School Safety Plan Information

Board Policy 5142 – Safety

The Governing Board recognizes the importance of providing a safe school environment that is conducive to learning and promotes student safety and well-being.  Appropriate measures shall be implemented to minimize the risk of harm to students, including, but not limited to, protocols for maintaining safe conditions on school grounds, promoting safe use of school facilities and equipment, and guiding student participation in educational programs, and school-sponsored activities.

School staff shall be responsible for the proper supervision of students at all times when students are subject to district rules, including, but not limited to, during school hours, during school-sponsored activities, before and after-school programs, morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, and while students are using district transportation.

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that students receive appropriate instruction on topics related to safety and emergency procedures, as well as injury and disease prevention.
 

As required by the California Department of Education sections 32280-32288, each school site must complete and maintain a comprehensive school safety plan (CSSP).  CSSP’s must be completed and made available to the public no later than March 1 of each calendar year.