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Safe School Plan ContinuedInventory System - Engraved ID and Security StorageMost school-site equipment has a metal ID tag or a bar code sticker adhered to its surface. Theseitems are inventoried annually and there is an established accountability system. Office andclassroom supplies are secured.The School’s Social EnvironmentLeadership at our School is a shared process. Administration, staff, parents and students makecontributions to identifying safety risks and safety planning. The current management team iscommitted to developing our School toward excellence in the areas of academic and social behavior.The principal sets a positive tone for the school, guides the staff and works closely with them oncurriculum and school safety issues. The school site’s organizational structure is open and flexiblecontributing to sensitivity concerning school safety issues and promoting a safe, orderly schoolenvironment conducive to learning.Nondiscrimination and Fair Treatment of StudentsStereotypes can interfere with--and even harm--the school community's ability to help children. It isimportant to be aware of false cues including race, socio-economic status, cognitive or academicability, or physical appearance. A major source of conflict in many schools is the perceived or realproblem of bias and unfair treatment of students because of actual or perceived race or ethnicity,physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex or gender, age, color, national origin ornationality, religion, limited proficiency in English, sexual orientation, or anyone associated with aperson or group with one or more of the above actual or perceived characteristics--both by staff andby peers. Our School conveys the attitude that all children can achieve academically and behaveappropriately, while at the same time appreciating individual differences. Our School communicatesto students and the greater community that all children are valued and respected.Our School has adopted a Student Rights and Responsibilities policy and a Human RelationsMission Statement that emphasize mutual respect and caring. Our School and our District’s MissionStatement reads as follows:In order to maximize the successful education of all Bakersfield CitySchool District students and help them become productive citizens andlifelong learners in a diverse society, all individuals including students,parents, staff and community members:‣ shall be treated with dignity, respect and fairness;‣ shall encourage and maintain high expectations;‣ shall model an appreciation for socio-economic, cultural, ethnic,gender and religious diversity; and‣ shall contribute to an environment of mutual respect, caring andcooperation.Students, parents, staff and community members shall join together toshare a sense of belonging and take pride in our schools, facilities andprograms through participation and cooperation in support of the27