Littleton Public Schools Policy

Policy Code    KDE/KDEA Policy Name    Crisis Management/Crisis Management Communications Adoption            May 10, 2001 Revised

The Board of Education acknowledges the necessity of preparing a crisis management plan in the event that a crisis should occur. Any disruptive event that threatens safety and security shall be considered a crisis. Crisis situations that could impact the District may or may not occur on school property and include, but are not limited to, suicide, death, acts of violence, trauma, natural disaster, and accident.

To reduce the disruptive effects of a crisis and take reasonable steps to ensure pupil and staff safety and minimize property damage, the Superintendent will develop a written crisis management plan. Development of the plan shall involve local emergency agencies, staff members, parents, students, community members, and other interested persons. A plan for crisis management training shall be included.

The Superintendent shall appoint a Districtwide crisis management coordinator who shall work with the Superintendent to develop the crisis management plan and serve as a liaison between the District and local emergency agencies. The coordinator shall be responsible for providing copies of current plans developed under this policy to local emergency agencies on a regular basis.

The Board of Education recognizes the importance of developing and implementing a written plan for communicating with the media and public in the event of a crisis. The Superintendent will develop and implement a crisis communication plan.

Legal Reference:  C.R.S. 22-32-109.1 (4)

Cross Reference: ECA/ECAB, Security/Access to Buildings

                           KDE/KDEA-R, Crisis Management/Crisis Management Communications