NEPN/NSBA Code: EB 

SAFETY PROGRAM

Accidents are undesirable, unplanned occurrences that may result in tragic consequences—bodily harm, loss of school time, property damage, legal action, and even fatality. It shall be the policy of the School Committee to guard against such occurrences by taking reasonable precautions to protect the safety of all students, employees, visitors, and others present on school property or at school-sponsored events.

School district personnel shall participate in safety-related in-service trainings as required by federal or state law and/or regulations or by School Committee policy, and shall follow recommended safety practices and procedures in carrying out their job responsibilities.

The Superintendent/designee will be responsible for establishing a district-wide safety committee. The committee will meet at least three times per year to discuss safety concerns, make recommendations for improvements in facilities and practices, and identify needs for additional training.

While the Superintendent shall have overall responsibility for the safety program, each principal shall be responsible for the implementation and supervision of a safety program for the schools. Areas of emphasis shall include, but not be limited to, in-service training, including training specific to duties in the employee’s job description; accident record keeping; physical plant inspection; driver and vehicle safety programs; fire prevention; emergency procedures; and traffic safety problems relevant to students, staff, and the community.

To increase student awareness of safety, the educational program will include grade-level appropriate instruction in traffic and pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, fire prevention, and emergency procedures.

Adopted:  June 7, 2000

Reviewed:  November 7, 2011

Reviewed:  January 5, 2015

Reviewed:   December 5, 2022

Revised:  June 30, 2025