1. WHEN RESPONDING TO A CRISIS
PREPARING TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUR SCHOOL’S BOARD
WHEN RESPONDING TO A CRISIS
Aimeclaire Roche
The Bishop’s School
David Wolowitz, Esq.
McLane Middleton, Professional Association

2. BEFORE THE CRISIS Clarify roles Agree on guiding principles
Establish a working structure
Establish working procedures
Document the crisis plan
Train the board and the administrative team

3. DURING THE CRISIS Comply with mandatory reporting laws
Activate the response team
Notify the board
Assure safety of students and others
Prepare a strategy and plan
Assign responsibilities
Set up communications

4. AFTER THE CRISIS Communicate as appropriate with the community
Conduct an after – event review
Adjust policies and procedures accordingly
Begin preparation and training again

5. Presented by:
Aimeclaire Roche The Bishop’s School 7607 La Jolla Boulevard La Jolla, CA (858)
David Wolowitz McLane Middleton, P.A. Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth, New Hampshire Woburn and Boston, Massachusetts