MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT #34
Belfast Belmont Morrill Northport Searsmont Swanville
office of the superintendent – po box 363 – belfast me 04915
Telephone: 207 338-1960 FAX: 207 338-4597
SCHOOL BOARD POLICY MANUAL
Section E: Support Services
Code |
Description |
Adopted/Revised |
EBA |
Building and Grounds Inspection |
February 29, 2000 |
EBAA |
Chemical Hazards |
July 13, 2006 |
EBAA-A |
Chemical Hazards-Addendum (combine w/EBAA) |
February 25, 2003 |
EBAB |
Hazardous Materials |
February 29, 2000 |
EBBA-R |
Blood Borne Pathogens |
April 16, 2004 |
EBBB |
Accident Reports |
February 29, 2000 |
EBCA |
Crisis Response Plan |
February 29, 2000 |
EBCC |
Bomb Threats |
February 29, 2000 |
EBCC-R |
Bomb Threats-Administrative Regulations |
February 29, 2000 |
EBCD |
Emergency Closings |
February 29, 2000 |
EBCE |
School Fire Drills |
February 29, 2000 |
EC |
Buildings/Grounds/Property Management |
February 29, 2000 |
ECAC |
Vandalism/Break-ins/Theft |
February 29, 2000 |
ECAD |
School and Personal Property Replacement/Restitution |
February 29, 2000 |
ECB |
Pest Management in School Facilities |
April 29, 2004 |
ECB-E1 |
Pest Management Notification (combine w/ECB?) |
March 1, 2004 |
ECD |
Custodial Services |
February 29, 2000 |
EDC |
Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials/Equipment |
February 29, 2000 |
EEA |
Student Transportation |
February 29, 2000 |
EEAC |
Bus Scheduling and Routing |
February 29, 2000 |
EEAE |
School Bus Safety |
February 29, 2000 |
EEAEA |
Bus Driver Requirements/ Training/Responsibilities |
February 29, 2000 |
EEAEAA |
Drug and Alcohol Testing of School Bus Drivers |
February 29, 2000 |
EEBA |
School-Owned Vehicles |
February 29, 2000 |
EF |
Wellness Policy (Has This Been Adopted?) |
December 5, 2005 |
EF |
Addendum Wellness (Has This Been Adopted?) |
December 5, 2005 |
EFE |
Competitive Food Sales – Sales of Foods in Competition with the School Food Service Program |
July 13, 2006 |
NEW POLICY
Section EBA BUILDING AND GROUNDS INSPECTION
The Director of Maintenance and Transportation will make annual thorough inspections of the buildings and grounds of the District and make any necessary corrective actions. Principals are responsible for inspecting their buildings on a frequent basis and making requests for corrective actions as needed.
Unsafe and hazardous conditions are defined as conditions which endanger the health and safety or well-being of students, employees or other persons in the building. Such conditions will be reported immediately to the Principal. The Principal is responsible for taking immediate corrective action. If corrective action cannot be taken at the building level, the condition will be reported to the Director of Maintenance and Transportation. The Principal or Director of Maintenance and Transportation shall report such conditions and any corrective actions to the Superintendent of Schools.
Adopted: February 29, 2000
Section EBAA CHEMICAL HAZARDS
MSAD #34 is committed to providing a safe environment for students and employees. It is the policy of MSAD #34 to follow safe practices in regard to the storage and handling of hazardous chemicals in its schools. MSAD #34 will comply with all applicable Maine and federal laws and regulations concerning hazardous chemicals.
The Superintendent will be responsible for developing a Chemical Hygiene Plan that includes procedures relevant to the identification, purchase, storage, inventory, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals, maintenance of material safety data sheets (MSDS), and for ensuring that employees are provided required training and information concerning hazardous chemicals used in the schools. The Superintendent may delegate responsibilities associated with Plan development to school system staff or a professional consultant.
The Superintendent/designee will appoint a Chemical Hygiene Officer for MSAD #34. The Chemical Hygiene Officer will have the primary responsibility for implementing MSAD #34’s Chemical Hygiene Plan. The person appointed Chemical Hygiene Officer should be familiar with State and federal requirements pertaining to laboratory and chemical safety and the chemicals used in the schools.
The Chemical Hygiene Officer shall achieve such certification and/or attend such training as may be mandated by the Maine Department of Education or other State agencies.
Legal Reference: 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1200
26 M.R.S.A. §565
Ch. 2 §179 (Dept. of Prof. Regulation Rule)
Ch. 161 (Dept. of Educ. Rule)
Commissioner’s Administrative Letter No. 33, June 9, 2005
(Chemicals in Schools)
Cross Reference: EBCA -Crisis Response Plan
Adopted: February 25, 2003
Revised: November 1, 2005
Revised: May 10, 2006
Revised: July 13, 2006
Section EBAA-A CHEMICAL HAZARDS ADDENDUM
MSAD # 34 shall comply with all applicable Maine and federal laws and regulations concerning chemical hazards. The Superintendent is responsible for developing and implementing a hazard communication program, training programs and any other procedures necessary to ensure that MSAD #34 is in compliance with this policy and applicable laws/regulations.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
A.MSAD #34 will obtain MSDS for all hazardous chemicals utilized in MSAD #34. Copies of the MSDS will be available for inspection during regular business hours in each building where the chemicals are used.
B.MSDS will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
C.MSDS for new products put into use in MSAD #34 will be reviewed and employees who may be exposed to the product shall receive appropriate training as necessary.
Employee Training and Information Program
A.All employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals shall be given a list of hazardous chemicals utilized in MSAD #34 and a copy of this policy.
B.All employees whose work involves hazardous chemicals are required to attend a training program before commencing work. Training will also be provided whenever a new chemical the employees have not been trained on is introduced into their work area. Employee attendance at each required training program must be documented.
C.MSAD #34’s training program shall be conducted in compliance with applicable laws/retulations and include the following elements at a minimum:
1.An explanation of applicable laws and/or regulations;
2.Identification of work/storage areas where hazardous chemicals are present;
3.Description of methods for detecting the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in work/storage areas;
4.Explanation of potential health problems associated with hazardous chemicals in the workplace;
5.Explanation of how to read a MSDS, product levels and other documents related to hazardous chemicals and where in the facility the MSDS may be found;
6.Explanation of methods to protect employees from hazardous chemicals, including the purpose, proper use and limitations of personal protective equipment; and
7.Explanation of emergency procedures.
Product Labeling and Disposal
All regulated chemicals and products shall be labeled as required by law/regulations. Container that are not properly labeled shall not be allowed in MSAD #34.
MSAD #34 shall dispose of hazardous chemicals properly. When required by law/regulations, hazardous chemicals shall be disposed of through an agency licensed by the State. When it is necessary to store hazardous chemicals prior to removal from school property, storage shall be in an approved tank or building.
Outside Contractors
MSAD #34 shall inform all outside contractors of hazardous chemicals they could be exposed to in the course of their work, along with appropriate protective measures. MSAD #34 shall also request outside contractors to provide notification about their use of hazardous chemicals.
Annual Review
This policy shall be reviewed by the Superintendent/designee on an annual basis.
Legal Reference:29 C.F.R. § 1910.1200
26 MRSA § 565
Code of Maine Reg. Chapter 2 § 12-179
Cross Reference:EBCA: Crisis Response Plan
Adopted:February 25, 2003
Section EBAB HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The Board of Directors recognizes its responsibility for providing an environment which is reasonably secure from known hazards. Hazardous materials include any substance or mixture of substances that poses a fire, explosive, reactive, or health hazard as more fully defined by law.
Information and procedures regarding hazardous materials will be included in the school district’s safety files and the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Adopted: February 29, 2000
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION EBBA-R
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
In accordance with the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) Bloodborne Pathogens standard, the following exposure control plan has been developed for MSAD #34.
EXPOSURE DETERMINATION
1. OSHA requires employers to determine which employees may incur occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The exposure determination is made without regard to the use of personal protective equipment; employees are considered to be exposed even if they wear personal protective equipment. This exposure determination is required to list all job classifications in which all employees may be expected to incur such occupational exposure, regardless of frequency. In MSAD #34, the following job classifications have been determined to be in this category:
School nurses, athletic coaches, physical education teachers, custodians, bus drivers
2. In addition, OSHA requires a listing of job classifications in which some employees may have occupational exposure.
· Job Classification: Teacher, educational technician, secretary
· Tasks/Procedures: Blood glucose monitoring, regular administration of first aid and first aid responders for medical emergency response team in each building.
3. Other employees who believe that their job places them at risk should submit their written
job description, and a description of the task or procedure that may place them at risk, to the
Superintendent of Schools for review.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE AND METHODOLOGY
OSHA requires that this plan include a schedule and method of implementation for the various requirements of the standard. The following complies with this requirement:
Compliance Methods
Standard precautions will be followed in each MSAD #34 school in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious material will be considered infectious regardless of the perceived status of the source individual.
Engineering and work practice controls will be utilized to eliminate or minimize exposure to employees. Where occupational exposure remains after institution of these controls, personal
protective equipment shall also be utilized. In MSAD #34, the following engineering controls will be utilized: Gloves in all first aid kits and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits; and in spill/clean-up kits in each school and in the bus garage.
The above-listed controls will be examined and maintained on a regular schedule. The schedule for reviewing the effectiveness of the controls is as follows:
· School nurses are responsible for first aid and spill kits;
· Department coordinators are responsible for maintaining personal protective equipment, such as gloves and eyewash.
Handwashing facilities are also available for employees who incur exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. OSHA requires that these facilities be readily accessible after incurring exposure. In MSAD #34, handwashing facilities are located: in all bathrooms, kitchens, school nurse offices, student laboratories, home economics classrooms, locker rooms.
After removal of personal protective gloves, employees should wash hands and any other potentially contaminated skin area immediately, or as soon as feasible, with soap and water.
If employees incur exposure to their skin or mucous membranes, then those areas should be washed or flushed with water, as appropriate, as soon as feasible following contact.
Needles
Contaminated needles and other contaminated sharps should not be bent, recapped, removed, sheared, or purposely broken.
Containers for Sharps
Contaminated sharps are to be placed immediately, or as soon as possible, after use into appropriate sharps containers. The sharps containers are puncture resistant, labeled with a biohazard label, and are leak proof. School nurses will dispose of sharps containers properly and replace them as necessary.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All personal protective equipment approved by the Superintendent of Schools for use in MSAD #34 will be provided without cost to employees. Personal protective equipment will be chosen based on the anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The protective equipment will be considered appropriate only if it does not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through or reach the employee’s clothing, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes under normal conditions of use and for the duration of time which the protective equipment will be used.
Gloves should be worn where it is reasonably anticipated that employees will have hand contact with blood, other potentially infectious materials, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes. Gloves will be available from first aid and spill kits, school nurses, department heads of maintenance, food services, and athletics. Gloves should be used for the following procedures: any incident that poses risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Disposable gloves used in MSAD #34 are not to be washed or decontaminated for re-use and are to be replaced when they become contaminated, torn, punctured, or their ability to function as a barrier is compromised. Utility gloves may be decontaminated for re-use provided that the integrity of the glove is not compromised. Utility gloves should be discarded if they are cracked, peeling, torn, punctured, or exhibit other signs of deterioration or when their ability to function as a barrier is compromised.
Masks in combination with eye protection devices are required to be worn whenever splashes, spray, splatter, or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials may be generated and eye, nose, or mouth contamination can reasonably be anticipated. Situations at the school which would require such protection are as follows: profuse, uncontrolled bleeding, and large cleanups of blood or other body fluids.
Each school will be cleaned and decontaminated in accordance with MSAD #34 Board Policy ECD, Custodial Services.
Decontamination should be accomplished by utilizing the following materials: 1:10 Dilution of bleach and water or other approved EPA registered germicides.
All contaminated work surfaces should be decontaminated after completion of procedures and immediately after any spill of blood or other potentially infectious materials, as well as at the end of the work shift if the surface may have become contaminated since the last cleaning.
All bins, pails, cans, and similar receptacles shall be inspected and decontaminated by custodial staff on a regularly scheduled basis as designated by maintenance guidelines.
Any broken glassware which may be contaminated should not be picked up directly with the hands. The following procedures will be used: broom, or brush and dustpan.
Regulated Waste Disposal
All contaminated sharps should be discarded as soon as feasible in sharps containers. Sharps containers are located with blood glucose monitoring kits, craft and art rooms at Belfast Area High School, school nurse offices.
Hepatitis B Vaccine
All employees whose job has identified them as at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials will be offered the Hepatitis B vaccine, at no cost to the employee. The vaccine will be offered within 10 working days of initial assignment to work involving the potential for occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials unless the employee presents proof of vaccination.
Employees who decline the Hepatitis B vaccine shall sign a waiver which uses the wording in Appendix A of the OSHA standard.
Employees who initially declined the vaccine, but who later wish to have it, may then have the vaccine provided at no cost.
Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up
When the employee incurs an exposure incident, it should be reported to Waldo County General Hospital emergency room and to the Payroll Clerk at the MSAD #34 Central Office.
All employees who incur an exposure incident will be offered post-exposure evaluation and follow-up in accordance with OSHA standards as provided by Waldo County General Hospital.
This follow-up should occur within 24 hours of exposure and should include the following:
Documentation of the route of exposure and the circumstances related to the incident.
If possible, the identification of the source individual and, if possible, the status of the source individual.
The blood of the source individual may be tested for HIV/HBV infectivity. Superintendent is responsible for attempting to obtain written consent from the source individual.
Exposed employees will be offered the option of having their own blood collected for testing for HIV/HBV serological status. The blood sample will be preserved for up to 90 days to allow the employee to decide if the blood should be tested for HIV serological status. However, if the employee decides prior to that time that testing will or will not be conducted then the appropriate action can be taken and the blood sample discarded.
Employees will be offered post exposure prophylaxis in accordance with the current recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service.
Employees will be given appropriate counseling concerning precautions to take during the period after the exposure incident. Employees will also be given information on what potential illnesses to be alert for and to report any related experiences to appropriate personnel.
Interaction with Health Care Professionals
The health care provider shall provide a written report to MSAD #34 in the following instances:
When the employee is sent to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Whenever the employee is sent to a health care professional following an exposure incident.
Health care professionals shall be instructed to limit their opinions to:
Whether the Hepatitis B vaccine is indicated and if the employee has received the vaccine, or for evaluation following an incident.
That the employee has been informed of the results of the evaluation, and
That the employee has been told about any medical conditions resulting from exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. (Note that the written opinion to the employer is not to reference any personal medical information.)
Training
Training for all employees will be conducted prior to initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may occur.
Training for employees will include explanations of:
The OSHA standard for Bloodborne Pathogens
Epidemiology and symptomatology of bloodborne diseases
Modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens
This Exposure Control Plan
Procedures which might cause exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials
Control methods which will be used at the school to control exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials
Personal protective equipment available at each school and who should be contacted concerning such equipment
Post Exposure evaluation and follow-up
Signs and labels used at the school
Hepatitis B vaccine policy
Recordkeeping
All records required by OSHA standard will be maintained at the MSAD #34 Central Office.
New employee training will include personal presentation and written materials, including a copy of this regulation and documentation of training.
The MSAD #34 Central Office will notify school nurses of employees hired after the beginning of the school year so that they can schedule training.
Athletic directors will be responsible for scheduling training with school nurses for coaches hired after the beginning of the school year.
Those employees at risk of occupational exposure will receive an annual review.
Legal Reference: 29 CFR 1910.1030
Issued: March 12, 1996
Revised: March 31, 2004
Revised: April 16, 2004
Section EBBB ACCIDENT REPORTS
In case of an accident or sudden illness, the employees of MSAD #34 are authorized to respond to any emergency first aid situation and to take whatever reasonable steps are necessary (Policy JLCE).
All injuries involving students and employees engaged in School District business shall be reported to the Principal/Site Supervisor. Also, injuries to persons visiting on school sites shall be reported to the Principal/Site Supervisor. The Principal/Site Supervisor is responsible for the processing of an accident report and submitting such report to the Office of the Superintendent.
If an employee is injured on the job, he/she should notify his/her Principal/Supervisor as soon as possible and, if necessary seek medical assistance. Employees should then contact the Central Office to have an accident report completed. This report must be completed within 48 hours and the State Workers’ Compensation Commission must be notified. All injuries, with or without lost time, must be reported. In accordance with the Workers’ Compensation statute, MSAD #34 has the right to select a primary health care provider within the first ten days of having knowledge of a work-related injury. The District has an agreement with Coastal Medical Care to provide the initial medical consultation, if the injury is not an emergency. In the event the injury is of an emergency nature,
the injured employee should go to the nearest health facility.
Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §4009
Adopted:1984
Revised:February 29, 2000
Section EBCA CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN
Each school within MSAD #34 shall develop a crisis response plan. The crisis response plan shall be in writing and available at all times in the Principal’s office at each school.
The plan should incorporate the following:
Development of the plan should include input from administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents and recommendations of the District’s School Safety Committee
Development of the plan should include a thorough assessment of the safety needs and issues in each school building and on school grounds
The plan should address natural disasters, industrial accidents, threats from individuals or groups inside or outside the schools, deaths in the school community, accidents and other emergency situations.
The plan should include specific procedures for dealing with different types of crises/accidents and identify the responsibilities of school staff and outside personnel.
The plan should include procedures for safeguarding students and dismissing them from school if necessary.
A communications plan for informing staff, students, parents, the community and the media should be included.
A training plan and drills for staff, students and appropriate outside personnel should be included to ensure that procedures are understood
The plan should make provisions for the emotional and physical needs of staff, students and others during and after a crisis.
The plan should include a procedure for debriefing and evaluating its effectiveness each time it is used and for updating the plan as necessary.
The plan should include a list of available school, community and government resources as appropriate to the school.
Adopted: February 29, 2000
Section EBCC BOMB THREATS
The Board recognizes that bomb threats are a significant concern to MSAD #34. Whether real and carried out or intended as a prank or for some other purpose, a bomb threat represents a potential danger to the safety and welfare of students and staff and to the integrity of school property. Bomb threats disrupt the instructional program and learning environment and also place significant demands on school financial resources and public safety services. These effects occur even when such threats prove to be false.
Any bomb threat will be regarded as an extremely serious matter and treated accordingly. The Board directs the Superintendent to react promptly and appropriately to information concerning bomb threats and to initiate or recommend suitable disciplinary action.
A. Conduct Prohibited
No person shall make, or communicate by any means, whether oral or written, a threat that a bomb
has been, or will be, placed on school premises. Because of the potential for evacuation of the schools
and other disruption of school operations, placement of a bomb or of a "look-alike" bomb on school
premises will be considered a threat for the purpose of this policy.
It is also a violation of Board policy to communicate by any means that any toxic or hazardous
substance or material has been placed, or will be placed, on school premises with the intent to
endanger the safety and welfare of students or staff and/or to disrupt the operations of the schools.
For the purpose of this policy, "toxic or hazardous substance or material" means any material or
substance, including biomedical materials or organisms, that, when placed as threatened, could be
harmful to humans.
B. Definitions
A "bomb" means an explosive, incendiary or poison gas bomb, grenade, rocket, missile, mine,
"Molotov cocktail" or other destructive device.
A "look-alike bomb" means any apparatus or object that conveys the appearance of a bomb or
other destructive device.
A "bomb threat" is the communication, by any means, whether verbal or non-verbal, that a bomb
has been, or will be, placed on school premises, including possession or placement of a bomb or
look-alike bomb on school premises.
"School premises" means any school property and any location where any school activities may take
place.
C. Development of Bomb Threat Procedures
The Superintendent/designee shall be responsible for developing and implementing procedures
specific to bomb threats as part of the school unit's Crisis Response Plan. These procedures are
intended to inform administrators and staff of appropriate protocols to follow in the event that a bomb
threat is received and should include provisions to address:
1. Threat assessment (for the purpose of identifying a response that is in proportion to the threat, in light of what is necessary to ensure safety);
2. Building evacuation and re-entry (including selection of potential alternative sites for those who are evacuated);
3. Incident "command and control" (who is in charge, and when);
4. Communications contacts and mandatory bomb threat reporting;
5. Parent notification process;
6. Training for staff members; and
7. Support services for students and staff.
The initial bomb threat procedure will be subject to approval by the Board. The Superintendent/
designee will be responsible for overseeing a review or evaluation of bomb threat procedures prior
to the Board's required annual approval of MSAD #34’s Crisis Response Plan, or following
implementation of the procedure in response to a specific threat.
D. Reporting of Bomb Threats
A student who learns of a bomb threat or the existence of a bomb on school premises must
immediately report such information to the building principal, teacher, the School Resource
Officer or other employee in a position of authority.
An employee of MSAD #34 who learns of a bomb threat shall immediately inform the building
administrator. The building administrator shall immediately take appropriate steps to protect the
safety of students and staff in accordance with MSAD #34’s bomb threat procedure, as developed
under Section C, and inform the Superintendent of the threat.
All bomb threats shall be reported immediately to the local law enforcement authority, as provided in
the bomb threat procedures.
The Superintendent shall be responsible for reporting any bomb threat to the Department of
Education within two business days of the incident. Reports will include the name of the school, the
date and time of the threat, the medium used to communicate the threat, and whether or not the
perpetrators have been apprehended.
E. Student Disciplinary Consequences
Making a bomb threat is a crime under Maine law. Any student suspected of making a bomb threat
shall be reported to law enforcement authorities for investigation and possible prosecution. Apart
from any penalty imposed by law, and without regard to the existence or status of criminal charges, a
student who makes a bomb threat shall be subject to disciplinary action by the school.
The administration shall suspend and may recommend for expulsion any student who makes a bomb
threat. The making of a bomb threat will be considered deliberately disobedient and deliberately
disorderly within the meaning of 20-A M.R.S.A. § lOO1 (9) and will be grounds for expulsion if
found necessary for the peace and usefulness of the school.
In addition, a student who is found after hearing by the Board to have brought a bomb to school
shall be expelled from school for at least one year in accordance with 20-A M.R.S.A. § lOOl (9-A)
and Policy JICIA, except that the Superintendent may modify the requirement for expulsion based
on individual circumstances.
A student who has been identified through the PET process as having a disability and whose conduct
in violation of this policy is related to the disability shall be disciplined as provided in Policy JKF.
F. Aiding Other Students in Making Bomb Threats
A student who knowingly encourages, causes, aids or assists another student in making or
communicating a bomb threat shall be subject to the disciplinary consequences described in Section
E of this policy.
G. Failure to Report a Bomb Threat
A student who fails to report information or knowledge of a bomb threat or the existence of a bomb
or other destructive device in a school building or on school property may be subject to disciplinary
consequences, which may include suspension and/or expulsion.
H. Staff Disciplinary Consequences
A school system employee who makes or communicates a bomb threat will be reported to appropriate
law enforcement authorities and will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination
of employment. Disciplinary action taken shall be consistent with collective bargaining agreements,
other employment agreements and Board policies.
A school system employee who fails to report information or knowledge of a bomb threat or the
existence of a bomb on school premises will be subject to discipline up to and including termination
of employment.
I. Civil Liability
The school unit reserves the right to bring suit against any individual responsible for a violation of
this policy and to seek restitution and other damages as permitted by law.
J. Lost Instructional Time
Instructional time lost as a result of a bomb threat will be rescheduled at the earliest appropriate (or
practicable) opportunity, as determined by the Superintendent.
Time lost may be rescheduled on a vacation day, or after what would normally be the last day of the
school year, except on days when schools must be closed as required by law.
K. Notification Through Student Handbook
All student handbooks shall address MSAD #34’s bomb threat policy and procedures and explain the
educational consequences of bomb threats. In addition, student handbooks shall notify students and
parents that bomb threats violate Board policy and civil and criminal law.
Legal References: 18 U.S.C. §§ 921; 8921
17-AM.R.S.A. § 210
20-A M.R.S.A. §§ 263; 1001(9); 1001(9-A); 1001(17); 1001(18)
Cross References: EBCA - Crisis Response Plan
JKD - Suspension of Students
JKE -Expulsion of Students
JKF -Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities
JICIA - Weapons, Violence and School Safety
Student Code of Conduct
Adopted: February 25, 2003
Section EBCC-R BOMB THREAT—Administrative Procedure
If a telephone threat is received, the person receiving the call should obtain as much detailed information as possible about the bomb and its location and the building principal is to be notified immediately.
The receiver of the call should:
· Hit star 69 (*69) immediately
· Write down the exact time the call was received
· Write down as much detailed data about the call as possible
· Write down the p[hone number at which the call was received
· Write down any distinguishing characteristics of the caller—sex, age, adult or child, speech patterns
(slow, rapid, normal, excited, accent, loud, disguised, broken, sincere)
The call should not be discussed with other personnel except with permission of the principal. The Principal or designated person is to call the local law enforcement personn |