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Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary 1500 NW 49th Avenue
Lauderhill, FL 33313
Safety and Security
Handbook
Dec 8, 2015
2015 - 2016
Richard Garrick, Principal
Wendell Johnson, Assistant Principal
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This document should be kept in the safety folder, along with an updated class roster with
student emergency numbers and your red and green cards. Be certain that the safety folder is
accessible at all times, especially when there is a substitute.
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Table of Contents
Procedures for District Codes page 3
District Codes: Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Orange, Black, and Green
Evacuation/Lockdown Procedures page 4
Homeland Security Plan pages 5 Overview
Crisis Response Team (CRT)
Dismissal of Students
Evacuation Procedures
Student Emergency Information
Visitors
Emergency Early Release Procedures pages 6-7
Fire/Tornado Drill Procedures pages 7-9
Please Note:
*This document should be kept in the safety folder, along with an updated
class roster, red and green cards, and student emergency numbers. Be
certain that the safety folder is accessible at all times, especially when
there is a substitute.
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Procedures for District Codes
Procedure: When reporting a code you may use the telephone, a walkie-talkie, or
the intercom to contact the office and the appropriate individuals. Clearly state:
Your name
The type of code
Location of the incident
Standard District Codes
Code Red - FULL LOCKDOWN (Imminent Threat to Facility)
Imminent threat to the facility No movement in the building other than by police/fire
officials and persons designated by them. (See back for Lockdown procedures)
Code Yellow - LOCKDOWN
Teachers and students cannot leave the classroom. Teachers can still teach their lessons
in the classroom. No movement in the building other than by CRT members and others
specifically authorized. Teachers can still teach
Code Brown – Threat/Incident within the facility when the best course of action is to
implement the school Shelter-In-Place place. (Examples- Accidental chemical or toxin
release or chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosive)
Code Blue – MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Incident when the best course of action is to notify SAFE Team.
Code Orange - EVACUATION (Fire Drill)
All persons leave the building according to established routes or according to specific
instructions. An evacuation map with primary and secondary routes identified should be
placed in each room. Our Command Post will be T.B.A.
Code Black - BOMB THREAT Critical Incident
Key Issue: Electrical signals may trigger explosive devices.
No Communication on radio, cell phones, and radios immediately.
Leave all lights, fans, etc. as they are, on or off.
Use of the intercom, bells and tones may be discontinued.
In the case of CODE BLACK evacuation, do not turn on or off lights or fans, etc.
Code Green - All Clear
Depending upon the situation, one or more of the following will be initiated:
Full Lockdown
CRT activation
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Evacuation to the Lauderhill Mall (See maps for evacuation route and locations
assigned within the Mall).
EVACUATION Procedures 1. Have students take only items of possession, ex. Bookbag (This procedure applies
only in a Code Black situation).
2. Staff should direct all students to exit the building(s)
3. Classes in Building 2 will evacuate via NW 14 St. and classes in Building 3 will
evacuate via NW 16th St.
4. Bathroom stops are not permitted.
5. Office staff will transport medication to triage location.
6. DPC/Office Manager will transport black box with emergency dismissal
information to command center near the stage at the Lauderhill Mall.
Code of Yellow LOCKDOWN Procedures Lockdown signal is given.
Quickly spot-check the hallway outside your door. Any children walking by should
come immediately into your room.
Lock doors.
Close windows and blinds (if applicable).
Post the green sign in the window portion of your door, if all is well. Post the red
card in the window, if there is a problem requiring police assistance and or serious
medical attention. If no card is displayed, it will be assumed that there is a problem
and the classroom is empty.
If you are missing students or have pulled students from another class, please post the
students’ names to the CAB Conference.
Take attendance and record students that are in the room, missing students and
students that you ushered into your room. Await further instructions.
Disregard any fire alarms signal, or bells of any sort. Their CRT member will notify
via the intercom when the lockdown is completed.
Teachers may continue to teach in the classroom until further notice.
*Do not call the front office. It is necessary to keep the phone lines clear, so as to
communicate with the police, fire department and the office of the area superintendent.
*Do not open your door under any circumstance. Selected CRT members have keys to
unlock your door if needed.
**Cafeteria- Students/Staff in the cafeteria should report to the stage quickly and quietly.
The curtains should be closed. If necessary these students may be moved to the Music
Room.
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**Playground - Students/Staff on the playground should remain outside, unless the
emergency determines that they should be inside the building. They will be evacuated to
the Command Post or to another identified location. Be certain you are wearing your id
badge for police verification.
Code of Red LOCKDOWN Procedures Lockdown signal is given.
Quickly spot-check the hallway outside your door. Any children walking by should
come immediately into your room.
Lock doors.
Close windows and blinds (if applicable).
Post the green sign in the window portion of your door, if all is well. Post the red
card in the window, if there is a problem requiring police assistance and or serious
medical attention. If no card is displayed, it will be assumed that there is a problem
and the classroom is empty.
If you are missing students or have pulled students from another class, please post the
students’ names to the CAB Conference.
Take attendance and record students that are in the room, missing students and
students that you ushered into your room. Await further instructions.
Disregard any fire alarms signal, or bells of any sort. Their CRT member will notify
via the intercom when the lockdown is completed.
Teachers must discontinue their instruction for safety purposes.
*Do not call the front office. It is necessary to keep the phone lines clear, so as to
communicate with the police, fire department and the office of the area superintendent.
*Do not open your door under any circumstance. Selected CRT members have keys to
unlock your door if needed.
**Cafeteria- Students/Staff in the cafeteria should report to the stage quickly and quietly.
The curtains should be closed. If necessary these students may be moved to the Music
Room.
**Playground - Students/Staff on the playground should remain outside, unless the
emergency determines that they should be inside the building. They will be evacuated to
the Command Post or to another identified location. Be certain you are wearing your id
badge for police verification.
Code of Black LOCKDOWN Procedures
SAFE TEAM PROCEDURES:
Methods of Communication: P.A. System, Landlines, SAFE Team, Megaphones
and Cell Phones (Off Campus Only)
Code Black notification on All Call is made by administration
If needed a phone call will be made into the classrooms
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Safe Team will announce in hallways…sweep halls and bathrooms
Post a sign on front door: We have evacuated the building.
ALL staff must NOT use cellular phones or walkie-talkies during the evacuation.
Do not use any electrical signals as they may cause the bomb device to detonate.
Contact by landlines only.
Office calls 911, SIU, Area Office, Risk Management
Principal/Designee & Emergency Responders check campus
Head Custodian (South) and Campus Monitor(North) to open gates
Office take First Aid Kit, Medications, Emergency Bags, Parent Emergency
Contact, Staff Emergency Contact Info
Take Megaphones
Supervise evacuation and Zone areas at designated location
TEACHER PROCEDURES:
Visually scan your classroom. You are looking for any suspicious items or
packages. (If you notice anything suspicious, hang the black circle on the door
handle as you leave and notify Safe Team.)
DO NOT TOUCH THE LIGHTS or any other electrical equipment
Take plan book, emergency folder with red & green placard cards, stop sign,
current class list and parent emergency contact information.
Take your purse and cell phone. Students DO NOT take backpacks.
Unlock your door as you exit your class.
Bring any student found in the hallway with you as you evacuate.
Evacuate building in straight and silent line to off-site location.
Instruct students to Walk with a Purpose…DO NOT RUN!!!
Keep all students in sight. DO NOT LEAD THE LINE!
Be alert at street crossings. Use your STOP SIGN!
Use sidewalks furthest away from the building.
Supervise and manage student behavior en route to the designated area.
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Once you reach the evacuation area, take attendance. If you have all of your
students accounted for hold up the GREEN card. If you are missing a student or
have someone else’s then hold up the RED card. The ZONE leaders will
communicate and locate students. Teacher holds the card ONLY!
Keep students calm and quiet.
DO NOT allow students to use their cell phones. They should remain off.
DO NOT give out any information to parents that may call your cell phone or you
see en route to park.
DO NOT release students to any parents.
Remain with your class throughout the evacuation.
If the evacuation occurs during specials, the special area teacher will evacuate to
the fire drill location. The classroom teacher must report immediately to that area
and resume responsibility for the class. Special area teachers will assist in the
overall supervision of students by circulating and monitoring the evacuation area.
Remain at evacuation location until the ALL CLEAR is announced.
Return to class and resume activities.
Accommodations for Limited Mobility Students/Staff Members
Golf Carts, Designated Driver, Pull Wagons
Homeland Security Plan
In the event of an incident threatening Homeland Security the principal and the assistant
principal will establish the Internal Control center in the Front office or at an alternate
location depending on the circumstances. The Administration will work closely with the
City of Lauderhill Police Department.
In the event of an emergency Lauderhill Police Chief will relay the necessary procedures
to the principal. The Principal and Assistant Principal will make the appropriate
notifications for immediate response to the Crisis Response Team members.
CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM MEMBERS
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Each Crisis Response Team Member is equipped with a walkie-talkie to receive
instructions from the Internal Command Post. Upon receiving information by each CRT
member is responsible for communicating the information to their assigned rooms. The
members and their assignments are as follows:
Reading Coach Jones- Responsible for Building 2, First Floor
Guidance Counselor - Responsible for Building 2, Second Floor
Math Coach/Assistant Principal –Building 1, including Cafeteria
ESE Specialist – Responsible for Building 3, Second Floor
Autism Coach – Responsible for Building 3, First Floor
Reading Coach Stewart- Responsible for Media Center
Science Coach - Responsible for office
DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS
In the event of an emergency situation similar to 9/11 the cafeteria will be the designated
location for parents to receive their children. The office staff will be set up with the
student emergency forms to verify authorized adults prior to students being released.
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
If an emergency situation necessitates evacuation, please take this safety folder along
with a class roster and student emergency numbers.
STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Mandated emergency forms are filled out each year by the parent or guardian for every
student. Teachers should keep a copy of the emergency information in their plan book.
An additional copy is kept near the Internal Command Post (which can be relocated if the
command post needs to move to an external location). These copies are in alphabetical
by class. Parents will be contacted as needed or required.
VISITORS
All visitors are to report to the front office to sign in and received a visitor's badge. Gates
and doors will remained secured in order to ensure one way in for visitors. This includes
deliveries and dumpster pick up. These individuals will drive to the front office; report
the nature of their visit and present picture identification. The Head of Facilities or the
designee will act accordingly so that the visitor may fulfill responsibility of the visit.
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Procedures for Emergency Dismissal
SAFE TEAM
SAFE Team Members- Principal; Assistant Principal; Office Manager; Head of
Facilities; Cafeteria Manager; Guidance Counselor; ESE Specialist; Math Coach and
Reading Coach.
In the event of an emergency, the Area Office will be contacted by the designated point
person (Office Manager) The Point Person will relay accurate information to the Area
Office. In the event that the Area Superintendent mandates an early dismissal, we must
be ready as outlined below.
All SAFE Team members as list above should be wearing their-“SAFE TEAM” vests.
The following SAFE TEAM Members will move about the campus as needed:
Principal, Assistant Principal, and Head of Facilities.
Emergency Early Release When the superintendent sanctions an emergency early dismissal, or a national
emergency is declared (ex. 9/11) the procedure will be as follows:
- Teachers will keep their students in the classroom. If they are in a specials class
or at lunch, teachers will retrieve them and return to class.
- Specials teachers and those teachers without students will report to the office
where command post will be located.
COMMAND POST
The Cafeteria will be our designated” Command Post” The front doors of the office will
be locked. Signs will be posted throughout the campus reading “Parents, Report to the
Cafeteria to pick up your child (ren).”
CROWD CONTROL TEAM
Coach Varner and Yasmine Jacotin will be posted outside of the cafeteria doors to
maintain order. Ms. Jacotin will be able to communicate with parents in Haitian Creole
as needed. Michelle Allen will serve as a substitute in the absence of any crisis team
member.
COMMAND POST DISMISSAL
The following persons will man a table with the emergency numbers of the students as
indicated by last name:
A - G: Anna Stephens (Teacher Assistant)
H - R: Debra Denson (Clerk)
S - Z: Michelle Allen (DPC/IMT)
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Once a parent/guardian/adult has been cleared to pick up a student they will be issued a
badge with the student’s name on it. The teachers will be asked to release the students to
come to the front office.
HALL MONITORS
Hall monitors will be in place to ensure the safety of students as they dismissed from the
classrooms:
Building 2, First Floor……………………………… Reading Coach
Building 2, Second Floor……………………………Guidance Counselor
Building 3, First Floor………………………………Autism Coach
Building 3, Second Floor……………………………ESE Specialist
Building 1, including cafeteria………………………Math Coach/Assistant Principal
Responsible for Media Center ……………………..Reading Coach Stewart
Responsible for Office ………………………………. .Science Coach
PHONE CALLS Each classroom teacher should maintain a copy of all of the student phone numbers.
Teachers will make phone calls to parents to inform them of the early dismissal after the
majority of the students have been dismissed. Students with medical needs should be
contacted first. Parent Link Phone System will be activated if the incident only effects
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary, otherwise the district will initiate.
IN THE EVENT THE DISMISSAL OCCURS BEFORE OR DURING LUNCH
Teachers will be asked to pick up their class from the cafeteria if an incident should occur
during lunch. Students may take their lunch with them to the classroom. If the
procedures for the dismissal are initiated before lunchtime, the students will remain in the
classroom. The cafeteria staff will prepare lunches to be delivered to the classrooms with
the assistance of the paraprofessionals. Hot lunches already prepared will be served.
FIRE DRILLS
Procedures for emergency exit should be posted in each room and should be understood
by the faculty and student body. The signal of a fire drill will be a loud continuous
buzzing sound and students will exit according to evacuation chart.
No talking is permitted during the drill!
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All windows and doors are to be closed when leaving your classroom. Turn off
lights. Teachers should take their Safety Folders with them. Attendance should be
taken once the students are lined up outside. Teachers are to hold up their green
card if they have all of their assigned students with them. Teachers will hold up
their red card if they are missing one of the students assigned to them.
If your exit is blocked due to fire, use the nearest exit. Teachers should discuss alternate
routes with students.
If a fire occurs during the lunch period, students should leave their lunch trays in place
and file out through the nearest exit.
Students will be instructed to give immediate attention to their teacher for instructions on
the proper exit routes to be used. Students and teachers are to wait for the all-clear signal
(a long ring of the bell) before re-entering the building.
Fire drills are conducted 10 times a year, including two drills within the first two weeks
of school. The first evacuation drill shall be held within the first five- (5) days after the
opening date of school. Each teacher is to walk his/her students through fire drill
procedures the first day of school.
Fire Drill Coverage Areas The support staff member responsible for each area is listed along with a backup.
Bus Loop West – Ms. Barefield & Joseph Bus Loop East – Ms. Bodden
Chung-Patterson Scott
Johns Santiago
St. Brice Trottier
Crawford Thelus
R. Smith D. Thomas
Stabler/Feacher Varner
Graves Graham
Spence Puccio
Wilson Voltaire
Moore Guiterez
Glover Norris
McNair McCoy
Florial
Car Lot/Field – Ms. Bryan & Hawkins Annex Block – Ms. Creightney & Rapheal V. Miller Proctor
Reid Nelms
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Soriano Budhai
Childers Clarke
Jenkins Dillard
Henry/Smith Turner
S. Thomas Dorsanville
Brown-Russell
Miller
Teacher Lot/Field – Ms. Jones & Stewart Duroseau
Hudson
Garland
Sapp
Ellington
King
Tornado Drills
All personnel on the school premises should be assembled at the far side of the
classroom, away from the large windows. Personnel in classrooms located in an area
without an inside corridor should be assembled in an interior hallway. All staff members
will respond to the specific command to assume the protective position facing interior
walls. The public address will be used to sound the command. The following
announcement will be made: "All students and staff, report to your assigned areas. This
is a tornado drill. Everyone down, crouch on elbows and knees. Hands over back of
head."
The following is the assigned support staff member and their coverage area for Tornado
Drills:
Primary Reading Coach - Responsible for Building 2, First Floor
Guidance Counselor - Responsible for Building 2, Second Floor
Autism Coach -Responsible for Building 3, First Floor
ESE Specialist – Responsible for Building 3, Second Floor
Intermediate Reading Coach– Responsible for Media Center
Math Coach- Responsible for Building 1 & Cafeteria
Science Coach-Front Office for translation calls
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