Critical response plan handbook

1. MIAMI BEACH
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Critical Response Plan
And
Emergency Operations Procedures

2. Faculty and Staff Guide
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3. Table of Contents
Early Release Personnel Responsibilities
Security:...............................................................................................................................3
LockDown Procedure: Code Yellow..................................................................................5
LockDown Procedure: Code Red.......................................................................................6
Lockdown: Special Considerations.....................................................................................7
Lockdown Assignments for Code Red................................................................................8
Teacher’s Responsibilities.................................................................................................10
Accommodation for Disabled Student Emergency Evacuation.........................................15
Map Miami Beach Senior High.........................................................................................16
Emergency Early Release Personnel Responsibilities
Public Address System:
Dr. Rosann Sidener and Ms. Chandrell Larkin
Security:
◊ Mr. Ramon Patrice and Mr. Robert Martinez will be at the front lot
addressing crowd control and car traffic management. Mr.
Christopher Gonzalez and Mr. Richard Samuels will be the outside
parking lots (Prairie Avenue) and teacher’s parking lot.
All other security personnel will monitor the hallways for students and
parents.
◊ Ms. Chandrell Larkin and Mr. Teddy Flores will monitor the
hallways for parents and students giving them proper directions.
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4. ◊ The Guidance Department staff will help with greeting
parents/guardians and direct them to their children.
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5. LockDown Procedure: Code Yellow
Potential known threat to student and staff safety exists within the community
 School administrator (or designee) will announce:
“Lockdown: Code Yellow… Lockdown Code Yellow”
 If indicated, call 911 and the Miami-Dade School Police Department
(305) 757-2677
 Notify district operations and Region II Center
 Staff and students located in open areas should immediately report to
the nearest secured area
 Teacher should stand outside their door and direct students, staff and
visitors to the nearest secured area
 Disregard bell system
 Secure school perimeter, if necessary
 Critical Incidence Response Team members should report to the main
office for briefing
 Classroom doors should be closed and locked; open windows should
be closed
 Turn off all audio-visual equipment
 Cellular phone use will be limited to the reporting of emergency
information
 Teachers should continue with regular classroom activity
 Follow directions or emergency personnel and school administrators
during the emergency period
 Lockdown update announcements should be made every 15 minutes,
or sooner if indicated
 All students, staff and visitors should remain in Lockdown, Code
Yellow Mode until “All Clear” announcement is made
 Once “All Clear” announcement has been delivered, regular school
activity may resume
 School administrator should conduct a debriefing meeting with
members of the School Critical Incident Response Team, in order to
assess the effectiveness of the lockdown
 School administrator is encouraged to review lockdown response at a
faculty/staff meeting
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6. LockDown Procedure: Code Red
Imminent, proximal threat to student and staff safety exists on campus
 School administrator (or designee) will announce:
“Lockdown: Code Red…Lockdown Code Red
 Contact 911 and the Miami-Dade Public Schools Police Department
(305) 757-2677
 Notify Region Center II Operations
 Staff and students located in open areas should immediately report to
the nearest secured area
 Teachers stand outside their door and direct students, or staff, and
visitors to the nearest secured area (until hallways are clear)
 Classroom doors should be closed and locked; open windows should
be closed
 Turn off all audio-visual equipment
 Students should quietly remain in their seats
 Secure school perimeter as best possible
 Disregard the bell system
 Cellular phone use will be limited to the reporting of emergency
information and should be utilized by school staff only
 Follow directions of emergency personnel and school administrators
throughout the emergency period
 Lockdown update announcements should be made every 15 minutes,
or sooner if indicated, consider using electronic mail as a form of
communicating with staff
 All staff and students/visitors should remain in Lockdown, Code Red
mode until “All Clear” announcement is made
 Once “All Clear” announcement has been delivered, regular school
activity may resume
 School administrator should conduct a debriefing meeting with
members of the School Critical Incident Response Team, in order to
assess the effectiveness of the lockdown
 Whenever possible do no utilize areas that are enclosed with glass
 School administrator is encouraged to review lockdown response at a
faculty/staff meeting
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7. Lockdown: Special Considerations
Public Address Systems:
Classroom and other areas of the facility may not be equipped to receive
announcement via the public address system. In such cases staff will be
directed to alert teachers of the lockdown status.
Physical Education and other outdoor activities:
Staff and students involved in outdoor activities present a challenge during a
lockdown procedure. It is recommended that school administrators appoint
staff to alert students and staff in these locations.
Cafeteria, Auditorium, Gymnasium, and Media Center:
Once a lockdown has been announced, all students and staff in the
aforementioned areas should remain lockdown in these areas.
Special Needs:
During a Code Yellow Lockdown, designated staff may deliver prescribed
medications to students previously identified with such needs.
School Entry, Class Change, and Dismissal:
Students and staff in transition should enter the nearest secure area until
“All Clear” announcement is made.
Administrative Duties:
Teachers and staff not assigned to a classroom site during a lockdown will
direct student in open areas to the nearest secure area and then seek shelter.
Substitute Teachers:
A copy of the lockdown procedures located in the Critical Incident Response
Plan Teacher’s Responsibilities should be placed within the emergency lesson
plans folder.
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8. Lockdown Assignments for Code Red
STAFF MEMBER AREA Room AREA OF PRIMARY/SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY
Dr. Rosann Sidener Main Office All Administrator in Charge and communicates with District
Ramon C. Patrice Main Office All Announce Code Red/Yellow and Announce All Clear
Supervise entire operation and Assist accordingly
Christopher Gonzalez Media 220 Supervise entire operation and Assist accordingly
Center
Chandrell Larkin Main Office All Supervise entire operation and communication with staff
Marisol Rivero Activities 231 Lock and Secure Activities Office
Edgar Botto Athletics 404 Lock and Secure Athletic Office
LaRosa Legree Attendance Lock and Secure the Main Office
Charmaine Williams Guidance 156 Lock and secure Guidance area
Sonja Clarke
Rosie Jimenez Main Office All Secure the common area of the main office
Nubia Malden
Francis Sciurba Media 220 Lock and Secure media center
Charles Veres Center
Kathy Lopez Registration 109 Lock and Secure registration office
Anna Sevillanos Testing 352 Lock room 411 and assist students that are in the hallways in the
Building 3 2nd Floor
Janai Guido Treasurer 117 Lock and Secure office door
Jose Mendoza Server 131B Secure Computer Server Room
Room
Robert Martinez Building 1 All Secure Building 1 and secure the hallway
2nd Floor
Mike Lorenzo Building 2 All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
2nd Floor
Lawanda Joyner Building 2 All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
3 rd Floor
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9. Richard Samuels Building 3 All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
1st Floor
Sheryl Woods Building 3 All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
2nd Floor
Teddy Flores Building 3
3rd Floor All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
Lakiesha Ware Building 4 All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
Jerry Thompson Building 5 All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
Dale Sims Building 6 All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
1st Floor
Mike Hanlin Building 6 All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
2nd Floor
Susie Gordon Building 7 All Lock exterior doors and secure the hallway
Custodial Team
Rose Smith Building 1 Monitor and survey Building 1 courtyard area
Fernando Gomez Building 2 Monitor and survey Building 2 courtyard area
Edgardo Duran Building 3 Monitor and survey Building 3 courtyard area
Benny Garcia Building 4 Monitor and survey Building 4 courtyard area
Elgen Joseph Building 5 Monitor and survey Building 5 courtyard area
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10. Critical Incident Response Plan
Teacher’s Responsibilities
Schools continue to be among the safest environments for our youth; however, potentially dangerous and
tragic events have occurred on school campuses and within surrounding communities. Being prepared to
address immediate threatening situations is key in preventing injuries to students and staff. Please ensure that
students are afforded the opportunity to seek post incident services.
“Critical Incident Response Plan: Teacher Responsibilities” was produced to assist instructional staff in
responding effectively and expediently to critical incidents that my impact the well-being of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students, faculty and staff. This document will provide teachers guidance in
responding to events that may potentially impact student safety and security.
Bomb Threat  Implement immediate
 Notify an administrator of the evacuation of students upon
threats. notification to evacuate.
 DO NOT touch, prod, or move  Designate someone to hold the
any suspicious object or package main exit door open until all
 Follow orders for personal persons in the class have
safety as directed by the evacuated. Continue this
administrator or designee in procedure until the classroom is
charge and emergency response clear
personnel.  Take the class list or grade book
 DO NOT use cell phone, hand with you
radio or public address system.  Check classrooms thoroughly
 If directed by the Administrator (restrooms, closets, etc.).
or designee to leave the Determine that all students have
classroom in an orderly manner cleared the rooms.
and follow you to a temporary  Supervise students’ enroute to
site of safety that is supervised designated assembly point.
by M-DCPS personnel  Make a roll call check at the
 Be sure to take you grade book assembly point. Report anyone
with you missing to the principal.
 Follow orders for personal  Follow orders for personal
safety as directed by the safety as directed by the
administrator and emergency administrator and emergency
response personnel. response personnel.
Evacuation of Students/ Hazardous Chemical Materials
Staff From Building Spills/Gas Leaks
Inside the Classroom/School
 Notify an administrator
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11.  Evacuate the area immediately  Forward any written evidence
 Verify that all students have of the threat to the school
exited room. administrator, when it is safe to
 Turn off the gas valve, air do so.
conditioning and ventilation
systems, if located in your room Hostage Situation
(if applicable).  Remain calm and non-
 Remove student(s) who may be judgmental.
unconscious or overcome by  DO NOT attempt to defuse the
exposure to chemical substance situation. This is a police
or gas. function.
 Close door(s) as you exit and  DO NOT agitate or anger the
take the class list or grade book perpetrator.
with you.  DO NOT make any sudden
 DO NOT attempt to fix gas movements.
leaks or clean up chemical spills.  Follow orders for personal
safety as directed by the
Outside the Building Administrator and emergency
Community-Based response personnel.
 Follow orders for personal
safety as directed by the Lock Down Procedure
administrator or emergency  Immediately close and lock
response personnel. classroom doors and windows
 As directed, shut off air  Direct all individuals away from
conditioning system and all doors and windows
outside air ventilators; close  Staff and students located in
windows. open areas (non classrooms
 Ensure that all students are in areas) should immediately
the classroom and that they report to nearest secured area.
remain there, pending further  Teachers and staff not assigned
instructions. to a classroom site during the
 Direct students to quietly lock down will direct students
remain in their seats. in open areas to the nearest
secured area and then seek
Homicidal Threat shelter.
 Remain calm and non-  Cellular phone use will be
judgmental. limited to the reporting of
 Assess immediate danger; if emergency information
student or intruder is armed or otherwise all audio-visual
agitated DO NOT approach or equipment including computer
make any sudden movements. and cell phone technology
 Notify the main office, when it should not be used until all clear
is safe to do so. announcement is made.
 Follow orders for personal  All staff and students remain in
safety as directed by the LOCK DOWN mode until ALL
administrator and emergency CLEAR announcement is made.
response personnel.
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12.  Follow orders for personal possible from all windows or
safety as directed by the areas subject to damage or entry
administrator and emergency of water. Store these items
response personnel. above the floor to protect them
from water damage due to
Nuclear Explosion/Release minor flooding
 Remain in your classroom until  Move audiovisual, computer
authorized to leave by the and business machine
administrator or emergency equipment to a secure location.
response personnel. If equipment cannot be moved,
 Shut down air conditioners and cover with plastic to protect
fans; close doors, windows, and from water damage.
other openings.  Take the class list or grade book
 Follow directions given by the with you
administrator and emergency
response personnel. Severe Weather
Tornado Watch/Warning
Severe Weather  Follow orders for personal
Electrical Storm Classroom safety as directed by the
administrator and emergency
 Stay indoors and do not venture
response personnel.
outside unless absolutely
 Be prepared to move students
necessary.
housed in relocatables and
 Stay away from open doors and
trailers into interior corridors of
windows, metal objects,
permanent buildings.
electrical appliances, and
 Be prepared to move persons
plumbing until the storm has
housed in multi-story buildings
passed
to lower floors and interior
 Unplug TV sets, other electrical
corridors, particularly to corners
equipment, and appliances to
space permitting.
the extent possible.
 Refrain from placing persons in
 Follow orders for personal
large areas that have a wide roof
safety as directed by the
span.
administrator and emergency
 Instruct persons to seek cover
response personnel.
where floors and walls meet and
to place themselves in a
protected position with their
heads and faces covered by their
hands and arms.
Severe Weather  Keep inside doors that lead into
Hurricane Watch Warning corridors unlocked. Exterior
 To the extent possible, turn off doors must not be chained or
all gas and electrical appliances, locked from the inside.
except as required in designated  Close window and outside
emergency shelters. doors on all sides of a building
 Store all books, papers, and
other equipment as far as
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13. Where there are no permanent buildings  Follow orders for personal safety as
in which to find shelter, occupants directed by the administrator and
should file down under tables/desks in a emergency response personnel.
fetal position and cover their hands and
faces with their arms and hands Suicide Attempt (in classroom)
 Contact main office immediately
and report nature of medical
Severe Weather emergency.
Tornado Strike/Aftermath  Direct classroom students to exit
room and relocate to alternate
 Follow orders for personal
location.
safety as directed by the
 Stay with student until assistance
administrator and emergency
arrives. Gather all information that
response personnel.
will assist emergency response
 Report any medical
personnel.
emergencies and other injures
to the main office.
 DO NOT touch or move weapon or
substance involved in the attempt
 Conduct an attendance count to
unless absolutely necessary.
ensure all students are
accounted for.
 DO NOT tamper with evidence,
clean or decontaminate incident site.
 Follow the directions of the
School Grounds administrator and emergency
 Get out of open areas and into response personnel.
an enclosed building
 DO NOT seek shelter under Suicide (in classroom)
trees or close to wire fences,
 Report the incident to the main
playground equipment, or
office
shelters located in exposed
 Calmly direct your students to exit
locations.
the classroom and report directly to
the nearest supervised classroom
Shooting/Stabbing site. Students should remain at such
 Direct students to take appropriate site until further direction is given.
protective action(s), such as take  Stay with deceased student until
cover, lie flat, remain calm, and assistance arrives.
evacuate to nearest secure site, if  DO NOT touch or move weapon or
appropriate. substance involved in the attempt
 Keep students away from windows unless absolutely necessary.
and doors, if the event is occurring  DO NOT touch or move weapon or
outside of the classroom. substance involved in the attempt
 Report the incident and any medical unless absolutely necessary.
emergencies or injuries to the main  DO NOT tamper with evidence,
office, when it is safe to do so. clean or decontaminate incident site.
 DO NOT touch weapon, tamper  Follow the directions of the
with evidence, clean or administrator and emergency
decontaminate incident site. response personnel.
Suicide (off Campus)
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14.  Report information to the
administrator.
Suicidal Threat
 Remain calm and non-judgmental.
 Contact the main office as soon as it
is safe to do so. If the student is
armed or in a precarious position,
DO NOT approach or agitate.
 Alert the main office to the presence
of any weapons/instruments
possessed by the suicidal student.
 DO NOT leave the suicidal student
alone.
 Summon a school counseling
professional to meet with the
student, if a verbal or written threat
is made. Provide the counselor with
an account of information
communicated in the threat,
including written notes.
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15. Accommodation for Disabled Student Emergency Evacuation
*** Identify Special need students in class ***
Assign Student(s) Responsible for assisting student’s departure during evacuation.
Special Needs Student
______________________________________________________________________________
Name
Room Number
_________________
Teacher’s Name
___________________________________________________________________________
Evacuation Buddy Students
_____________________________________________________________________________
Name
_____________________________________________________________________________
Name
Return a copy to Mr. Patrice in Room 703.

16. Map Miami Beach Senior High
6 Building 7
Building
5 Building
Cafeteria
Gymnasium
To Ross Field
1st Floor
Main Office
4 2nd Floor
Building 1 Building
2 Building
Auditorium
Media
3 Building
Center
Parking Lot
Parking
Lot