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Appendix N: SafetySAFETYPolicy of the Board of EducationBP 300.53Page 1 of 3The Governing Board believes priority should be given to safety and to the prevention of studentinjury. School facilities shall be designed and equipment shall be selected to minimize the risk ofharm to students.Principals, teachers and other staff shall be responsible for the conduct and safety of studentsduring school hours and school-sponsored activities and while students are using districttransportation to and from school.(cf. BP 300.44 – School Safety Plan)(cf. BP 300.35 – Legal Action Against the School District)(cf. BP 603.17 – Air Pollution Episodes)(cf. BP 300.42 – Campus Security)(cf. BP 300.9 – Safety and Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness Plan)(cf. BP 1000.5 – Transportation Safety and Emergencies)(cf. BP 500.29 – Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan)(cf. BP 603.19 – Universal Precautions)(cf. BP 601.1 – Conduct of Pupils)(cf. BP 1000.4 – School Bus Video Camera Surveillance)(cf. BP 603.22 – Health Care and Emergencies)(cf. BP 603.4 – Accidents to Pupils)(cf. BP 300.10 – Insurance)(cf. BP 601.7 – School Discipline)(cf. BP 601.3 – Suspension)(cf. BP 601.4 – Expulsion/Due Process)The principal or designee shall establish school rules consistent with law, Board policy andadministrative regulation for the safe and appropriate use of school equipment, materials and forstudent conduct. School staff shall train students on the safety rules and shall provide safetyinstruction as appropriate. Copies of the rules shall be sent to parents/guardians and be readilyavailable at the school at all times.