academics, focusing on real-world applications to produce citizens ready
to achieve success in the 21st century.
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District Vision and Beliefs Statement for Wayne County Public Schools (960)
Vision:
The Wayne County Public Schools provides an exemplary education for all students in a globally
competitive 21st Century environment.
Beliefs:
* The education of children is a priority and is the responsibility of the entire community.
* Education is a sound investment for society and a key to ending the cycle of poverty.
* Understanding and respecting cultural diversity enriches the learning environment.
* All students deserve a quality education.
* Learning is a lifelong process.
Vision and Beliefs Statement for Wayne School of Engineering (700)
Vision:
Wayne School of Engineering students will possess the necessary character traits and academic
skills to achieve responsible citizenship, college readiness and success in the 21st century.
Beliefs:
 All students will achieve academically without tracking.
 College preparedness for all students.
 Communication through collaboration is vital.
 Relevant subject matter breeds global habits of mind.
 Education includes opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom.
 A nurturing environment enhances the educational experience.
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Cover Sheet – Wayne County Public Schools
LEA or Charter Name/Number:
School Name/Number:
Wayne County Public Schools - 960
Wayne School of Engineering - 700
700 N. Herman St.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
2013-2015
School Address:
Plan Year(s):
School Improvement Team Membership
Committee Position
Principal
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
School Counseling Representative
Support Staff Representative
Support Staff Representative
Parent Advisory Council
Representative
Name
Gary Hales
Davis Harris
Jonathan Penailillo
Austin Kestler
TJ Lancaster
Stephen Frederick
Steve Sutton
Allyson Daly
Gina Sutton
Diane Coley
Donna Lawhorne
Erika Mehlhaff
Percentage of Staff Approval:
100 %
Principal Signature:
Gary Hales
Local Board Approval Date:
10/7/13
9/26/13
Date
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Executive Summary –Wayne School of Engineering
Synopsis of School Demographics
Wayne School of Engineering is committed to providing a high quality education to
students of all academic levels. Through high expectations and heterogeneous classes, we
feel we can motivate all students to achieve.
Student Performance Data
Note: Due to the adoption of new assessments at the state level, summative student
assessment data for the 2012-2013 school year will not be available until October, 2013. This
section of the Executive Summary will be updated when the data are released.
Student Demographic Data
Asian or Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Black (Non-Hispanic)
Hispanic
Multiracial
White (Non-Hispanic)
2%
.3%
23.1%
7.7%
7%
59.9%
Community Demographic Data
Wayne School of Engineering is very unique in that our community is the entire county of
Wayne, and we are working to provide relevant, rigorous coursework that blends our
standards with the community at large.
School Characteristics
Wayne School of Engineering is considered a redesigned school as it is located on the
campus of Goldsboro High School. We have been able to offer students an autonomous
educational environment while also providing an open athletic environment which allows
our students to participate with Goldsboro High School students. We value a school culture
which places high value on positive staff to student, staff to staff and student to student
relationships. It is important that each student has someone he or she can identify with
and lean on when times get hard. We encourage students to take care of each other, and
we continue to promote this each year with new incoming students.
Stakeholders Perspective on the Quality of Education
The quality of education offered at Wayne School of Engineering is held in high esteem by
all stakeholders, which includes parents, students, school faculty and staff and the
community. Diversity is an asset and the incorporation of different points of view within
lessons is valuable in broadening student understanding. Collaboration amongst staff and
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students also assists as each are more inclined to work with others whose ideas are much
different than their own. The results of this are students and graduates who can think
critically and deeply about issues and apply these skills in the Wayne County community.
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Data Summary Analysis – Wayne School of Engineering
Note: Due to the adoption of new assessments at the state level, summative student
assessment data for the 2012-2013 school year will not be available until October, 2013. This
section will be updated when the data are released.
What does the analysis tell you about your school’s strengths? Consider data
sources such as state testing data, annual measurable objectives, student growth
data, stakeholder survey data, discipline, attendance, etc. (Add Charts and Graphs)
<answer here>
What does the analysis tell you about your school’s gaps or opportunities for
improvement? Consider data sources such as state testing data, annual
measurable objectives, student growth data, stakeholder survey data, discipline,
attendance, etc. (Add Charts and Graphs)
<answer here>
Based upon the analysis conducted, what 3 top priorities emerge for the school?
(Add charts and Graphs)
<answer here>
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Priority Goal 1 and Associated Strategies
School Goal 1:
Wayne School of Engineering will move to a growth level of at least 60% on
EOC and EOG exams by the end of the 2013-2014 school year.
Supports this
District Goal:
Wayne County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.
Assigned
Implementation
Team:
Allyson Daly, TJ Lancaster, Susan Randolph, Sandy Brannan, Mary Ellen
Corbett, Lisa Duchesne, Tiffiany Nurse, Donna Lawhorne, Debbie Rose
Goal 1 Improvement Strategies
Strategy 1: Teachers at Wayne School of Engineering will utilize research-based 21st century
instructional practices in the classroom.
Action steps:
Timeline:
Status:
Teachers will incorporate homogeneous and
Ongoing through
In Progress
heterogeneous grouping to allow all student levels
2013-2014 school
to be challenged.
year.
Teachers will utilize the Common Instructional
Ongoing through
In Progress
Framework strategies of writing and reading to
2013-2014 school
learn in each classroom.
year.
Teachers will incorporate student technology use
Ongoing through
In Progress
within each class.
2013-2014 school
year.
Strategy 2: Teachers at Wayne School of Engineering will receive appropriate professional
development to support their use of Common Instructional Framework strategies in the
classroom to benefit all students.
Action steps:
Timeline:
Status:
Continue professional development on Common
Ongoing through
In Progress
Instructional Framework for staff new to teaching
2013-2014 school
and new to Wayne School of Engineering.
year.
Instructional coach will provide support to Wayne
Ongoing through
In Progress
School of Engineering teachers.
2013-2014 school
year.
Math and Science coaches will provide support to
Ongoing through
In Progress
Wayne School of Engineering teachers.
2013-2014 school
year.
Collaborative planning will be utilized daily by staff. Ongoing through
In Progress
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Two new staff members will attend North Carolina
New Schools new teacher institute in September.
Two new staff members will attend North Carolina
New Schools common practice symposium.
2013-2014 school
year.
September 2013
In Progress
October 2013
In Progress
Strategy 3: Wayne School of Engineering students will receive ongoing academic support.
Action steps:
Ongoing parent contacts will be made through
email, letters, phone calls, progress reports,
classroom websites, etc.
Utilization of personalized education plans for
students achieving at a grade of 77 and below.
Tutoring sessions will be held by teachers
throughout the school year.
Peer tutors will be assigned as needed and as
requested.
Communication logs are kept monthly.
Timeline:
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Status:
In Progress
In Progress
In Progress
In Progress
In Progress
What are the artifacts used to document the strategies and action steps?
 PLC minutes (Whole Group and Departmental)
 Professional Development Sign In Sheets
 Parent Teacher Communication Logs
 Student Tutoring Sign In Sheets
 Lesson Plans
 Samples of Student Work and/or Assessments
What data sources are used to measure the effectiveness of the strategies and/or
action steps used to meet this goal?
 EOC/EOG scores
 College Attendance
 Remedial courses needed
 Student Accessibility to high level courses
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What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies?
Mid-Year Update: January, 2014
<Write a brief synopsis of the data you have collected related to this goal. What does the
data suggest at this point? Are any changes needed at this time as you move forward for
the remainder of the school year?>
End-of-Year Update: June, 2014
<Write a synopsis of the data you have collected throughout the year related to this goal.
Does the data indicate that your goal has been met? What changes are needed as you move
forward into the next school year?
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Priority Goal 2 and Associated Strategies
School Goal 2:
Supports this
District Goal:
Assigned
Implementation
Team:
Staff surveys at Wayne School of Engineering will show the sustainability of a
collaborative environment as staff members work collaboratively to improve
instructional practices, improve rigor and implement Common Core and
Essential standards.
Wayne County Public Schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.
Austin Kestler, Gina Sutton, Jonathan Penailillo, Julie Heath, Randy Strickland,
Sula Teachey, Cassie Kim, Diane Coley, Jesse Pittard
Goal 2 Improvement Strategies
Strategy 1: Teachers will utilize common planning times efficiently and effectively.
Action steps:
Common planning is provided daily for whole
group and curriculum based PLC’s.
Critical Friends protocols will be utilized at times to
maintain staff involvement and direction.
Departmental Action plans will be created and
followed to maintain focus.
Timeline:
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Status:
In Progress
In Progress
In Progress
Strategy 2: Teachers will utilize common instructional time to improve rigor within the whole
school.
Action steps:
Timeline:
Status:
Weekly lesson tuning will be utilized using a Critical Ongoing through
In Progress
Friends Protocol.
2013-2014 school
year.
Weekly assessment work will be conducted by
Ongoing through
In Progress
departments.
2013-2014 school
year.
Weekly professional development will be provided. Ongoing through
In Progress
2013-2014 school
year.
Weekly whole group reflection will be provided.
Ongoing through
In Progress
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2013-2014 school
year.
What are the artifacts used to document the strategies and action steps?
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PLC Minutes
Departmental Meeting Minutes
Professional Development Sign In Sheets
Copy of Lesson Tuning Protocol
Daily Schedule
What data sources are used to measure the effectiveness of the strategies and/or
action steps used to meet this goal?
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Surveys
Test Scores
Individual teacher data and use
What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies?
Mid-Year Update: January, 2014
<Write a brief synopsis of the data you have collected related to this goal. What does the
data suggest at this point? Are any changes needed at this time as you move forward for
the remainder of the school year?>
End-of-Year Update: June, 2014
<Write a synopsis of the data you have collected throughout the year related to this goal.
Does the data indicate that your goal has been met? What changes are needed as you move
forward into the next school year?
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Priority Goal 3 and Associated Strategies
School Goal 3:
100% of teachers at Wayne School of Engineering will conduct classroom
observations (rounds), share best practices and participate in
lesson/assessment tuning to strengthen instructional practices.
Supports this
District Goal:
Leadership will guide innovation in Wayne County Public Schools.
Assigned
Implementation
Team:
Davis Harris, Stephen Frederick, Steve Sutton, Catherine Sutton, Catina Hayes,
Laura King, Bethany Stewart, Jennifer Fontine
Goal 3 Improvement Strategies
Strategy 1: Teachers at Wayne School of Engineering will receive training to increase the
effectiveness of observations and tuning.
Action steps:
Timeline:
Status:
Teachers will continue to receive training on the
Ongoing through
In Progress
common instructional framework provided by
2013-2014 school
NCNSP.
year.
Teachers will receive training on Common
Ongoing through
In Progress
Core/Essential Standards.
2013-2014 school
year.
Teachers will have access to a part-time
Ongoing through
In Progress
instructional coach through NCNSP.
2013-2014 school
year.
Participation in Critical Friends protocols throughOngoing through
In Progress
out year will assist.
2013-2014 school
year.
Strategy 2: Teachers at Wayne School of Engineering will be empowered to take leadership roles
within the school and within the greater professional community.
Action steps:
Timeline:
Status:
Teachers will share best practices with the whole
Ongoing through
In Progress
group and departmental PLC’s.
2013-2014 school
year.
Teachers will present professional development
Ongoing through
In Progress
during LLI visits throughout the year.
2013-2014 school
year.
Teachers will provided other opportunities to
Ongoing through
In Progress
present to groups outside of school.
2013-2014 school
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year.
What are the artifacts used to document the strategies and action steps?
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PLC Minutes
Professional Development Sign In Sheets
Rounds Documentation
Lesson Plans
What data sources are used to measure the effectiveness of the strategies and/or
action steps used to meet this goal?
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
Survey Results
Test Scores
What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies?
Mid-Year Update: January, 2014
<Write a brief synopsis of the data you have collected related to this goal. What does the
data suggest at this point? Are any changes needed at this time as you move forward for
the remainder of the school year?>
End-of-Year Update: June, 2014
<Write a synopsis of the data you have collected throughout the year related to this goal.
Does the data indicate that your goal has been met? What changes are needed as you move
forward into the next school year?
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Priority Goal 4 and Associated Strategies
School Goal 3:
Wayne School of Engineering survey results will show that we provide a safe
and orderly environment in order to promote healthy, responsible students.
Supports this
District Goal:
Wayne County Public Schools students will be healthy and responsible.
Assigned
Implementation
Team:
Sula Teachey, Steven Sutton, Gary Hales, Sam McClary, Debbie Rose, TJ
Lancaster.
Goal 4 Improvement Strategies
Strategy 1: Staff members at Wayne School of Engineering will be well-equipped to provide a safe
and orderly environment.
Action steps:
Timeline:
Status:
Conduct staff development Deborah Greenblatt
8/19/13
Complete
concerning responsible restraint.
Conduct staff development on Bloodborne
8/16/13
Complete
Pathogens.
Conduct Epipen Training for entire staff.
8/30/13
Complete
Conduct training on Bullying/Harassing behaviors.
10/31/13
Scheduled
Safety committee meets monthly.
Ongoing through
In Progress
2013-2014 school
year.
A safe schools plan has been developed and will be
Ongoing through
In Progress
followed throughout year.
2013-2014 school
year.
First responders have attended CPR, first aid and
8/20/13
Completed
diabetic response training.
8/21/13
Strategy 2: Students at Wayne School of Engineering will receive appropriate supports to
encourage and maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Action steps:
Timeline:
Status:
Counseling and teacher mediation will be provided Ongoing through
In Progress
for students.
2013-2014 school
year.
9th grade students will receive CPR training.
Spring 2014
Scheduled
Student government elected for grades 6-13 and
Ongoing through
In Progress
group will meet with principal throughout school
2013-2014 school
year.
year.
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Grade level specific advisory will be held each
weekly.
Celebrations will be held each month to celebrate
student successes.
Rewards given to grade level with the least amount
of discipline and highest academic performance
each nine weeks.
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
Ongoing through
2013-2014 school
year.
In Progress
In Progress
In Progress
What are the artifacts used to document the strategies and action steps?
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Advisory Curriculum
Discipline Referral Information
MSDS Binder
PLC Meeting Minutes
Professional Development Sign-In Sheets
School Crisis Plan
What data sources are used to measure the effectiveness of the strategies and/or
action steps used to meet this goal?
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
Discipline data
Survey Results
Retention data
What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies?
Mid-Year Update: January, 2014
<Write a brief synopsis of the data you have collected related to this goal. What does the
data suggest at this point? Are any changes needed at this time as you move forward for
the remainder of the school year?>
End-of-Year Update: June, 2014
<Write a synopsis of the data you have collected throughout the year related to this goal.
Does the data indicate that your goal has been met? What changes are needed as you move
forward into the next school year?
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Strategies for Improving Academic Performance of At-Risk Students
Pursuant to General Statute §115C-105.27(b), All schools shall include a plan that specifies the effective instructional
practices and methods to be used to improve the academic performance of students identified as at risk of academic
failure or at risk of dropping out of school;
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PEP’s developed for students who have a 77 or below.
Tutoring provided by teachers for students before and after school.
Peer tutoring available
Personal peer tutoring available
Certified mail to notify senior parents of students not performing well academically
Open House for report card pick-up
Advisory time each week loops students with same mentor teacher
Strategies for Providing Duty-Free Times
Pursuant to General Statute §115C-105.27(b), All schools shall include a plan to provide a duty-free lunch period for
every teacher on a daily basis or as otherwise approved by the school improvement team; and shall include a plan to
provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C‑301.1, with the goal of providing an
average of at least five hours of planning time per week.
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Teachers rotate lunch duty every three weeks (2 teachers on duty each week).
Teachers are provided two planning periods, one for team and one for individual.
Strategies for Preventing the Inappropriate Use of Seclusion and Restraint
(Deborah Greenblatt Law)
Pursuant to General Statute §115C-391.1(a), It is the policy of the State of North Carolina to:
(1) Promote safety and prevent harm to all students, staff, and visitors in the public schools.
(2) Treat all public school students with dignity and respect in the delivery of discipline, use of physical restraints or
seclusion, and use of reasonable force as permitted by law.
(3) Provide school staff with clear guidelines about what constitutes use of reasonable force permissible in North
Carolina public schools.
(4) Improve student achievement, attendance, promotion, and graduation rates by employing positive behavioral
interventions to address student behavior in a positive and safe manner.
(5) Promote retention of valuable teachers and other school personnel by providing appropriate training in
prescribed procedures, which address student behavior in a positive and safe manner.
Describe below the steps the school will take to prevent the inappropriate use of seclusion and restraint as outlined in
the applicable General Statute.
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All staff members were trained in August 2013. The training was based on a district
supplied power point and lasted for approximately one hour. During this time, staff
members discussed all aspects of the law, as well as how to report suspected
violations of the law.
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Plan to Address School Safety and Discipline Concerns
Pursuant to General Statute §115C-105.27(b), [Schools] shall include a plan to address safety and
discipline concerns.
In the table below, list and/or discuss the top three (3) safety and/or discipline concerns at your
school, the strategies that you will use to address them, and the measures you will use to
determine your effectiveness in improving in these areas.
Safety / Discipline Concerns
Traffic Patterns
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Lower Discipline Referrals
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Supervision of Middle School
students
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Strategies for
Improvement
Moved bus traffic to a
separate parking lot
for drop off.
Continue our reward
program
College incentives for
HS students
More employees in
place for hallway,
lunch room and
parking lot
Measures to Determine
Effectiveness
 Traffic flow
 Police observation
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Referral Numbers.

Safety surveys
Strategies for the Prevention of School Violence
Pursuant to General Statute §115C-407.17, Schools shall develop and implement methods and strategies for promoting
school environments that are free of bullying or harassing behavior.
Describe below the steps the school will take to promote an environment free from bullying or harassing behavior.
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Training on Bullying/Harassing behaviors
School counselor used as mediator
Advisory curriculum on bullying and respect
Grade level discipline competitions with rewards
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Professional Development Plan
Professional
Development
Activity
Teacher
Evaluation
Orientation
Debra
Greenblatt
Training
Bloodborne
Pathogen
Training
Epipen
Training for
whole staff
Powerschool
Date
SIP/District
Goal
8/5
Targeted
Participants
Fund
Source
Estimated
Amount
Teachers
State
Conference/Districtwide/In- school
In-School
8/19
Safety
Staff
In-School
N/A
N/A
8/16
Safety
Staff
In-School
N/A
N/A
8/30
Safety
Staff
In-School
N/A
N/A
Teachers
In-School
N/A
N/A
Teachers
Teachers
In-School
In-School
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Goal 2 and 3
Teachers
In-School
N/A
N/A
9/12
10/1
11/7
11/21
1/16
2/6
3/20
9/25
9/26
Goal 1, 2 and
3
Teachers
In-School
N/A
N/A
Goals 1. 2
and 3
Conference
N/A
N/A
AIG Middle
School
9/20
Goal 1, 2 and
3
In-School
N/A
N/A
Data Driven
Instruction
Common Core
Training
9/12
Goal 1, 2 and
3
Goal 1, 2 and
3
Two New
Teachers to
WSE
Middle
School
Teachers
Veteran WSE
teachers
Teachers
In-School
N/A
N/A
In-School
N/A
N/A
Goal 1, 2 and
3
Two
Teachers
Conference
N/A
N/A
10/17
Goal 2 and 3
Teachers
In School
N/A
N/A
10/31
Safety
Staff
In-School
N/A
N/A
Schoolnet
NCEES
TechnologyApple TV
Common
Instructional
Framework
New Teacher
Institute
Common
Practice
Symposium
Critical
Friends
Protocols
Anti-Bullying
Training
8/12
and
8/13
8/14
8/22
and
8/23
9/5
9/18
10/16
2/26
11/13
11/14
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Profile Data
2013-2014
Wayne County Public Schools
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Wayne County Public Schools
Wayne School of Engineering
2013-2014 Chemical Hygiene Plan
For
High School Science Laboratories
Introduction
Public and private schools over the past few years have had to comply with various Hazard
Communication or “Right to Know” laws. These laws were written for industrial production
facilities, and did not address the specific safety concerns found in a laboratory setting. In 1990,
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) instituted
“The Laboratory Standard Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories”
(Federal Legislation 29 CFR 1910.1450) the new “Laboratory Standard” has been designed to
address the specific safety needs of the laboratory.
The OSHA Laboratory Standard ensures that employees who work in a laboratory setting will be
protected from any chemical exposure that exceeds permissible exposure limits and that
employees are educated as to the hazardous nature of the chemicals they use in the laboratory.
To achieve this goal, the Laboratory Standard requires the school district to appoint a chemical
hygiene officer to develop, implement, and monitor a chemical hygiene plan.
Wayne County Public Schools has designated the Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary
Services to serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer. The Chemical Hygiene Officer will work
with the High School Science Safety Team to develop, update, implement and enforce a
Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Chemical Hygiene Officer: Sula Teachey, Chemistry Teacher
The Chemical Hygiene Plan—an Overview
The Chemical Hygiene Plan is the major ingredient of the OSHA Laboratory Standard. It details how
each employee will be protected from overexposure to hazardous chemicals and it describes specific work
practices in the laboratory to minimize employee risk. The Chemical Hygiene Plan should:
1. Protect employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals
in the laboratory.
2. Keep chemical exposures below established permissible exposure limits.
The Chemical Hygiene Plan must be readily available to employees. Although non-employee students are
not covered by the OSHA regulation, each student and the student’s guardian should attest by signature
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that they have read and understand the safety rules in a science laboratory. The school district’s duty to
review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Chemical Hygiene Plan at least annually and update it as
necessary shall fall upon the Safety Consultant and the Lead Teacher for Science. The Chemical Hygiene
Plan should include each of the following elements and should include specific measures the employer
will take to ensure laboratory employee protection.
I. Standard Operating Guidelines
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
General Employee Rules and Guidelines
General Laboratory Rules and Guidelines
Personal Hygiene Guidelines
Protective Clothing Requirements
Housekeeping Rules
Spill and Accident Procedures
Chemical Storage Rules and Procedures
1. Compressed Gas Handling Instructions – LP Gas
2. Flammable Chemical Storage
3. Corrosive Materials Handling Instructions and Storage
4. Disposal of Chemicals
H. Procedure—Specific Safety Rules and Guidelines
I. Safety Equipment Inspection
School Level Chemical Hygiene Plans
The high school science department will develop a school level Chemical Hygiene Plan. The
Plan should reflect the elements set forth in the Wayne County Public Schools Chemical
Hygiene Plan. The Plan may contain additional safety guidelines to ensure the safety and
welfare of students and staff. It is the expectation that students, as well as employees, comply
with all practices and procedures in the school’s Plan. By October 15th of each school year, an
updated copy of the Plan should be filed with Wayne County Public Schools Chemical Hygiene
Officer and a copy with the Lead Teacher for Science.
Standard Operating Guidelines
A. General Employee Rules and Guideline
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Minimize all chemical exposures.
Avoid skin contact with chemicals.
Avoid underestimation of chemical hazards and risks.
Develop a firm goggle policy. Wear appropriate eye protection at all times. Chemical splash
goggles must be worn any time chemicals, glassware, or heat are used in the laboratory.
5. Always notify another person when working in the laboratory, chemical storage room, or
prep areas.
6. Flammable liquids require special attention. Never use these materials near any source of
ignition, spark, or open flame.
7. Never perform a first-time chemical demonstration in front of your class. Always perform
first-time demonstrations in front of other instructors to evaluate the safety of the
demonstration.
8. Never store chemicals over, under, or near a sink.
9. Only authorized personnel should be allowed in the chemical storage room.
10. Have a fire blanket easily accessible in case of an accident.
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11. All science teachers should be knowledgeable on how to use all safety devices in the
laboratory (e.g., eyewash fountains, safety showers, fire extinguisher, etc.) in order to use
them quickly in an emergency.
12. Know appropriate procedures in the event of a power failure.
13. Have a plan in place for notifying appropriate personnel for utility control (gas, electrical, and
water).
14. Do not smell or taste chemicals.
15. Use a safety shield whenever an explosion or implosion might occur.
16. Read all chemical labels prior to use.
17. Know and understand the hazards of the chemical as stated in the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) and other references.
18. Use protective safety equipment to reduce potential exposure, i.e. gloves, fume hood,
ventilation fans, etc.
19. Know the locations for all personal safety and emergency equipment, eye wash fountains, fire
extinguisher, and spill control materials.
20. Know how to properly store all chemicals in their compatible chemical families. (Consult
publications such as the Flinn Chemical Catalog/Reference Manual for details.)
21. Know proper transportation and disposal procedures for chemicals.
22. Know appropriate emergency procedures, waste disposal, spill clean up, evacuation routes
and fire emergency notification.
23. Know and understand the personal hygiene practices outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
B. General Laboratory Rules and Guidelines
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Create a written first aid policy; whether it says to treat or to seek further medical assistance.
Your first aid policy must be written down.
2. The laboratory should be well ventilated.
3. Post emergency telephone numbers in the chemical storage room. Have some means of
emergency communication in the laboratory, chemical storage room and prep area.
4. In the event of an accident that requires the assistance of outside personnel, as soon as time
allows, fill out an accident report describing the event in detail. The accident report must be
developed by the science/chemistry teacher and forwarded to the principal who will send a
copy to the Chemical Hygiene Officer. The Chemical Hygiene Officer must have already been
notified of the accident.
5. All laboratories should have an eyewash station capable of treating both eyes continuously
for 15 minutes with copious quantities of tempered aerated potable water. Teach everyone
how to use the eyewash station quickly in case of an emergency. Eyewash effectiveness and
operation should be inspected before every lab. Federal regulation 29 CFR 1910.1450
requires that eyewash fountains be activated quarterly. Promptly repair any eyewash that
does not provide adequate water flow. A repair order must be generated by the
science/chemistry teacher and forwarded to the principal who will notify the maintenance
department.
6. Have appropriate types and sizes of fire extinguishers. Triclass ABC fire extinguishers are
appropriate for laboratories. Fire extinguishers should be inspected by the operations
department at least every three months.
7. An approved eyewash station and fire blanket should be accessible within 8 seconds from any
point in the laboratory.
8. All chemical containers must have labels. Read all labels carefully—the names of many
chemicals look alike at first glance.
9. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be available for every hazardous chemical used in
the laboratory.
10. Be thoroughly familiar with the hazards and precautions for protection before using any
chemical. Study the precautionary label and review its contents before using any chemical
substance
11. Dispose of all chemicals properly. All disposal procedures used should conform to state and
local regulations. Schools should use the Wayne County Public Schools Chemical Disposal
Form to initiate any disposal of hazardous chemicals.
12. Neutralizing chemicals, such as a spill kit, dry sand, kitty litter, and other spill control
materials should be readily available.
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13. Do not use chipped, etched or cracked glassware. Glassware which is chipped or scratched
presents a serious breakage hazard when heated or handled.
14. Do not drink from lab glassware or other lab vessels.
15. No food in the laboratory. Do not eat, drink, or chew gum in the laboratory.
16. Do not apply cosmetics in areas where laboratory chemicals are present.
17. Never pipet by mouth.
18. Contact lens wearers should be provided with non-vented or indirect-vented chemical splash
goggles in the laboratory.
19. Do not block fire exits.
20. Have an alternative evacuation route in the event your primary route becomes blocked. A
copy of the school’s Emergency Evacuation Plan should be attached to each school’s Chemical
Hygiene Plan.
21. Practice your emergency plans.
22. Keep all aisles clear.
23. Do not run in the laboratory.
24. Access to exits, emergency equipment, and master utility controls should never be blocked.
25. Do not operate electrical equipment with wet hands.
26. All accidents or near accidents (close calls) should be carefully analyzed with the results
distributed to all who might benefit.
27. Never perform unauthorized laboratory experiments.
28. It is recommended that only science classes be held in science laboratories. It is important
that any teacher instructing in a lab setting be aware of the school’s Chemical Hygiene Plan
and be responsible for its implementation.
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Do not apply cosmetics or smoke, eat, chew, or drink in the laboratory.
Do not pipet by mouth; always use a pipet bulb or other appropriate suction device.
Wash hands thoroughly after any chemical exposure and before leaving the laboratory.
Never smell chemicals directly; odors should be wafted only with teacher consent.
Never bring foodstuffs, opened or closed into the lab, chemical prep, or storage room.
Foodstuffs should not be eaten if in a room with toxic materials.
D. Personal Hygiene Guidelines
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Eye protection must be worn. Chemical splash goggles must meet ANSI Z87.1 Standard.
Wear face shields when dealing with corrosive liquids, (i.e., full strength acids and bases).
2. Wear gloves that offer protection for all hazards you may find in the lab. Test for holes every
time you wear your gloves.
3. Wear low-heeled shoes. Do not wear open-toed shoes or sandals of any kind. Always wear
socks in the laboratory.
4. Do not wear shorts--wear long pants.
5. Do not wear loose or balloon sleeves.
6. Tie back long hair.
7. Contact lens wearers should be provided with non-vented or indirect-vented chemical splash
goggles in the laboratory.
8. Do not wear hanging jewelry.
9. Do not wear a long or loose necktie.
10. Do not wear an absorbent watch strap
11. Inspect all protective safety equipment before use. If defective, do not use.
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Housekeeping Rules
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Keep chemicals in the chemical prep and storage room. If chemicals are moved to the
classroom for lab, they must be returned to their proper storage location at the end of the
day’s laboratory periods.
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Waste materials require proper containers and labels.
Label all chemicals with names and hazards. Prepared solutions should be labeled with date,
concentrations, and initials of preparer.
Never block access to exits or emergency equipment.
Clean up all spills properly and promptly.
Work and floor surfaces should be cleaned regularly and kept free of clutter.
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Spill and Accident Procedures
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Notify—Call for help. Evacuate—Get everyone to a safe location. Assemble—
organize the students and all workers. Report—Fill out a detailed accident report
after the emergency is over.
Clean up spills immediately and thoroughly. Follow approved spill cleanup
procedures; spills should only be cleaned up by approved personnel.
A bucket of dry sand should be available as a Class D fire extinguisher and to aid in
providing traction on a slippery floor.
Neutralizer for both acid and base spills should be available in the event of a
chemical spill.
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Chemical Storage Rules and Procedures
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be available for every hazardous chemical in the science
laboratory. The chemistry teacher/science chair should put the MSDSs in notebooks labeled Current
Science Chemicals and should store the notebooks in the front office and science classrooms. The
notebooks must be current at all times.
The chemistry/science teacher must keep an updated inventory of all chemicals, their amounts and
location. Stored chemicals should be examined annually for replacement, deterioration and chemical
integrity. Your entire Chemical Hygiene Plan is based on the proper updated inventory always being
available. The science chair should keep a copy of each science teacher’s updated chemical inventory. No
hazardous chemical will be used or stored without a MSDS on file.
Science teachers should label all chemical solutions made with the identity of the contents, date,
concentration, hazard information, and the initials of the preparer.
Date label all chemicals with the purchase date. This will allow anyone to determine the age of a
substance at a later date.
Establish a separate and secure storage room for chemicals.
Do not allow incoming shipments of chemicals to be opened and transported by school personnel other
than qualified science teachers. The special shipping containers can prove valuable for chemical storage.
All chemicals should be stored in chemically compatible families (See MSDSs or publications such as the
Flinn Chemical Catalog/Reference Manual for details).
Store the minimum amount of chemicals needed.
Store corrosives in appropriate corrosives cabinets.
Flammable materials should be stored in an approved flammable storage cabinet.
If possible, keep certain items in the original shipping package, e.g., acids and bases in the special
styrofoam cubes.
Avoid storing chemicals on shelves above eye level.
Shelving above any work area, such as a sink, should be free of chemicals or other loose miscellany.
Chemical storage cabinets should be secured to walls or floor to prevent tipping of entire sections.
Shelves used to store chemicals should be equipped with lips.
Chemicals should not be stored on the floor except in approved shipping containers.
Never store food in a laboratory refrigerator.
Store chemicals in a separate, locked, dedicated storage area.
Only authorized personnel are allowed in the chemical storage room.
Chemical exposure to heat or direct sunlight should be avoided.
All science classrooms should be locked when left unattended.
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Waivers
Waiver No: 1
Wavier Name:
Classroom Flexibility
Law, Regulation or Policy which Exemption is requested: G.S. 115.c-105.21.B
How waiver will promote achievement of performance Goals: Students will be provided
continuous instruction from a highly qualified instructor to support
provision for an education continuum.
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