507.5 - Emergency Plans and Drills

Students will be informed of the appropriate action to take in an emergency.  Emergency drills for fire, weather, and other disasters are conducted each school year.  Fire and tornado drills are each conducted regularly during the academic school year with a minimum of two before December 31 and two after January 1.

Each attendance center will develop and maintain a written plan containing emergency and disaster procedures.  The plan will be communicated to and reviewed with employees.  Employees will participate in emergency drills during the academic school year with a minimum of two before December 31 and two after January 1.  Licensed employees are responsible for instructing the proper techniques to be followed in the drill.

 

 

Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 100.31.
                                      281 I.A.C. 41.25(3).

Cross Reference: 507      Student Health and Well-Being
                                      711.7   School Bus Safety Instruction
                                      804      Safety Program

Initially Approved 02-14-2000                    
Last Reviewed  01-27-2021           
Last Revision