Geyserville Unified
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Thank you for taking the time to view this Comprehensive Safety Plan for the Geyserville Unified School District.
Here are some things you should know about this very large document:
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Contents of the Comprehensive Safety Plan
i. Asessment and Development A. Child Abuse Reporting B. Disaster Response Procedures & GUSD Emergency Operations Plan
D. Notifying Teachers of Dangerous Pupils E. Policies Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying and Hate Crime F. Dress Codes (Including Those Prohibiting Gang-Related Apparel)
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The Mission of Geyserville Unified School District is to create an educational environment conducive to learning by providing the resources necessary for the success of each and every student.
The Vision of Geyserville Unified School District is to provide the opportunity for all students to acquire the skills and values necessary to become responsible and contributing citizens. The GNTA Mission Guiding students through meaningful and challenging standards-based curriculum. Supporting graduates in becoming lifelong learners- capable, persevering and competent. The GES Mission At Geyserville Elementary School, we strive to create a multi-faceted learning environment where our students, families, and community share a commitment to educating the whole child in a positive environment. |
If you have questions or wish to comment on this document,
please email [email protected] with a subject line “Attention Safety Coordinator.”
please email [email protected] with a subject line “Attention Safety Coordinator.”
This section is under construction.
A. Child Abuse Reporting
All school staff members actively monitor the safety and welfare of all students. Staff members understand their responsibility as child care custodians and immediately report all cases of known and suspected child abuse and neglect to Child Protective Services and to the school principal.
When a case of child abuse or neglect becomes apparent or is suspected, the employee having knowledge of the abuse or neglect will immediately report the abuse to Child Protective Services and/or the local law enforcement agency. The employee will submit a written report within 36 hours. The employee and the school administrator will develop a plan to assure ongoing monitoring of the student. School staff members will work closely with police and/or Child Protective Services to follow up as needed.
Cases of reported child abuse will be kept in close confidence. Copies of written reports are maintained in the school office.
Staff Training
All Geyserville Unified certificated and classified staff members are trained on child abuse reporting requirements and procedures. As part of the district’s New Hire Checklist, all employees are required to sign off that they understand their responsibilities as a mandated child abuse reporter and newly-certificated staff members receive in-depth training as part of their Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) programs.
GUSD Board Policy
Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5141.4 dictate the attitude and action of the District, the Board and district staff as a whole. Please refer to the text included below for specific aspects to this policy.
All school staff members actively monitor the safety and welfare of all students. Staff members understand their responsibility as child care custodians and immediately report all cases of known and suspected child abuse and neglect to Child Protective Services and to the school principal.
When a case of child abuse or neglect becomes apparent or is suspected, the employee having knowledge of the abuse or neglect will immediately report the abuse to Child Protective Services and/or the local law enforcement agency. The employee will submit a written report within 36 hours. The employee and the school administrator will develop a plan to assure ongoing monitoring of the student. School staff members will work closely with police and/or Child Protective Services to follow up as needed.
Cases of reported child abuse will be kept in close confidence. Copies of written reports are maintained in the school office.
Staff Training
All Geyserville Unified certificated and classified staff members are trained on child abuse reporting requirements and procedures. As part of the district’s New Hire Checklist, all employees are required to sign off that they understand their responsibilities as a mandated child abuse reporter and newly-certificated staff members receive in-depth training as part of their Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) programs.
GUSD Board Policy
Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5141.4 dictate the attitude and action of the District, the Board and district staff as a whole. Please refer to the text included below for specific aspects to this policy.
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B. Disaster Response Procedures & GUSD Emergency Operations Plan
The personal safety and health of students, staff and the public, and the protection of district property and assets are primary concerns of the Superintendent of the Geyserville Unified School District. The Superintendent of the Geyserville Unified School District will designate an employee to develop and implement the Emergency Operations Plan for each school site and the District Office. |
Maps and plans specific to student activity during an emergency are kept confidential,
ensuring safer deployment of these activities.
ensuring safer deployment of these activities.
C. Suspension and Expulsion Policies
Both sites expect students to adhere to school rules as outlined in each site’s Student Handbook. Additionally, procedures are guided by the current board policies and administrative regulations related to discipline, suspension and expulsion.
Both sites expect students to adhere to school rules as outlined in each site’s Student Handbook. Additionally, procedures are guided by the current board policies and administrative regulations related to discipline, suspension and expulsion.
D. Notifying Teachers of Dangerous Pupils
California Ed Code requires that teachers be notified when one of their students has engaged in behavior that has resulted in suspension or expulsion. In the event of a suspension, the Notice of Suspension is copied to the teacher and to the student’s cumulative file. Each year, teachers review the cumulative file of their incoming students, thus assuring that they will be aware of suspensions within the last three years. Additionally, the Principal reviews all incoming cumulative files. Teachers are alerted if any incoming student has a past record of suspension or expulsion.
California Ed Code requires that teachers be notified when one of their students has engaged in behavior that has resulted in suspension or expulsion. In the event of a suspension, the Notice of Suspension is copied to the teacher and to the student’s cumulative file. Each year, teachers review the cumulative file of their incoming students, thus assuring that they will be aware of suspensions within the last three years. Additionally, the Principal reviews all incoming cumulative files. Teachers are alerted if any incoming student has a past record of suspension or expulsion.
E. Policies Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying and Hate Crime
Discrimination against any student or employee and/or sexual harassment of any student or employee by another person is prohibited. The district updates annually and distributes to all employees and parents the policies prohibiting student-to-student sexual harassment and distributes to all employees policies prohibiting employee-to-employee sexual harassment.
Prohibited sexual harassment by adults includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted requests for sexual favors, or other unwanted verbal, visual, or physical contact of a sexual nature made against another person of the same or opposite sex in the work or educational setting. Prohibited sexual harassment may also include any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the district’s sexual harassment policy or who participates in the investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.
Staff members are instructed about the definition of sexual harassment and reporting procedures. Students are directed to immediately report incidents of harassment, sexual or otherwise, to an adult (parent, teacher, instructional assistant, or administrator).
Hate crimes occur when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her membership in a certain social group, usually defined by racial group, religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, or political affiliation.
Hate crime can take many forms. Incidents may involve physical assault, damage to property, bullying, harassment, verbal abuse or insults, or offensive graffiti or letters.
All reports are thoroughly investigated in a timely manner. A school administrator will determine an appropriate course of action for each complaint. Actions may include the following:
Discrimination against any student or employee and/or sexual harassment of any student or employee by another person is prohibited. The district updates annually and distributes to all employees and parents the policies prohibiting student-to-student sexual harassment and distributes to all employees policies prohibiting employee-to-employee sexual harassment.
Prohibited sexual harassment by adults includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted requests for sexual favors, or other unwanted verbal, visual, or physical contact of a sexual nature made against another person of the same or opposite sex in the work or educational setting. Prohibited sexual harassment may also include any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the district’s sexual harassment policy or who participates in the investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.
Staff members are instructed about the definition of sexual harassment and reporting procedures. Students are directed to immediately report incidents of harassment, sexual or otherwise, to an adult (parent, teacher, instructional assistant, or administrator).
Hate crimes occur when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her membership in a certain social group, usually defined by racial group, religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, or political affiliation.
Hate crime can take many forms. Incidents may involve physical assault, damage to property, bullying, harassment, verbal abuse or insults, or offensive graffiti or letters.
All reports are thoroughly investigated in a timely manner. A school administrator will determine an appropriate course of action for each complaint. Actions may include the following:
- Conflict resolution and discussions among the parties involved, when appropriate.
- Student counseling and education, when appropriate.
- A report to the police or Child Protective Services as appropriate or required by law.
- Student disciplinary actions that may include the range of consequences in the discipline plan, including suspension, placing on a behavior contract, other appropriate means of corrections, or a recommendation for expulsion.
- Employee disciplinary action as described in policy, State law, and Ed. Code.
- Posting the district’s sexual harassment policy in a prominent location at the school.
- Notifying the staff, students, and parents of the sexual harassment policy each school year or at the time of enrollment.
- Including notification of the sexual harassment policy as part of any orientation materials or programs for new students or employees as they enroll or are hired.
- Including the sexual harassment policy in school and district publications.
- Including notification of the sexual harassment policy as part of any orientation materials or programs for new students or employees as they enroll or are hired.
- Taking appropriate GUSD Administrative actions to reinforce the district policy by providing staff in-service and student instruction and/or counseling.
- Directing that teacher-led discussion be conducted on this policy with students in age-appropriate ways, and assuring students in that discussion that they need not endure any form of sexual harassment.
F. Dress Codes (Including Those Prohibiting Gang-Related Apparel)
Both sites adhere to the current Board Policy and Administrative Regulation related to student dress.
Both sites adhere to the current Board Policy and Administrative Regulation related to student dress.
G. Procedures for Safe Ingress and Egress from School Sites
Both sites have unique needs in addressing the issues of entering and leaving the campus. Please see below for each site specific set of procedures.
Geyserville Elementary School
Safety while entering and leaving the Geyserville Elementary campus is a high priority. There has been considerable staff and parental concern about traffic and pedestrian safety, and the following precautions have been taken:
Safety while entering and leaving Geyserville New Tech Academy’s rural campus is a high priority. There has been staff and parental concern about traffic and pedestrian safety, and the following precautions have been taken:
Both sites have unique needs in addressing the issues of entering and leaving the campus. Please see below for each site specific set of procedures.
Geyserville Elementary School
Safety while entering and leaving the Geyserville Elementary campus is a high priority. There has been considerable staff and parental concern about traffic and pedestrian safety, and the following precautions have been taken:
- Safety crossing zones must be used.
- Curbs are color-coded and marked to designate safe parking and loading areas.
- Students are not allowed to traverse the parking lot areas without an adult escort.
- Reminding drivers about laws regulating cell phone use.
- All arrivals and departures at the beginning of school and the end of school have yard duty supervision.
Safety while entering and leaving Geyserville New Tech Academy’s rural campus is a high priority. There has been staff and parental concern about traffic and pedestrian safety, and the following precautions have been taken:
- The walkway along Highway 128 heading east from the Geyserville Bridge to the crossing zone from Highway 128 to Moody Lane has been cleared and gravel put down so that the students no longer need to walk in the roadway to and from school.
- There are two drop off and pick up areas at GNTA. Directly in front of the main office and to the west side of the campus buildings.
- Students driving to school and parking the vehicle on school grounds must apply for a parking permit. A parking permit will be issued upon proof of the following: valid California Driver’s license, current vehicle registration, automobile insurance and parent signature. While parked on campus, all vehicles must display a parking permit, issued by the District. This includes visitors.
- Due to safety, the parking lot and cars in the parking lot are off limits during the school day. Students must have permission from a teacher or administrator to go to their cars for any reason.
- Riding District Provided Transportation is a privilege; improper conduct on the bus may result in that privilege being denied.
H. Toward a Safe and Orderly Environment Conducive to Learning
We monitor visitors on all campuses and require that they sign in at the office each and every time they are on campus, and wear a brightly colored visitors pass so that they can easily identified by all staff. We make every effort to know our parents and extended family members. Due to the school’s small size, monitoring of adults on campus is truly possible.
We monitor visitors on all campuses and require that they sign in at the office each and every time they are on campus, and wear a brightly colored visitors pass so that they can easily identified by all staff. We make every effort to know our parents and extended family members. Due to the school’s small size, monitoring of adults on campus is truly possible.
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I. Rules and Procedures on School Discipline
GUSD sites have rules and discipline policies in place that adhere to the overall district policy, as well as being appropriate for the developmental level of each student. The board policy and administrative regulation sections related to these procedures are included at the end of this section. |