1. Guest Teacher Training Kim Schlemmer Assistant Superintendent,EASD
Classroom Safety
Guest Teacher Training
Kim Schlemmer
Assistant Superintendent,EASD

2. Agenda Fire Safety Injured Students Lockdowns Shelter in Place
Severe Weather
General Classroom Safety
Who to Contact

3. Fire Safety
If a fire alarm sounds, evacuate with Students immediately to designated rally point
Take accurate headcount
Report headcount to Incident Command
All Clear – means everyone is out
If someone is missing, provide name and last known location
Take clipboard with class roster with you when evacuating

4. Fire Safety Never assume an active Fire Alarm is a drill or false
“Evacuation without Hesitation”
Maintain clear exits in your classroom
Always know 2 ways to exit the Building
When exiting, use caution as Emergency Vehicles will be responding

5. If you discover a fire…
Pull a fire alarm to get everyone out of the Building
Close doors to limit spread of fire
Maintain control of students
Direct evacuation of your class
Tell Incident Commander the location of the fire

6. Fire Extinguisher Use Follow the PASS-word Keep an exit behind you
Pull the Pin
Aim the Nozzle
Squeeze the Handle
Sweep at the Base of the Fire
Keep an exit behind you
If one does not extinguish the fire, exit the building
Know your limitations

7. Relocation
In the event students must be relocated to alternative location
Follow directions of Incident commander
Maintain control of students
Use caution when walking to alternative location – vehicles, terrain
Assist in Student/Parent reunification efforts

8. Injured Students If injury/illness is serious or life threatening:
Call 911 immediately
Contact School Nurse and Office
Life Threatening includes:
Difficulty or no breathing
Choking
Unconsciousness
No heartbeat
Seizures (non-diagnosed)

9. Treating Injured Students
If possible, allow to self treat
Under your directions
Hand them first aid supplies
If you must treat, protect yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens using Universal Precautions
Gloves
Protective eyewear
Should be in First Aid Kit

10. Cleaning up Blood
Treat all blood or other body fluids as potential infectious
Contact Building Janitorial Staff to clean up
Do not clean up yourself unless you have proper supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Restrict access to contaminated desks, floor, books, etc.
If any students, or you, were contaminated, contact school nurse
Wash hands immediately with warm water and non-abrasive soap
Dispose of clothing or wash in hot water with bleach or with a biocide detergent

11. Lockdowns There are three types of lockdowns that could be initiated:
Administrative
Exterior Threat
Interior Threat
Each has its our set of protocols
All will be initiated with a PA Announcement in clear English – NO CODES!
Your first defense is to keep your classroom door locked at all times
Use “Lock and Prop”
Always lock door when the room is unoccupied

12. Administrative Lockdown
Used when we need to keep the halls clear
Examples:
Injury or illness that requires EMS
Drug sniffing dogs are brought into the school
Police are completing a non-threatening investigation
Keep students in classroom
Continuing teaching
This lockdown can end via a PA Announcement

13. Exterior Threat Lockdown
Used when local Police notify the school of an exterior threat
Examples:
Some robs a bank near the school and suspect has not been located
A hostage situation near the school
Keep students in classroom
Close all window treatments
You may need to move students to the hall or ask them to sit below windows
Continuing teaching if it is safe to do so
Limit movement within the school
This lockdown can end via a PA Announcement

14. Interior Threat Lockdown
Needed when an intruder is inside the school
When Announcement is made:
Quickly look in the hall if it is safe and tell any students near your room to get inside quickly
Close door and ensure it is locked
Cover the window in the door if you can
Direct students to an area of the classroom where they cannot be seen from the doorway and tell them to be quiet – Shut off Cell Phones!
Open window treatments if you can do so safely
Place red or green placard in the lower, right window if available and can be done safely
This lockdown only ends when school administration comes to your room with law enforcement and they end the lockdown
Never via PA Announcement

15. Shelter in Place Will be due to an outside hazardous condition
Chemical Spill
Fire (not in the school)
If a Shelter in Place Announcement is made:
Close any open windows
Direct Students to remain calm and to not leave the building
Continue teaching
If you notice HVAC system still operating, contact office and inform them

16. Shelter in Place
If any students, or you, start to show signs/symptoms of illness during event
Contact school nurse
Difference between “Lockdown” and “Shelter in Place”
Lockdown – classroom 4 walls
Shelter – Building 4 walls

17. Severe Weather If severe weather notification is given:
Direct all students away from windows
This may be in the hall
Remain in safe area until all clear in given

18. General Classroom Safety
Limit use of extension cords
Trip hazards
Fire hazards
Do not overload wall sockets
Fire Hazard
Do not store supplies near heaters
If you are hanging anything up, use a Ladder or step stool
Do not use a chair or desk to stand on

19. General Classroom Safety
Maintain exits in classroom
Always maintain accurate headcount of students
Hall passes
Accompany to restrooms
Clean up spills immediately
Minimize slip hazards
As needed, contact custodial staff

20. Who to Contact
If you are injured, even if you do not require medical attention
Report your injury
Contact Building Administration
For any Safety & Security Concerns
Call SRO Sheppard
Office –
Cell – –

21. QUESTIONS?