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5683 Crisis Response

5683 Crisis Response

2000  5683

          Non-Instructional/Business

          Operations

SUBJECT: CRISIS RESPONSE

When a crisis arises no school system is immune to the negative, physical or mental effect on its students, staff and the local com­munity. Immediate, effective and responsible management and communication can address the crisis and maintain a District's integrity and credibility.  Therefore, the District shall develop and maintain a unified position by:

  1. Identifying a crisis response team to develop a plan and maintain a strong, ongoing communications program in each school. This is the foundation for long range success.
  2. Identifying a media spokesperson who will be briefed on all details.  This spokesperson shall be the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only this spokesperson shall talk to and maintain a timely flow of information to the media.

The Superintendent/designee shall be responsible for informing staff of the crisis plan that is to be developed by both administration and the crisis response team.

Adopted:  5/8/00