Littleton Public Schools Policy

Policy Code    EB Policy Name    Safety Program Adoption            July 2, 1984 Revised

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to take reasonable precaution to protect the safety of all students, employees, visitors, and others present on District property or at school-sponsored events.

The Board of Education requires that its staff adhere to recommended safety practices as these pertain to the school plant, special areas of instruction, student transportation, school sports, occupational safety, etc.

The practice of safety shall also be considered a facet of the instructional program of the District schools and instruction in accident prevention, fire prevention, emergency procedures, traffic, bicycle, pedestrian safety, and driver education shall be provided in the appropriate grades and classes.

Each principal shall be responsible for the supervision of a safety program for his/her school. The Superintendent, or designee, shall have overall responsibility for the safety program of the District.

Legal Reference: C.R.S. 22-32-109(1)(W); 22-32-110(1)(K)

                           C.R.S. 22-3-101 through 22-3-104 (eye protective devices)

                           C.R.S. 9-1-101 through 9-1-106 (construction requirements, fire escapes, etc.)

                           C.R.S. 28-2-401 through 28-2-405 (evacuation of school buildings)

                           C.R.S. 8-11-105; 8-11-106 (safety inspections)

Cross Reference:         EEAC, School Bus Safety Program

                           JH, Student Welfare (Because EB was approved in 1984, reference old JH, Student Welfare.)