705. SAFETY

1. Purpose

The Board directs that the facilities of this district shall be maintained and operated in a safe condition.

2. Authority

The Board directs that there shall be developed, published and posted rules for safety and the prevention of accidents. These rules shall provide for instruction of students and staff in safety and accident prevention, provide protective devices where they are required for the safety of students and employes, and provide suitable and safe equipment where such equipment is necessary for the conduct of the educational program and the operation of the schools.

3. Delegation of Responsibility

The Superintendent shall prepare rules governing school safety and the prevention of accidents and fire which shall include as a minimum the requirements of law and the applicable regulations of various department of State government.

Such rules shall provide regulations and precautions for the safety of students in school, employes in performance of their duties, users of school vehicles, students in transit to and from school, injured students and employes, and visitors to the schools.

Combustible Items

Nothing is to be stored under stairways, in rooms housing electrical equipment, in fresh air intakes, in ducts of the ventilating systems, on fire escapes or other stairways, in corridors, in passageways leading into fire escapes, or in classroom exit doorways.

All combustible items such as paper, cartons, wood and textiles shall be kept in closets or on shelves in a mannerly condition; these supplies shall be kept to a minimum.

Cloths, rags, books and/or paper decorations shall not be placed in contact with radiators, steam pipes or other heated surfaces.

Raffia, cotton waste, and/or similar materials are to be stored in covered metal containers.

Stage scenery, costumes and other stage properties shall be handled and stored with all precautions necessary to prevent fire.

Excess and non-usable materials of a combustible nature shall be promptly removed to reduce fire hazards.

The hanging of flammable decorations is prohibited at all times.

Open flames shall not be used during performances.

The City Fire Code places limitations on the amount of flammable and combustible liquid that may be stored in a building. The limitation established is usually six (6) gallons. The amount of duplicating fluid permitted in a school may not exceed twenty-five (25) gallons.

All paints, oils, turpentine, shellac, varnish, lacquers, duplicating fluids, and other flammable liquids or solvents shall be kept in specially provided metal cabinets when not in use. This applies to unopened as well as opened containers.

Electrical Equipment and Appliances

No electrical installations are to be made in any school facility by persons not authorized by the Board of Education.

All permanent electrical equipment or wiring must be installed under authorization of the Office of Maintenance and Operations.

Only officially approved equipment and appliances must be used, in accordance with accepted safety practices.

Approval for the use of electrical appliances and devices must be secured by teachers from the building principal and the School District Fire Marshal.

The use of multiple or "octopus" wall outlet fittings is not permitted and must be eliminated.

Curtains and Drapes

All curtains and/or drapes in an auditorium, or in areas equipped with a stage platform, must be flame-proof, unless the material is non-flammable.

No material of any kind shall be used on the glass panels of classroom doors.

Only non-flammable curtain materials may be used on windows.

The Superintendent shall appoint a Safety Officer for the district who may form an advisory committee consisting of local police officer(s),local fire officer(s), supervisor of buildings and grounds and administrative representatives.

The Superintendent shall annually review with the Board all guidelines and regulations dealing with the safety of students and employes and the safe operation of school facilities.
 
 

References:

School Code: SS 510, 1518, 3128, 3141 et seq