E - Support Services Archives - ConVal School Board

EB – Safety Program

The Superintendent will cause the formation of the Joint Loss Management Committee as required by RSA 281-A:64, III, and a Crisis Management Plan that conforms to the national Incident Command System.

EBB — Safe Schools

The Board recognizes that effective learning and teaching takes place in a safe, secure and welcoming environment and that safe schools contribute to improved attendance, increased student achievement and community support.

EBBB – Reporting Accidents Involving Physical Harm of Students

In the case of an accident occurring on school property or at a school-sponsored function, the supervising adult shall fill out an accident report and submit it to the Principal as soon as possible,

EBBC – Emergency Care and First Aid (Student Accidents and Accident Reports)

All school personnel have responsibilities regarding injuries and emergencies as follows:

1. Administering first aid and/or summoning medical assistance
2. Notifying administration
3. Notifying parents/guardians
4.

EBBD – Indoor Air Quality

In order to ensure that all school buildings have adequate indoor air quality, the Board directs the Superintendent to address methods of minimizing or eliminating emissions from buses, cars, delivery vehicles,

EBCA – Crisis Prevention and Emergency Response Plans

Category: Recommended Related Policies: ADD, EB, EBCD, EG, JICK & JLCJA

Related Administrative Procedures: EBCA-R & EG-R

The Board recognizes that schools are subject to a number of potentially dangerous events,

EBCB – Fire Drills

Fire drills will be scheduled by the building principal pursuant to state statute and/or the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Exceptions to the frequency of such drills may be granted pursuant to state law.

EBCC – Bomb Threats

The School Board recognizes that bomb threats are a significant concern to the schools. Whether the threat is real or a hoax, a bomb threat represents a potential danger to the safety and welfare of students,

EBCD – Emergency Closings

The Superintendent shall establish criteria and procedures for emergency closings of the schools.

Students, parents, and staff shall be informed early in each school year of the procedures which will be used to notify them in case of emergency closing,

EBCE – School Closings

No school, office, or system event cancellation or delay will be made without the direct authorization of the Superintendent of Schools. In the event the Superintendent is unavailable, such decisions will be made by the Assistant Superintendent or designee.

EBCF – Pandemic/Epidemic Emergencies

The Board recognizes that a pandemic/epidemic is a serious threat that stands to affect students, staff, and the community as a whole. The Board establishes this policy in the event the town/ municipality and/or school district is affected by a pandemic or epidemic.

EBCG/JHCC – Communicable and Infectious Diseases

Students and employees of the District are expected to attend the schools of the district without being infected with serious communicable diseases. Nonetheless, the Board recognizes that staff, students, volunteers and others may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens,

EC – Buildings and Grounds Management

The Superintendent will have the general responsibility for the care, custody and safekeeping of all school property, establishing such procedures and employing such means as may be necessary to discharge this responsibility.

ECA – Buildings And Grounds Security

The School Board will cooperate closely with local law enforcement and fire departments, and with insurance company inspectors.

Records and funds will be kept in a safe, locked location.

ECAC – Vandalism

Vandalism is defined as the willful damaging, destruction or defacing of school-owned property.
This definition also applies to any deliberate tampering with or misuse of district computer
network services or equipment.

ECAF – Audio And Video Surveillance On School Buses

Video cameras may be used on school buses to monitor student behavior. Audio recordings in conjunction with video recordings may also be captured on school buses, in accordance with the provisions of RSA 570-A:2.

ECE – Traffic and Parking

Driving and parking on school property are privileges granted by the School Board, or its designee, to persons who have reasons to be in the schools or on school property.

ECF – Energy Management & Conservation Policy

The ConVal School Board believes that every effort should be made to conserve energy and natural resources while exercising sound financial management. Energy systems include, but are not limited to,

EDC – Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials

No school equipment may be used for other than school, school related, civic, or educational purposes.

The Board shall permit school equipment to be loaned to staff members when such use is related to their employment,

EEA – Student Transportation Services

The District shall provide transportation for pupils to schools in the District consistent with provisions of RSA 189:6, RSA 189:6-a, RSA 189:9, and RSA 189:9-a provided that they live one mile or more from the school.

EEAA – Video Surveillance on School Property

The School Board authorizes the use of video devices on District property to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all staff, students and visitors to District property and to safeguard District buildings,

EEAB – Video and Audio Recording For Instructional and Professional Development Purposes

The ConVal School District is committed to the use of technology to enhance the education of its students. The District acknowledges that video, digital video, and audio recording (“recording”) in the classroom may be useful for instructional and/or professional development purposes.

EEAE – School Bus Safety Program

The safety and welfare of student riders will be the first consideration in all matters pertaining to transportation. Safety precautions will include the following:

1. Children will be instructed as to the proper procedure for boarding and exiting from a school bus and in proper and safe conduct while aboard.

EEAEA – Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing – School Bus Drivers and Contracted Carriers

1. Statement of Policy

The School Board believes that the safety of students while being transported to and from school or school activities is of utmost importance and is the primary responsibility of the driver of the vehicle.

EEAEC — Student Conduct On School Buses

Students using District transportation must understand that they are under the jurisdiction of the School from the time they board the bus until they exit the bus.

Students transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of the District and under control of the bus driver.

EEAG — Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students and for Other School Purposes

Any use of private vehicles to transport students to or from school, field trips, athletic events, or other school functions, must have prior authorization by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

EF – Food Service Management

The ConVal School District shall provide a food services program within the appropriate regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and State Department of Education, or any other entity with proper jurisdiction over the program.

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EFA – Availability And Distribution Of Healthy Foods

The School District will support the availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages in all school buildings during the school day.

The Superintendent or designee is responsible for ensuring that all foods and beverages distributed within the district meet nutritional standards established by state and federal law relative to: (1) nutrient density;

EFAA — Meal Charging

The District encourages all parents and guardians (hereinafter “parents”) to provide a healthy breakfast and lunch for their student(s). Parents are welcome to send students to school with a “brown bag/lunch box”

EFC – Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Policy

The ConVal School Board recognizes that adequate nutrition is essential to the development, health, and learning of all students. The Superintendent or designee shall facilitate and encourage the participation of students from low-income families in the district’s food service program.

EFDA – Overdue Accounts

Prior to the start of each school year, parents/guardians shall be advised of meal prices and payment options, as well as information on participation in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

EFE – Vending Machines

The installation and use of vending machines in the schools will be to complement the school lunch program, and encourage students and staff in good eating habits. Contents of vending machines will be in compliance with Policy JLCF,

EGAD – Copyright Compliance

The ConVal School District adheres to the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code). It is imperative that all staff and students recognize the importance of the law and continuously guard against its infringement.

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EH – Public Use Of School Records

The Superintendent is hereby designated the custodian of all District governmental records, including but not limited to, minutes, documents, writings, letters, memoranda, e-mails, or other written, typed, copied, electronic or developed information received,

EHAA – Internet Safety And Responsible Use Policy For Students

Overview

The ConVal School District provides its students access to a multitude of technology resources. These resources provide opportunities to enhance learning and improve communication within our education community and with the global community beyond our campus.

EHAA-F: Agreement for Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials

In accordance with the Contoocook Valley School District Acceptable Use Policy:

No school equipment may be used for other than school, school related, civic, or education purposes.

The Board will permit school equipment to be loaned to staff members when such use is related to their employment and to students when the equipment is to be used in connection with their studies or extra-curricular activities.

EHAB – Data Governance and Security

To accomplish the ConVal School District’s mission and comply with the law, the District must collect, create and store information. Accurately maintaining and protecting this data is important for efficient District operations,

EHB – Data/Records Retention

The Superintendent shall develop procedures for a records retention system that is in compliance with RSA 189:29-a, 186-C:10-a, and the New Hampshire Department of Education regulations, as well as all other pertinent state and federal law.

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EI – Risk Management

The School Board recognizes its responsibility for properly managing the resources of the school system. This responsibility includes concern for the safety of students, employees and the public, as well as concern for protecting the system’s property from loss.

EIB – Liability Insurance And Pooled Risk Management

The School Board may procure liability insurance to protect against such risks of loss, cost, or damage to itself, its employees or its pupils, or other loss. Such insurance may include general liability coverage,