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Safe School Plan Continued94AR 300.9Page 3 of 4EMERGENCY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESSPLANAdministrative Regulationsd. Identification of transportation needs, including a plan which allows busseating capacity limits to be exceeded when a disaster or hazard requiresstudents to be moved immediately to ensure their safety (Education CodeSection 39834).(cf. BP 100.5 - Transportation Safety and Emergencies)e. First aid kits at each school site.f. Arrangements for students and staff with special needs.(cf. BP 606.9 - Individualized Education Program)g. Upon notification that a pandemic situation exists, adjustment ofattendance policies for students and sick leave policies for staff withknown or suspected pandemic influenza or other infectious disease.(cf. BP 602.6 - Absences and Excuses)(cf. BP 604.14 - Home and Hospital Instruction)5. Closure of schools, including an analysis of:a. The impact on student learning and methods to ensure continuity ofinstruction.b. How to provide for continuity of operations for essential central officefunctions, such as payroll and ongoing communication with students andparents/guardians.(cf. BP 603.5 - Emergency Schedules)6. Communication among staff, parents/guardians, the Governing Board, othergovernmental agencies, and the media during an emergency, including:a. Identification of spokesperson(s).(cf. BP 300.1 - Media Relations)