A California Distinguished School

Cerritos Elementary School (CES)

2012-2013 COMPREHENSIVE SAFE SCHOOL PLAN (CSSP)

MISSION: Maximize school safety and create a positive learning environment that teaches violence prevention and emphasizes high expectations for student achievement, responsible behavior and respect for others. Maintain a safe teaching and learning environment through cooperative efforts of staff, parents, students and other members of the community. GOALS TIMELINE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S) & FUNDING SOURCE

IMPLEMENTATION/ PROGRAMS Staff Handbook

ASSESSMENT

1. Follow all district policies and procedures regarding: * Child abuse reporting procedures * Disaster & emergency procedures * Suspension, expulsion, and mandatory expulsion * Teacher notification of suspended students * Sexual harassment policy * District dress code * Crime reporting * Volunteer registration * Safety procedures Objective 1a: Disciplinary policy contains prevention strategies, and conveys clear behavioral expectations and consequences for violations. Objective 1b: Violations of school or district policy shall be handled fairly and consistently. Objective 1c: Staff training in intervention techniques, including preparation to implement elements of schools safety plan. Objective 1d: Promote respect for diversity, personal and social responsibility, effective interpersonal
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September - August

Principal, Staff, Safety Committee

(General Fund)

School Records & Reports Suspensions Office referrals Detentions Truancy Tardies Absences (ex/unexcused)

Distributed Sept. 2012 9/04/12 TBD 9/04/12 Oct. 2012 Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly As scheduled: TBD

Parent Handbook Revised CES Home/School Handbook Staff PeaceBuilder Training Parent PeaceBuilder Training New Parent Orientation Back to School Night Open House Media: Website postings bulletins, flyers, newsletters Meetings: PTA, SSC, LEAD, CEEF, PeaceBuilder Implementation Team,

Signed and returned CES Home/School Handbook Hits on School Rules and Policies webpage Attendance at meetings

and communication skills, self-esteem, anger management and conflict resolution. Objective 1e: Effectively communicate policies of Comprehensive Safe School Plan to students, parents/guardians and staff. Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses) (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) (cf. 5132 - Dress and Grooming) (cf. 5136 - Gangs) (cf. 5144 - Discipline) (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities)) (cf. 5145.12 - Search and Seizure) (cf. 5131- Conduct) (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) (cf. 6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs) (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development)

Student Leadership Team

Rationale: ABCUSD Strategic Plan

(Directive 3: Encourage parent involvement and learning opportunities) (Directive 4: Encourage safe and orderly environments through safe school plan)

Rationale: Cerritos Elementary School Single Plan for Student Achievement

(3.1 Support and Encourage Parent Involvement) (4.1 Provide and support positive behavioral and social approaches that enhance student learning)

Rationale: ABCUSD Local Education

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Agency Plan
(Title IV Support students physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and psychologically in environments that are conducive to learning) (Title IV students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free and conducive to learning)

September 2012

Principal, Staff, Safety Committee

(General Fund)

Staff/Parent Handbook Revised CES Home/School Handbook Cerritos Elementary School Disaster Response Plan Traffic Signs & Cones Volunteers directing traffic Education materials provided by LA County Sheriff re traffic laws at school site (workshop, flyers, website) Walk to School programs to reduce traffic congestion

Visual inspection of traffic patterns Data collection from Sheriffs Dept. on number of traffic violations in proximity of school Documented number of tardies due to traffic Documented incidences of graffiti/ vandalism

2. Inform parents of safe ingress and egress to and from school. Objective 2a: Assess schools physical environment and traffic patterns, including drop-off/pick-up procedures. Objective 2b: Evaluate ground security measures including procedures for closing campus to outsiders, securing campus perimeter and protecting against vandalism. Objective 2c: Consider effective enforcement /education by law enforcement (e.g., traffic violations) Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. (cf. (cf. (cf. (cf. (cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders) 3515 - Campus Security) 3515.3 - District Police Department) 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance) 5112.5 - Open/Closed Campus) 5131.5 - Vandalism, Theft and Graffiti)

Parent traffic volunteers and Crossing guards Local law enforcement

September - August Great CA Shakeout 10/18/12

Principal, Staff, Safety Committee

(General Fund)

Rationale: ABCUSD Strategic Plan

(Directive 4: Encourage safe and orderly environments through safe school plan)

Custodial staff/ Groundskeepe r Emergency Responders

School Records of emergency drills Prohibition signs posted at all campus entrances School perimeter gates locked 10 minutes after school starts and opened Documentation derived from Disaster Response Plan: Principals survey for

3. Emergency plans, emergency assignments, and emergency drill

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schedules are revised yearly and are part of the staff handbook. Objective 3a: Identify possible crisis situations, and develop tasks and procedures relevant to each type of crisis. Objective 3b: Assign staff members responsible for each task and procedure. Objective 3c: Develop evacuations plans based on school grounds and type of crisis situation. Objective 3d: Provide opportunities for students and staff to regularly practice evacuation plans and procedures. Objective 3e: Communicate Elementary School Disaster Response Plan to parents/guardians and the media Objective 3f: Develop with the District, methods for reporting violent incidents. Objective 3g: Establish post-crisis followup procedures, such as on-site counseling. Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) (cf. 5131.4 - Campus Disturbances) (cf. 3516 - Emergencies& Disaster Preparedness Plan) (cf. 1112 - Media Relations) (cf. 9010 - Public Statements) (cf. 3515.1 - Crime Data Reporting)

Local law enforcement agencies District staff (media relations)

10 minutes prior to dismissal. Staff/Parent Handbook Revised CES Home/School Handbook Cerritos Elementary School Disaster Response Plan Education materials provided by LA County Sheriff, Red Cross, FEMA (workshops, videos, classroom education programs, flyers, website) Emergency Response Plans posted in each classroom with assignment/description of responsibilities and map of reporting area Briefing for substitutes and itinerant staff of emergency procedures

emergency assignments Emergency contacts and supplies letter to parents School preparedness and selfevaluation checklist Incident command responsibility matrix Post-drill self evaluation and summary

August -June Dates: TBD (attached) Principal, Staff, Safety Committee

(General Fund)

Planning and training in compliance with SEMS (Standardized Emergency Management System)

Cerritos Elementary School Safety Corner webpage

Rationale: ABCUSD Strategic Plan

(Directive 4: Encourage safe and orderly environments through safe school plan)

Emergency Responders Local law enforcement

School Records of emergency drills Post drill self evaluation and summary

Rationale: ABCUSD Local Education Agency Plan

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(Title IV students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free and conducive to learning)

agencies

Staff Handbook Cerritos Elementary School Disaster Response Plan Education materials provided by LA County Sheriff & Fire Dept. (workshop, flyers, safety videos) Emergency and Evacuation Procedures posted on school website Safety Corner Compliance inspection by local Fire and Safety Department Inspector

4. Conduct fire drills monthly and emergency disaster drills twice yearly. Objective 4a: Assess schools physical environment, including risk management analysis and development of measures for school grounds and buildings safety. Objective 4b: Develop evacuations plans based on school grounds and type of disaster. Objective 4c: Provide opportunities for students and staff to regularly practice evacuation plans and procedures. Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. 3515.3 - District Police Department) (cf. 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance) (cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan) (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development)

September - June Principal, Staff

(General Fund)

Sept 4, 2012 TBD Oct. 2012

Emergency Response Plans and evacuation routes posted in each classroom Briefing for substitutes and itinerant staff of emergency procedures Signed and returned CES Home/School Handbook Hits on School Rules and Policies webpage Attendance at meetings Staff/Parent Handbook Revised CES Home/School Handbook Staff PeaceBuilder Training Parent PeaceBuilder School Records Observation

Consultant (PeaceBuilders ) PTA, School Site Council, Cerritos Elementary Education Foundation (CEEF) PeaceBuilder Implementatio

Rationale: ABCUSD Strategic Plan

(Directive 4: Encourage safe and orderly environments through safe school plan)

TBD 5. Inform parents and students of school rules and progressive discipline plan.
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n Team Objective 5a: Advocate a positive school climate that promotes respect for diversity, personal and social responsibility, effective interpersonal and communication skills, self-esteem, anger management and conflict resolution. Objective 5b: Encourage a proactive disciplinary policy that emphasizing prevention strategies, and conveys clear behavioral expectations and consequences for violations. Objective 5c: Develop strategies to educate parents/guardians of school policies to help ensure parental support and reinforcement of school rules. Objective 5d: All efforts shall be made to encourage parents/guardians involvement and increase the number of adults on campus. Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) (cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement)

Training New Parent Orientation Back to School Night Open House Media: Website postings bulletins, flyers, newsletters Meetings: PTA, SSC, LEAD, CEEF, PeaceBuilder Implementation Team, Student Leadership Team

Student Leadership Team

Principal, Staff Sept. 4, 2012 TBD

(General Fund, PTA)

Rationale: ABCUSD Strategic Plan

(Directive 3: Encourage parent involvement and learning opportunities) (Directive 4: Encourage safe and orderly environments through safe school plan)

consultant (PeaceBuilders ) PeaceBuilder Implementatio n Team

Signed and returned CES Home/School Handbook Hits on School Rules and Policies webpage Attendance at meetings and training workshops Staff/Parent Handbook Revised CES

Rationale ABCUSD Local Education Agency Plan

(Title IV students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free and conducive to learning)

Rationale: Cerritos Elementary School

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Single Plan for Student Achievement

(3.1 Support and Encourage Parent Involvement) (4.1 Provide and support positive behavioral and social approaches that enhance student learning)

Home/School Handbook Staff PeaceBuilder Training Parent PeaceBuilder Training Peace Pledges and Peace Referrals Classroom teaching and campus events promoting tolerance and safety New Parent Orientation Back to School Night Open House Media: Website postings bulletins, flyers, newsletters Meetings: PTA, SSC, LEAD, CEEF, PeaceBuilder Implementation Team, Student Leadership Team September June Principal, Staff, Safety Committee
(General Fund)

School Records & Reports Suspensions Office referrals Detentions Truancy Tardies Absences (ex/unexcused)

6.

Implement the school's incentive and progressive discipline plan.

Objective 6a: Put into action a proactive disciplinary policy that emphases prevention and alternatives to violence. Objective 6b: Employ curriculum that includes multicultural education, character/values education, conflict resolution and service learning. Objective 6c: Staff training in intervention techniques, including preparation to implement elements of progressive discipline plan. Objective 6d: Educate parents/guardians of school policies to help ensure parental support and reinforcement of rules at school, home and in the community. Objective 6e: Encourage parents/guardians to actively participate in the school community and increase the number of volunteers on campus. Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. (cf. (cf. (cf. 6141.6 - Multicultural Education) 6142.4 - Learning through Community Service) 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) 6020 - Parent Involvement)

Peace Pledges & awards Positive Climate/Safe School Survey

Rationale: ABCUSD Strategic Plan

(Directive 2: Create healthy students/healthy 8

adults by implementing character education programs) (Directive 3: Encourage parent involvement and learning opportunities) (Directive 4: Encourage safe and orderly environments through safe school plan)

Sign-in/Volunteer Log School Records Observation Staff/Parent Handbook Revised CES Home/School Handbook Weekly as scheduled (TBD) Principal, Staff Assistant to the Principal, District Staff, Academic & Health Services Staff TBD Rules for campus access posted at all entrances Monitor and enforce Sign-in/ Volunteer Log Staff ID Badge Ensure all visitors have an authorized volunteer sticker Volunteer stickers stored in secure location and obtained from school personnel Principal
(General Fund)

Rationale: ABCUSD Local Education Agency Plan

(Title IV Support students physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and psychologically in environments that are conducive to learning)

Rationale: Cerritos Elementary School Single Plan for Student Achievement

(3.1 Support and Encourage Parent Involvement) (4.1 Provide and support positive behavioral and social approaches that enhance student learning)

7. Require all visitors (parents, volunteers, community members) to sign in at the office, wear visitor badge, and follow school rules. Objective 7a: Educate parents/guardians of school visitation policies to help ensure parental support and reinforcement of rules. Objective 7b: Employ campus security measures including procedures for closing campus to outsiders, securing campus perimeter. Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) (cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement) 9

SST Records School Records, Minutes, Conference Requests

Valid TB test on file for all school/classroom volunteers

Consultant (PeaceBuilders ) Cerritos Community Weekly SST meetings (Tuesday afternoons and School Records

(cf. (cf. (cf. (cf.

1250 - Visitors/Outsiders) 3515 - Campus Security) 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance) 5112.5 - Open/Closed Campus)

Safety Dept. LA County Sheriffs Dept. ABCUSD Child Welfare & Attendance September June

as needed) Observation Purchase Orders Inventory Samples of student/classroom projects Staff/Parent Handbook Revised CES Home/School Handbook Signage identifying Cerritos Elementary School as a Drug-Free Campus Assemblies and classroom curriculum regarding drug, alcohol and tobacco Participation in Red Ribbon Week School Records & Disciplinary Reports Visits to Nurses office for vague/undefined illness Student participation in District Academic Services programs Attendance and grades of at-risk students Referrals of students through Health

Rationale: ABCUSD Strategic Plan

(Directive 4: Encourage safe and orderly environments through safe school plan)

8. Conduct regular Student Study Team meetings Objective 8a: Respond to staff concerns regarding student academic progress, behavior, physical and emotional health Objective 8b: Coordinate with District Academic Services Staff, including Special Program, Special Education, and Health Services staff. Objective 8c: Follow up with recommendations of SST meetings with appropriate District staff 9. Provide educational programs and rules assemblies for students (i.e., STAR, conflict resolution, guidance specialist, Safety Bear, etc.). Objective 9a: Present prevention and intervention strategies related to the sale or use of drugs and alcohol. Objective 9b: Ensure prevention strategies reflect expectations for drugfree schools and support for recovering students. Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs) (cf. 5131.61 - Drug Testing) 10

Principal, Staff
(General Fund)

District Academic & Health Services Staff

Healthy Children Learn Better district programs

(cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco)

Rationale: ABCUSD Strategic Plan

(Directive 4: Encourage safe and orderly environments through safe school plan)

California Healthy Kids Survey Specialized programs through Academic & Health Services: PIP program, Skillstreaming, counseling Principal, Staff, Safety Committee, Parents, Community Quarterly MAA surveys PeaceBuilders

Services Department

Rationale: ABCUSD Local Education Agency Plan

(Title IV students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free and conducive to learning)

TBD

10. Assist student and parents in identifying resources in the community that can provide counseling or crisis intervention or enhance extra-curricular activities. Objective 10a: Coordinate with District Academic Services Staff, including Special Program, Special Education, and Health Services staff. Objective 10b: Follow up with recommendations of SST meetings with appropriate District staff. Objective 10c: Participate in health and wellness education for students and staff. Objective 10d: Take part in environmental health education in the areas of prevention, preparedness and awareness. Objective 10e: Establish collaborative relationships among city, county, community agencies for mental health services. Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. 1020 - Youth Services) (cf. 1400 - Relations between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools) 11

School Records Safety Committee meeting agendas and meeting minutes Approved Plan Feedback and comments on Plan Monthly Safety Committee meetings Quarterly meetings with District Safety Personnel Attendance of safety Safe School Surveys

Rationale: ABCUSD Strategic Plan

(Directive 4: Encourage safe and orderly environments through safe school plan)

Rationale: ABCUSD LEA Plan

(Title IV students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free and conducive to learning) (Title IV Support students physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and psychologically in environments that are conducive to learning)

committee staff at workshops and district meetings September August Safety Corner updates on Cerritos Elementary School website

11. Hold an annual public meeting for revision and approval of a site-level Comprehensive Safe School Plan. Objective 11a: Ensure plan is aligned with District Plan and tailored to specific concerns of the school site, including staff, available resources, building design and other factors unique to site. Objective 11b: Establish an advisory committee to provide input on development and implementation of safety plan. Objective 11c: Committee may be composed of teachers, staff, students, parents/guardians and community members. Objective 11c: Plan shall be regularly reviewed & updated to reflect change in circumstances, and to ensure consistency with goals and objective of the Districts Plan and Board Policy. Rationale: ABCUSD Administrative Regulation
(cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) EDUCATION CODE 35294-35294.5 School safety plans CALIFORNIA STATE CONSTITUTION 12

SeptemberJune Sept. 4, 2012 TBD

Principal, Staff
(General Fund)

Principal, Staff, Safety Committee

(General Fund, PTA)

Consultant (PeaceBuilders )

Records and Receipts Purchase Orders Inventory School Reports and Observation School Records of emergency drills Post drill self evaluation and summary Signed and returned CES Home/School Handbook Hits on School Rules and Policies webpage Attendance at

Staff/Parent Handbook Revised CES Home/School Handbook Cerritos Elementary School Disaster Response

Right to Safe Schools" Article 1, Section 28(c) Management Resources: CDE PUBLICATIONS Safe Schools: A Planning Guide for Action, 1995 Board policy

Plan Staff PeaceBuilder Training Parent PeaceBuilder Training Classroom teaching and campus events promoting tolerance and safety New Parent Orientation Open House Media: Website postings bulletins, flyers, newsletters

meetings

12. Purchase/provide materials, support activities, and support personnel as needed. 13. Support planning, training, articulation and evaluation, including grade level team meetings, staff meetings, release time, conferences, parent meetings, and training as needed. Objective 13a: Effectively communicate policies of Comprehensive Safe School Plan to students, parents/guardians and staff. Objective 13b: Staff training in intervention techniques, including preparation to implement elements of schools safety plan. Objective 13c: Assign staff members responsible for each task and procedure. Objective 13d: Develop evacuations plans based on school grounds and type of crisis situation. Objective 13e: Provide opportunities for students and staff to regularly practice evacuation plans and procedures. Objective 13f: Educate parents/guardians
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of school policies to help ensure parental support of the goals and objective of the safety plan.

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Recommendations and Assurances

The Cerritos Elementary School Safety Committee and the School Site Council (SSC) recommends this Comprehensive Safety School plan to the district governing board for approval, and assures the board of the following: 1. The School Site Council is correctly constituted, and was formed in accordance with district governing board policy and state law. 2. Under California Education Code 32281, the School Site Council or its delegates formed a school safety planning committee with the minimum of the following members:
3.

The principal or the principals designee One teacher who is a representative of the recognized certificated employee organization One parent whose child attends the school One classified employee who is a representative of the recognized classified employee organization Other members, if desired

The School Site Council reviewed the content of the Comprehensive Safe School Plan and believes all requirements as outlined in the ABC Unified School District Comprehensive Safe School Plan template have been met. This school plan was approved by the School Safety Committee on: ______________________________________________.
4. 5.

This school plan was adopted by the School Site Council on: ______________________________________________.

Attested: __________________________________ Typed name of school principal _______________________________ Signature of school principal ________ Date ________

__________________________________ _______________________________ Typed name of Safety Committee chairperson Signature of chairperson

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Date

___________________________________ Typed name of SSC chairperson

________________________________ Signature of SSC chairperson

________ Date

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