ABC Unified School District

Safe School Action Plan

Venn W. Furgeson Elementary

Submitted By: Mayra A. Lozano

Date: October 1, 2013

ABC Unified School District Child Welfare and Attendance

Safe School Action Plan Certification

School Name: Venn W. Furgeson Elementary Date: October 1, 2013 Required Signatures Principal/Designee: Classified Representative: Certified Representative: Parent: Print Name Mayra A. Lozano Sylvia Gervacio John Kim Signature ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

LAW ENFORCEMENT LA County Sheriff Department Sgt. Martin Acosta Hawaiian Gardens, California Other Safe School Team Members Name

Heather Montgomery, Teacher Ana Ibarbol, Secretary Isabel Rodriguez, 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 Mission Statement: At Furgeson Elementary, we believe that all our students can and will learn. We strive to ensure the learning of ALL our students by putting their academic needs first. We acknowledge and value the support of our families and community members to ensure student success. Venn W. Furgeson Elementary is a child-centered school where students and learning come first! All our students are held to high academic and behavior expectations. Our caring and dedicated staff is committed to the learning and the social and emotional well being of all our Patriots. Furgeson Elementary promotes a welcoming atmosphere in which parents and community members are encouraged to become involved in our students' educational endeavors. We utilize all available resources to meet the individual needs of our students and to create a positive, safe, and stimulating environment where all our students are empowered to achieve their utmost potential and become productive individuals who will improve their community and the world. STRATEGIES To achieve our vision, we will provide: -Strong standards-based instruction -Differentiated Learning opportunities -Intervention support (In class support, Reading Lab, Math support, and after school interventions) -Support for English Language Learners -Support for Economically Disadvantaged Students -Technology and Library learning opportunities -Fieldtrips and outdoors education -Physical Education -Social Skills curriculum: PeaceBuilder Curriculum (all grades) Skills Streaming Curriculum (small group) -Counseling Support: USC Intern and CRT Referrals (Providence, Helpline) -After-school enrichment (EXTRA Program) -Parent Involvement opportunities: Volunteers, SSC, ELAC, -Parent Education (workshops) -School-wide Discipline Expectations (Respectful, Responsible, Ready, PeaceBuilder) -Positive Discipline (community service) -Procedures and Routines -Community Support (City Initiatives: Rallies, Contests, Activate Hawaiian Gardens.)

Baseline Data and Resources: Furgeson provides a pleasant, safe and clean environment for students, staff and parents. A survey sent to parents in June 2013 revealed the following: OVERAL ENVIRONMENT 1. Furgeson has a supportive learning environment 2. Furgeson motivates my child to learn 3. Furgeson has adults that really care about my child 4. Furgeson is an inviting place for students to learn 5. Furgeson is a safe place for my child 6. Furgeson has clean and well maintained facilities and Properties Strongly Agree MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE 70 WITH FURGESON IS POSITIVE Agree 119 118 111 117 117 110 Agree 46 Disagree 3 2 5 3 5 8 Disagree 1 Dont Know (N/A) 4 5 8 3 2 5 Strongly Disagree 0

An assessment of current status of school crime reveals that the major problem we have is intermittent graffiti, namely in the parking lot signs on 221st Street and on the walls of some of our bungalows. Our custodian removes the graffiti and if necessary, painters from the District Maintenance Department are called to solve the issue. If necessary, pictures are taken and a report is made to the Lakewood Sheriff station. During the 20122013 school year, no reports were made to the Lakewood Sheriff Dept. The ingress and egress onto campus is secured by assigned school personnel at the beginning of the school day and at dismissal. During the day, gates are locked and monitored by all. Visitors to campus must sign-in and out and wear appropriate identification. All procedures are explained to our families in the Parent-Student Handbook received at the beginning of the school year. Morning supervision is provided to all our students from 7:40 a.m. 8:15 by classified personnel. Students in 1st 6th grade gather in assigned tables in the lunch area to facilitate the supervision and TK and Kindergarten students are supervised in Rm. A-5. The school is in compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to hazard materials and state earthquake standards. The schools disaster preparedness plan includes specific procedures to ensure the safety of students and staff. A variety of emergency drills, such as fire, earthquake, lock-downs, and total evacuation, are conducted throughout the school year to prepare students and staff. The drills take place during different times of the day to ensure students know how to react to the 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. The Staff handbook received by all at the beginning of the school year stipulates that all personnel has a responsibility to report any safety concerns to the administrator. Emergency supplies are inventoried and re-stocked on a regular basis. The Emergency Preparedness Handbook is also revised as necessary. There is a team of two custodians, day and night shifts, who are responsible for keeping classrooms, restrooms and grounds clean and safe. All electrical, plumbing, roofing and fixtures are in good working condition and meet applicable building and government code requirements.

Areas in Need of Improvement: Student drops off and pick up Prepare students and staff for Lock Down Level 2 Prepare students and staff for Total Evacuation Prepare students with a mock drill where injuries occur

ABC Unified School District Child Welfare and Attendance Safe School Action Plan for Furgeson Elementary COMPONENT ONE Goal 1: To provide an inviting and safe teaching and learning environment. Objectives 1. Ensure the safety of all students by implementing established District and Site policies. Activities A) Follow all policies and procedures regarding: Child Abuse Reporting Student Discipline AB9 (Seths Law) Harassment Student Dress code Use of Technology Safety Manual Emergency Preparedness B) Enforce site policies regarding visitors on campus C) Maintain classroom safety regarding fire, earthquake & chemical hazards. D) Maintain Emergency Backpack with all necessary items E) Maintain emergency information updated & accessible 2. Ensure the safety of all students through clear and consistent communication A) Hold annual public meeting for the revision and approval of the Safe School Plan. B) Create school-wide procedures and routines and teach or reteach as needed. C) Create classroom procedures and routines and teach/reteach as needed D) Review Behavior Expectations with all students E) Inform parents of all school/class rules, procedures & routines. F) Inform parents of school/class rules and progressive discipline procedures. On going 9/13 6/ 14 On going 9/13 6/ 14 On going 9/13 6/ 14 On going 9/13 6/ 14 On going 10/13 On going 9/13 6/ 14 On going 9/13 6/ 14 On going 9/13 6/ 14 Back to School Night & On going All Furgeson Personnel Date to be Completed On going 9/13 6/ 14 Person(s) Responsible All Furgeson Personnel

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E) Communicate regularly with parents to prevent issues F) Follow all procedures in the Furgeson Discipline Handbook G) Revise Emergency procedures handbook as a staff. 2. Ensure the safety drop off and pick up of students A) Announce the 221st street drop off pick up area as the safest area if students are picked up by car. B) Request police presence at drop off and dismissal time.

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COMPONENT TWO Goal 1: To ensure that all students and staff members are familiar and trained in following all school safety procedures. Objectives 1. Students and staff will receive training about emergency procedures for lock downs Level 1 and 2 as well as total evacuation Activities A) Staff reviews and revises Emergency Preparedness Handbook B) Students participate in monthly drills that include fire, earthquake, lock down, and total evacuation. C) Perform drills where classes practice exiting through different doors and evacuate to a different area. D) Perform at least one drill where mock rescue is practiced Date to be Completed On going 9/13 6/ 14 Person(s) Responsible All Furgeson Personnel

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F) Ensure all staff members are familiar with their assigned responsibilities in the event of an emergency. G) Safety Plan is distributed and revised by Staff and School Site Council

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