ABC Unified School District

Safe School Action Plan

Leal Elementary School

Submitted By: Laura Makely

Date: October 1, 2013

ABC Unified School District Child Welfare and Attendance Safe School Action Plan Certification

School Name: Name of School

Date: October 1, 2013 Required Signatures Principal/Designee: Classified Representative: Print Name Laura Makely Ruthie Duron Signature ______________________ ______________________

Certificated Representative: Craig Spratt ______________________ Parent: Al Vicencio ______________________

LAW ENFORCEMENT LA County Sheriff Department __________________________________________ Cerritos, California Other Safe School Team Members Name Rachel Santos Steve Clinton

Position Teacher Teacher

This is a public document and will be readily available for inspection at the school site and at the District Office. The Safe School Action Plan is part of the Comprehensive Safe School Plan and will be evaluated and amended by the school site council or school safety planning committee prior to March 1 of every year.

ABC Unified School District Child Welfare and Attendance Safe School Action Plan The staff, students, and parents of Leal Elementary School are committed to providing an outstanding instructional program that will equip students for a productive work-life, enable students to participate in a democracy as effective and informed citizens, encourage continuous individual development, and prepare students to join a culturally diverse society.

Baseline Data and Resources: Leal Elementary School is a modern, well-maintained school facility situated on a spacious property. Buildings are situated to facilitate the easy movement of students, staff, and visitors from one location to the next. There are several points of ingress/egress, only two of which are opened at the start and end of the school day. Safety of students and staff is a primary concern of all stakeholders of Leal Elementary School. The school is in compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and state earthquake standards. The schools disaster preparedness plan includes steps for ensuring student and staff safety during a disaster. Fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills are conducted on a monthly basis throughout the school year. Students are supervised upon arrival at school within the lunch/quad area. Students are fully supervised during recess and lunch breaks by a minimum of two staff members per playground area. All students are provided instruction on what to do in the event of an emergency during the first week of school and practice these emergency response skills at the monthly disaster drills. The School Safety Committee meets on a regular basis to review site safety concerns and to assist with the identification of items needing repair or creating a possible hazard. Emergency supplies are inventoried and re-stocked on a regular basis. A team of one day and one evening custodian ensures that classrooms, restrooms and campus grounds are kept clean and safe. All electrical, plumbing, roofing and fixtures are in good working condition and meet applicable building and

government code requirements. A scheduled maintenance program is administered by ABC Unified School District to ensure that all classroom and facility repairs are maintained to a degree of adequacy that ensures an optimal learning envirnonment.

Areas Needing Change: One area of concern is the front entrance to the school. Visitors enter through the front office door, sign in, obtain a visitors badge, and enter through a swinging door. Some community members have expressed concern that there exists no secured entry system, e.g., a buzzer entry system, to prevent the entrance of intruders on campus.

ABC Unified School District Child Welfare and Attendance Safe School Action Plan Leal Elementary

Person(s) Responsible

09/1306/14

COMPONENT ONE

Goal 1: To provide an inviting and safe teaching and learning environment. Principal, Administration and Staff 1. Objective- Throughout the year and by June 18, 2014, the following activities will be completed.

Activities: 1. Follow all district policies and Procedures regarding: . Child abuse reporting procedures . Emergency procedures/evacuation drills . Suspension, expulsion, and mandatory expulsions . Notify teachers of dangerous students . Provide staff with mandatory annual notifications . Anti-bullying policies; reporting procedures . Safety procedures . Visitor policies

. Crime reporting as needed

2. Inform students, parents and staff of safe routes to and from school. 3. Inform and train staff regarding disaster response procedures. 4. Conduct fire drills monthly and emergency/disaster drills at least twice yearly. 5. Provide each staff member with an emergency backpack that includes basic necessary materials. 6. Inform parents and students of school rules and progressive disciplines procedures.

7. Require all visitors to sign in at the Office and to wear visitor badges and follow school rules while on campus. 8. Conduct Student Success Team meetings.

10. Hold an annual public meeting for the revision and approval of the Safe School Plan.

ABC Unified School District Child Welfare and Attendance Safe School Action Plan Leal Elementary School

Person(s) Responsible Principal, Administration and Staff

09/13- COMPONENT TWO 06/14

Goal 1: To ensure that all students and staff members are familiar and trained in following all school safety procedures. 1. Objective- By June 2013, students and staff will have received training about emergency procedures and will have practiced for emergency events through drills. Activities: 1. September - all students attend a rules assembly in which school rules and progressive discipline are explained. 2. September - all students are instructed on emergency, shelter in-place, and evacuation procedures.

3. September - copies of the Emergency Organizational Plan and the Safe School Action Plan are distributed and reviewed with all certificated and classified staff.

4. Ensure that all staff members are familiar with their assigned responsibilities in the event of an emergency. 5. September, a meeting is held with all new staff members to review the Emergency Organizational Plan and the Safe School Action Plan. 6. A copy of the Emergency Organizational Plan is placed and included in each substitute teachers folder for easy access and reference in the event of a drill or actual emergency. 7. At least twice per school year, the School Safety Committee conducts a survey of all staff members requesting that staff assist with the identification of items in the classrooms that need repair or constitute a hazard to students and staff. 8. On a yearly basis, the fire extinguishers are tested and re-charged as required by the Fire Marshall. 9. Fire Marshall and the Director of Maintenance and Operations conduct an inspection of the campus at the start of school; work orders are submitted for any items that need immediate repair.

10. Members of the School Safety Committee share safety tips at the monthly staff meetings. 11. Each year, the Emergency Operations Communication Chart containing the telephone numbers of each staff member is updated and distributed to the key contact person on the plan. 12. An Evacuation Escape Route map will be updated and posted in each classroom on campus. 13. School activities such as Peace Builders and

Red Ribbon Week contribute to student safety and well being. 14. A safe and peaceful campus is one of the major goals of each staff member at Leal.