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Forming the
Emergency Response Team
The
school principal is responsible for
overseeing the formation of the Emergency Response
Team and is the designated leader.
A
school’s Emergency Response Team should reflect the
diversity of the school community and should
capitalize on the unique training and expertise
offered by staff in various positions in the
school. Members may include:
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Suggested Team Members
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Principal
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Counselor
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Nurse
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Head custodian or campus
foreman
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Office Secretary
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Vocational education
teacher
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Chemistry teacher
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School security or law
enforcement personnel
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School psychologist
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Social worker
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Special education teacher
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Transportation
coordinator
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Cafeteria Manager
Personnel with areas of expertise (i.e.,
CPR, first aid, etc.)
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School Teams may also
consider community representatives such
as:
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Police, Fire, Emergency
Medical
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Social Service Agencies
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Mental Health
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Clergy
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Parents
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The purpose of the Emergency
Response Team includes the following:
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Develop the school’s
Emergency Response Plan based upon documented school-specific
risks, assets, and needs. This plan should use an
all-hazards approach and be aligned with the
District Plan. Conduct or coordinate orientation
training for staff and recommend additional
training.
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Conduct or coordinate awareness
programs for students.
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Evaluate the school’s
preparedness for
implementing specific emergency
response protocols
based upon the given situation.
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Report progress to the school’s school
based council, parents, and superintendent.
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Assist with the completion of “After
Action Review Report” (debriefs) following exercises
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