720 - SAFETY PROGRAM
The Auburndale Board of Education has, as one of its primary concerns, the safety, health and physical well being of students, employees and citizens using District facilities. To meet this concern, a school safety program shall be implemented in the School District of Auburndale. The safety program shall be directed to:1. Provide a safe and healthful school environment.
2. Protect the students, employees and other persons present on District property or at school sponsored events to the extent reasonably possible.
3. Comply with all federal, state and local safety rules and regulations including police, fire, civil defense, and health departments.
4. Minimize mechanical hazards and unsafe conditions in school facilities and on school grounds so as to prevent accidents.
5. Inform students and employees of acceptable safety procedures and practices.
6. Develop an attitude of safety-mindedness among students that will endure through their school experience and extend into their adult lives.
7. Develop a safety minded attitude among staff that will help ensure a safe and healthful environment, appropriate safety instruction, and enforcement of safe practices among students.
A District Safety Coordinator shall be appointed to coordinate all activities related to the safety program. Building principals shall be responsible for supervising the safety program in their assigned buildings and for keeping staff members informed of pertinent state and local regulations and recommendations relating to safety in the schools.
Adopted: March 15, 2000
Posted: 11/15/2007 07:01:58 am