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It
is everyone’s hope that there will never be a need to enact
the following emergency procedures. Being prepared in the event
of an emergency or disaster is a responsibility the District has
to the students and families of our community, and is a responsibility
that is taken very seriously. Thank you for taking the time to
review this emergency information and these emergency procedures.
The Reed Union School District schools are well prepared to deal
with emergency situations. A detailed Safety Plan is in place for
staff to follow, identifying the procedures to follow in a variety
of emergency situations. Teams are established to deal with issues
such as first aid, light search and rescue, food, water, and sanitation.
Staff members have been trained and drills are scheduled throughout
the year. A site Safety Committee meets regularly to review procedures,
plan trainings, and check supplies.
The PTA has worked hard to stock the classroom emergency backpacks
and the emergency bins, located on each campus. The bins contain
first aid supplies, blankets, light search and rescue tools, student
release information, food and water, etc. Parents at Reed and Bel
Aire have been asked to provide a personalized “Comfort Kit’ for
their child at the beginning of the year. Ideas for personalization
include a simple note (“I love you.”), a family or
pet photograph, a non-perishable snack, and a small mind-occupier,
such as stickers, note pad, pen, puzzle, or small toy. The emergency
bin has some books and games.
If there is an emergency during the school day, the safety and well-being
of the students will be the highest priority. Staff members are required
by state law to serve as emergency workers, and a sufficient number
of staff will be on site to care for students, no matter how long it
takes to reunite students with their families or designated release
individuals. The students will be sheltered in the classrooms, if possible.
If it is determined the buildings are unsafe, the students will be
supervised on the grass fields. Students will only be released from
school following strict procedures, which are outlined below.
Students can only be released to those individuals designated by parents/guardians.
Please give careful consideration to those you specify for this purpose
on the emergency release form and in the Instant Alert system. This
is particularly important for parents who work outside of Tiburon.
If a parent cannot reach the school because of highway or bridge damage/closure
or other reasons, the person designated for emergency release may need
to provide comfort and care to your child for an extended period of
time.
Specific procedures, as described below, are established to maintain
a safe and secure environment during what will likely be a very stressful
time. The school will make every effort to contact the parents of any
seriously injured students first. All parents and those authorized
for emergency release will be asked to follow the direction of staff
and volunteers. Parents with special skills, such as medical or CERT
training, are asked to notify staff of their availability to provide
emergency assistance. While it can be anticipated an emergency situation
will be stressful for all involved, we ask that all individuals remain
calm and patient. It is truly in the best interest of every child that
all adults present in emergency situations are patient while cooperating
with established emergency procedures, in spite of what will certainly
seem to be an interminable wait to be reunited with family.
To Prepare for an Emergency:
Keep the information for emergency contacts at the school office and
on the Instant Alert system up-to-date.
While choosing friends and family authorized to pick up your child
in case of an emergency, consider the following: Will my child feel
safe with this family and in their home? Is this family aware of my
child’s medical or other needs?
Designate an out-of-state contact for family emergency information.
Notify the authorized individuals listed on your child's registration
form and in the Instant Alert system that you have granted them authorization
for pick up in the case of an emergency.
Alert them of any special medical or dietary requirements your child
may have.
Let your child know who may make the pick up at school if you are unable
to do so.
Keep a copy of the names and phone numbers of individuals who are authorized
to pick up your child and any other necessary emergency information
in your home, car, and office.
IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (including power outages), please do not
call the school.The Instant Alert system will be activated in the case
of any emergency, including a power outage.
Listen to local radio for information:
KCBS 740 AM
KGO 810 AM
WBEX 840 Belvedere Disaster Information
PGU 1330 AM Corte Madera Disaster Information
IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY INVOLVING CHILD PICK-UP
Students will only be released to authorized individuals after they
present proper identification. Try to walk to school instead of driving,
as Tiburon Blvd. and surrounding streets will be very congested and
emergency vehicles will need access. If it is necessary to drive,
please do not park on any street adjacent to the school. Do not park
in any school parking lot. At Reed School, do not use Kleinhert Way,
and at Bel Aire School do not attempt to use the driveway, as these
areas are reserved for emergency vehicle parking and turn-around
space. Lives may depend on adequate access by emergency vehicles
and personnel. Please follow directions for the Check-In Table While
in line, you will be asked to complete the "Student Request Form."
NO STUDENT WILL BE RELEASED TO ANYONE EXCEPT TO THOSE AUTHORIZED
ON THE STUDENT’S REGISTRATION FORM OR IN THE INSTANT ALERT
SYSTEM
At the Check-In Table, identification and authorization will be verified.
Once the authorization is processed, a runner will be sent to retrieve
the student. Parents/authorized individuals will then proceed to
the Check-Out Table. The runner will bring the student to the Check-Out
Table to be released to the parent/authorized individual, along with
any other students the school is authorized to release to that person.
The parent/authorized individual’s intended destination, phone
number, departure time, and signature will be recorded. To help reduce
traffic congestion, you will be asked to please leave the campus
immediately after students have been released to you.
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