Hazardous Threats Policy

Code: EBCC

Amity School District 4J

Adopted: 2/14/90

Hazardous Threats

If a call or notice that a hazardous device or substance has been placed in a school or any other building or establishment, the following procedures are recommended:

1. Immediate evacuation of the school or buildings;
2. If the call was not received originally by the fire and police departments, immediate notification is required and both departments should respond;
3. A search of the building or premises should be conducted under the direction of the police officer or firefighter. All officers, firefighters and building custodians should assist in the search;
4. Circumstances will dictate whether any strange or foreign objects should be removed immediately or left for removal by a qualified person;
5. If a thorough search has been conducted and nothing found, the chief administrative officer of the school or building should be notified by a police officer or firefighter that reentry will be permitted;
6. Investigation of the incident should be made by the local police department assisted by the state fire marshal’s office, if requested.

Any decision concerning students’ dismissal and subsequent action after the above procedures have been followed are the superintendent’s prerogative.

END OF POLICY

Legal Reference(s):

OAR 581-022-1420

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