ARISE High School - Granicus

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H. School Safety Management Team
The Principal is the overall director of the School Safety Management Team and
will appoint those members of the staff necessary to respond to issues of safety
at the School and in the case of an emergency. Depending upon the nature of an
emergency, additional administrative, teaching and support staff may also be part
of the team, but may act only when assigned specific duties by the Principal.
I. Guidelines for Handling the Media
Whenever a natural disaster or crisis situation occurs, media coverage is a
certainty. School staff and administrators are encouraged to follow these
guidelines when dealing with the media. The School Principal should assign a
school spokesperson to deal directly with the media.
^ Develop a written statement for dissemination.
V Get the maximum amount of information out to the media - and thus the
public - as rapidly as possible.
^ Appoint a spokesperson (usually the principal).
^ Keep the staff informed through one person.
^ Be proactive with the media.
• Contact the media before they contact the school.
^ Set geographic and time limits.
^ Explain restrictions.
^ Hold the press accountable.
^ Create positive relations with the media before an emergency crisis
occurs.
^ Stress positive actions taken by the school.
^ Announce new changes made after the incident has passed.
Ill. Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
The use or possession of drugs, alcohol or tobacco are strictly prohibited at the
school or around school grounds. If a member of staff suspects that a student is
in the possession of a controlled substance, he or she should:
1. Identify the parties involved.
2. Notify the School Principal or his/her designee immediately.
3. Follow-up with a written incident report, including any witness
statements.
The School Principal, or his/her designee, should do the following:
1. Assess the situation and determine the level of assistance needed (i.e.
school counselor, police)
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