JL - Student Welfare During the School Day
Supervision of Students
School personnel assigned supervision are expected to provide for the safety of the students in their charge.
During school hours or while engaging in school-sponsored activities, students will be released only into the custody of parent/guardians or other persons authorized in writing by a parent/guardian.
Any school official or employee shall report any suspected child abuse or neglect as required by M.G.L. Ch 119, § 51A.
In accordance with the law, the Distict shall establish the necessary regulations and procedures to comply with the intent of the Act consistent with the Distict's responsibility to the students, parents, District personnel, and the community.
Student Safety
Instruction in courses in industrial arts, science, life skills, art, physical education, health, and safety will include and emphasize accident prevention.
Safety instruction will precede the use of materials and equipment by students in applicable units of work, and instructors will teach and enforce all safety rules set up for the particular courses. These include the wearing of protective eye devices, masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment in appropriate activities.
The Superintendent will be responsible for developing and maintaining a crisis management plan for the school district.
Safety on the Playground and Playing Field
Precautionary measures which the District requires shall include:
- A periodic inspection of the school facility playground and playing fields by the Principal of the school and others as may be deemed appropriate;
- Instruction of students in the proper use of equipment;
- Supervision of both organized and unorganized play during the school day
Reviewed; revised 3/3/12