CRISIS

Situations in which immediate action must be taken to avoid disaster or breakdown, or to protect the health and safety of students and staff.

ALERT Signs

• Suicidal or homicidal ideation/plan/attempt

• Extreme, bizarre behavior (e.g., hallucinations, paranoia, uncontrollable outbursts)

• Death or serious, sudden injury of student or teacher that impacts significant numbers of students/staff

• Natural disaster or major accident

Policy/

Protocol

• Contact a school administrator and/or counselor IMMEDIATELY

• School staff will place a call to the District Crisis Team’s Hotline (390-2535)

• All involved will coordinate with administration and staff to assist in managing the crisis

SUPPORT TEAM:

• School Principal or Designee

• School Counselor

• School Dean

• School Police Officer

• School Psychologist

• School Social Worker

Necessary Information

Individual Student

• Student’s name, grade level, sex, ESE status and any special needs

• Your name, position at the school and phone number where you can be reached for a return call

• Behavior(s) that are being exhibited

• Any history of behavioral difficulties or hospitalizations through the Baker Act, if known

• If the child is removed from school for transport to the Baker Act receiving facility, immediate notification is required to the student’s parent/guardian by the school principal or his/her designee

Significant Number of Students

• Details of the loss or event that has occurred

• Your name, position at the school and phone number where you can be reached for a return call

• Number of students/staff members impacted

• Any special needs or other information that may be relevant to assess the level of response