ADM 677 Crisis Management in Educational Settings Karen McCuiston Karen.mccuiston@coe.murraystate.edu Kentucky Center For School Safety

Third Class Web Reviews (One left) Emergency Management Guide Chapters 2-6 Book Review-Due March 25th Discuss Hazard Hunt Discuss School Safety Plan PowerPt Jon Akers-Guest Speaker on March 25th

Emergency Management What are the four phases of emergency management planning?

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Legal Issues Self -Evaluation Ride Home a. Yes b. No c. No, unless bad weather

What if the student is injured? 1. b. To avoid any personal liability, you should not transport students in your vehicle. Second reason is to avoid the potential for claims that you engaged in some type of inappropriate conduct. What if the student is injured? No call 911 they know how to handle every situation If the situation is life threatening, no call 911 you could be sued for not giving in transit treatment that emergency personal could provide NEXT

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Can I carry a weapon in my school (staff member)? Yes, as long as I keep it in the glove box in my car No, unless I plan to work after hours No, I should not carry anything that may be used as a weapon

2. c. Carrying a weapon in a school may be considered a criminal offense. Next

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3. Can I search for a stolen item No, I should contact the administration Yes, this is a minor problem and a student needs to find the stolen item No. This student is responsible for her own money. She should have kept it safe.

3 A. Issues of search and seizure are best left to the administration to resolve. Next

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4. Confiscate prohibited item A No. If anything happened totheitem,such as damage or theft, I could be liable for its cost. B Yes. But I do not need to return dangerous items C Yes, I can take the item and not returen it until a parent signs for it

4. B. Potentially dangerous items, such as weapons or drugs, should be confiscated from students Next

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5. May I give out info on another student to parents? A No, unless it is for social reasons B No, but I can direct the parents to a member of the administration C No, but I can let the student know that the requesting parents want info and tell him to give it

5 B Federal Law lists the entities or individuals who are allowed access to these records. The only parents who are allowed a right information on a student are the student’s parents. Either you or a member of the administration can explainthis to other parents. Next

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6. What do I do if a student is contemplating suicide? A I should respect y promise. It is important that this troubled student be able to trust me to keep my word. B No further action is necessary. The fact that the student is willing to talk about his suicidal feelings indicates that he is feeling better and would no do such a thing. C I should do what I can to help the child. That may include contacting the administration and the child’s parent.

6 C You have a legal obligation to take the necessary steps to protect the child. Next

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7. I believe one of my students is being physically abused or neglected. What should I do? A I should contact child protective services immediately and request an investigation. B I should not do anything. My job is to teach, not to get involved in my students’ lives away from school. C I should call the student’s parents and confront them with my beliefs

7 A. Most states have legal requirement s that compel teachers to report suspected abuse to the police or child welfare agencies. Next

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8. I offer a tutoring service 8. I offer a tutoring service. Is it appropriate to tutor one of my own classroom students for a fee? A. Yes. If my own students need extra help they will have to pay for it. B. Yes, but I give my own students a discounted price. C. No, I would refer my own studentsto another teacher who might be willing to tutor them.

8 C Tutoring your own students and receiving money for doing so crees a potential conflict of interest and should be avoided. Next

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9. May I talk to my student s about sex, politics, and /or religion? A No. If a question involving one of these topics came up during class time, I should change the subject. B Yes, but only if the topic directly relates to the curriculum and only during class time. C Yes, as long as I do not discuss these topics during class time and do not give my personal opinion on an issue.

9 B. In a classroom setting, within the confines of an approved curriculum, selected issues in these areas can be taught in a way that neither advocates nor exploits the issues. Next

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10. One of my students does not have money for lunch, do I lend money? A No. I do not lend money. If a student needs money for lunch or a field trip, usually other students have enough money to lend to them. B Yes, I always give students lunch money if they need it. C. Yes, I always give students money for a field trip. I would not want them to miss the experience.

10 A. Do not lend or give money to students because they may misconstrue your intentions. Your school should develop a fund for such emergencies. Any school-sponsored field trip should be free for the students. Next

How did you do? Reference- An Educator’s Legal Guide to Stress-Free Discipline and School Safety by Lawrence Mazin, John Hestand, and Ruth Koester

Safe School Plan PowerPt Presentation for the class What is included Look at Crisis Plans, Other Docs, Curriculum, Programs, SROs, Facilities Plans, etc… Calendar and Updates Due at the last class