Altamont Elementary School

School

Jennifer Bogle

Principal

Deborah Richey

Vice Principal

2022 - 2023

School Year

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Altamont Elementary School

452 W. Saint Francis Street

Mountain House, California 95391

(209) 836-7240 Telephone

(209) 836-7452 Fax

Aligned with National Incident Management System (NIMS)

and California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)

Utilizing Incident Command System (ICS)

This document has been prepared for use of

employees at _______Altamont Elementary School________ in the event

of an emergency, disaster, or crisis situation.

The following pages provide SITE SPECIFIC information that follows the response plans and procedures outlined in the LUSD Crisis Response Plan.

SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN

Contents

School Safety Plan Assurance………………………………………………………………………………….7

Annual Emergency Plan Checklist………………………………………………………………………......8

Emergency Telephone Numbers……………………………………………………………………………..9

Staff Phone List……………………………………………………………………………………………………..10

Emergency Organization Chart……………………………………………………………………………..12

Command Post……………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

Location Map for Incident Operation Plan……………………………………………..…………….14

Classroom Supervision Assignments……………………………………………………………………..15

Emergency Drill Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………..16

Altamont Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan…………………………...……………….17

Fire Drill Procedures……………………………………………………………………………………………..18

Emergency Fire Assembly Plan……………………………………………………………………………..19

Plan for Fire or Smoke…………………………………………………………………………………………..20

Earthquake Drill Procedures………………………………………………………………………………….21

Emergency Earthquake/Disaster Assembly Plan…………………………………………………...22

Lockdown Drill Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………...23

Blackout Procedures…………………………………………………………………………..………………..24

Plan for a Loss of Water……………………………………………………………………..………………..25

Plan for a Loss of Electricity…………………………………………………………………….…………..26

Plan for a Loss of Natural Gas………………………………………………………………..…………….27

Plan for a Loss of Communication……………………………………………………….……………...28

Reunification Plan……………………………………………………………………………….……………...29

Survey of Special Staff Skills……………………………………………………………….……………….30

Survey of Neighborhood Resources…………………………………………………………………....31

Parent Notification—Sample……………………………………………...……………………………...32

Emergency Organization Chart Reference Pages:

Management Command Section………………………………………………………………………..33

Planning Section……………………………………………………………………..………………………...34

Operations Section…………………………………………………………………………………………….35

Logistics Section………………………………………………………………………………………………...36

Financial/Administration…………………………………………………………………………………….37

SB 187 Comprehensive School Safety Plan

Assurance Page

School Year: 2022 -2023

School Name: Altamont Elementary School

This certifies that the School Site Council/School Safety Planning Committee has developed/revised and approved the Comprehensive School Site Emergency Operations Plan.

Date Annual Revisions Completed: 2/17/2022

School: Altamont

Activity                                                        Person Responsible        Date Completed

School Facilities/Grounds Hazard Assessment……….          Jennifer Bogle                         11/02/2021

Evacuation Routes Hazard……………………………………… Jennifer Bogle                         11/02/2021

Update School Plot Plans……………………………………….. Deborah Richey                                    11/02/2021

Emergency Phone Numbers…………………………………… Deborah Richey                                     11/02/2021

Survey of Neighborhood Resources………………………..  Deborah Richey                                     11/02/2021

Assign Disaster Functions………………………………………. Deborah Richey                                    11/02/2021

Staff Orientation to Plan…………………………………………Deborah Richey                        11/02/2021

Review Plan…………………………………………………………… Deborah Richey                                    11/02/2021

Examine/Update Site Crisis Response Box…………….. Jennifer Bogle/Deborah Richey             11/02/2021

Prepared by:                  Deborah Richey

Date Prepared:        1/17/2022

School Year:                2022-2023

List is stored with the Office Supervisor, Principal, and Vice Principal

ICS STRUCTURE—CHAIN OF COMMAND

The Incident Command Post (ICP) is the school’s incident “headquarters,” a location where the primary coordination and management functions are executed.  The most important consideration is that the ICP have enough space for the Incident Command staff and four Section Chiefs to set up and proceed with emergency response coordination.  This requires a working communications system (if available), tables and chairs to work from, good lighting, writing supplies, and display areas (for maps, plans, assignments etc.).

Possible locations for the ICP include the school office, multipurpose room, library/computer lab, or yard area.  It may be desirable to locate the ICP such that the full emergency assembly area is in view, while maintaining adequate separation from the students, evacuation assembly areas, medical treatment areas, and student release areas.  Altamont School should have a pre-designated primary and alternate ICP when available.

Primary Incident Command Post Location:

Altamont SCHOOL OFFICE

Secondary Incident Command Post Location:

SCHOOL LIBRARY

Alternate: (To be determined when needed).

Identify locations on campus (or off) for each post below:

Student Supervision Leaders:

K-2:  Blanca Corpuz

3-5:  Ryan Miramontes

6-8: Lee

* Names that are highlighted represent teachers who will be supervising their grade level students

Kindergarten:  Alegrete, Corpuz, Fobert (TK)

1st Grade: Stark, Miller, Rainey

2nd Grade:  Reisdorf, Ormonde

3rd Grade:  Bordi, Loomis, Hurst

4th Grade:  Jones, Dutra

5th Grade:  Miramontes, Starks, Gregson

6th Grade: Hixon, Meharg

7th  & 8th Grade:  Hill, Goins, Frizzi, Lee, Ricablanca

** Haworth, Ashlee Battisti, Sethi and Nair to provide supervisory support where needed.

Accountability Leader: Richey

Team: Sethi, Brown

        --The function of the accountability team is to run up to date information between the various teams; specifically delivering information between the Operations Section Chief, Student Supervision Leaders, and the Reunification Team.

ALTAMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

AND

RESPONSE PLAN

2022 - 2023

FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES

1.           In the case of a fire or drill, the overhead alarm will sound.

2.      Students should, in a quick orderly fashion, line-up at the outside door.  Teacher should check on students to make sure they are following correct procedures.

3.      Once everyone has lined-up, the first student should lead the class out to the designated area.  Last person out of the door should make sure that it is closed and UNLOCKED.

4.      Once the class has reached its designated area, the teacher is to take roll, and report any missing students to the point person assigned to the area by holding up a green, yellow, or red paper. 

5.      When drill is complete, another bell will ring excusing classes back to their classrooms.

In the event of a fire being detected within a school building, the following actions will be taken:

Signal:                Fire alarm will begin and will consist of continuous ringing of alarm.

Principal:           

1. Sound fire alarm.
2. Notify proper authorities:

1. CALL 911
2. Superintendent
3. Emergency medical assistance (if needed)

3. Proceed to evacuate school.
4. Post traffic control at school parking lot for emergency traffic.
5. Notify parents/guardians in case of serious injuries.

Teacher:

1. Clear room of all persons.
2. Close all window and doors, if possible.  Turn off lights.
3. Lead the class to their designated area used for fire drills, if possible.
4. Take emergency kits with you.
5. Take roll; notify point person of any missing students.
6. Maintain classroom management.

Custodian:

1. Open emergency vehicle access gates.
2. Check to see that all window and doors are closed, and lights turned out in each classroom.
3. Know locations of fire extinguishers and alarm boxes on campus.
4. Report to principal or designee for further instructions.

Secretary:

1. Under direction of principal, provide communication, security, and preservation of essential school records.
2. Monitor radio emergency broadcasts.
3. Funnel emergency responders to locations where needed.

Fire or Smoke Evacuation Procedures

If you smell smoke or see flames immediately contact the administration office or Principal who will assess the situation and take appropriate action.

 If the situation is already out of hand and assistance is not available, dial 911 and be prepared to:  

• State the nature of the emergency.  
• State your name and a phone number at your location.  
• State the building address and room number or area of the building.  Remain on the phone until told to hang up.  
• Ask someone to meet emergency officials at the street.  Use the fire extinguisher nearest you, if personal safety permits. U
• Use nearest designated evacuation route exit and assembly area unless otherwise instructed

                 If smoke is present:

• Stay close to the floor.  Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth.  
• Before opening a door, touch it near the top to see if it is warm. Do not open hot doors.
• Close doors and keep them unlocked behind you as you exit.
• Do not use elevators.  
• Hold handrails.
•  If there is no broken glass, remove high heels to avoid tripping.
•  Designated personnel will take roll sheets with them and take roll in the assembly area.  Designated personnel will take the first aid kits and deliver them to the command group area.  
• After exit, quickly assemble in an area away from the exit door and any emergency operations.  
• Report attendance and injuries to command personnel.
• Do not return to the building until you are instructed to do so.  
• Keep building entrances and access roads clear for emergency personnel and vehicles.

 If evacuation is not possible:  

• Put closed doors between yourself and the smoke and heat.
•  Stay close to the floor.  Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth.  
• Seal cracks around windows and doors.

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EARTHQUAKE DRILL PROCEDURES

1.           "Earthquake, earthquake, duck and cover" will be announced on the intercom.

2.      Students should immediately duck and cover.  Teacher should check on students to make sure they are following correct procedures.

3.      When the earthquake has subsided, a fire drill bell will ring. Follow Fire Drill procedures to evacuate the building.

4.      After the teacher has evacuated all transportable students to the fire drill location, take roll to ascertain who is missing, who may be injured, or any other miscellaneous information.  Report any missing students to the point person assigned to the area by holding up a green, yellow, or red paper.

5.      When drill is complete, another bell will ring excusing classes back to their classrooms.

Signals:

An earthquake is a real emergency (There will not be a Drill announcement).

Earthquake Drill Announcement

Voice of the secretary for drills:  “Earthquake, Earthquake…Duck and cover.”

Evacuation of Buildings (if necessary) – Use fire drill procedures.

Principal

1. Notification of Proper Authorities

1. District Superintendent
2. Appropriate emergency services as needed
3. Insurance carrier – Keenan & Associates

2. Oversee conservation and distribution of water
3. Determine location of First Aid Center
4. Notify parents/guardians of any serious injuries
5. Post-traffic control to keep parking lot free for emergency vehicles.

Teacher

1. Children should be quiet and calm and ready to listen to directions
2. Each person should assume the duck and cover position.  Hold this position until “All Clear” signal is given.
3. If children are on the playground, they should go to the area assigned for fire drill if possible, otherwise lie flat on the ground.
4. If the children are on their way to school when an earthquake occurs, they should move away from all buildings, tall objects, and stop until the quake is over.  Students should then proceed to school for further instructions.

Custodian

1. Gas and electricity should be turned off to prevent fires.
2. Assist in any fire-fighting or recovery activities.
3. Help set up emergency sanitation facilities, if needed.

Secretaries

1. Under direction of principal, provide for preservation of essential school records.
2. Monitor radio emergency broadcasts.
3. Funnel emergency responders to locations where needed.

Although most bomb threats are hoaxes, all threats must be treated as if they are real.  Whether in person or by telephone remain calm and permit the person to talk without interruption.  Ask questions:

• Where is the bomb?  
• When is it going to go off?  
• What kind is it?  
• What does it look like?
• What will cause it to go off?
• What is the intended target?
• Take actual or mental notes on everything said and your observations:  time; description of person; voice characteristics, background noise (if a telephone threat)

For all bomb threats:

• Attempt to contact administration or, in case of a threat to life or safety, dial 911 (use a landline only).
• Turn off all radios, cell phones or other telecommunications devices. (iPads, etc.)
• Evacuate any suspected area and alert other staff.
• Look out for any suspicious objects, backpacks out of place, etc. and notify administration of the location and description.

• If necessary, the site administrator will form a team to sweep the campus for a more thorough search
• Never touch a suspicious device!  This should only be done by appropriate personnel.

• Advise all individuals not to touch, move or disarm any object or item.
• Advise all individuals not to change any equipment or electrical switches.
• All action regarding disposal or handling of the bomb or device will be handled by the local police agency or fire department.

If you have a written threat:

• Handle the note carefully and minimally – just enough to make a copy.  
• Protect the original note from further handling or loss.
• Wait for further instructions from emergency personnel.

LOCKDOWN DRILL PROCEDURES

In the event we have a suspicious person on our campus, or an emergency that requires our campus to be cleared, the office would call over the PA system:

“May I have your attention, please?  This is a Lockdown.  I repeat we are in a lockdown.”

When you hear the above:

1. Lock the outside door to your class and keep all students in the room.  If you see a student outside (any student), please pull them into your classroom, and e-mail his/her teacher.  In the subject line, type the student’s name and the room you are in.  For example:

       Joe Smith is in room F103

2. Turn off lights and close any blinds in your classroom so that nobody can look in.
3. Silence all electronic devices.
4. Go to your e-mail and look for more information and directions.
5. If you are teaching a class outside, go to the nearest room and join them in the lockdown.
6. Most communication will be done through e-mail so please check it often and keep the students on the floor, calm, and away from windows. 
7. If you are missing any students, e-mail Jennifer Bogle, Deborah RIchey, and Tara Nelson with the student’s name and possible whereabouts.
8. We will announce an “All Clear” when we feel the campus is safe again.

BLACKOUT PROCEDURES

1.      Tell your students about the possibility of blackouts and go over which activities they can do in a darkened room.

2.      Have your emergency backpack and flashlight ready.  If a student needs to use the restroom during a blackout period, s/he will need to be sent with a flashlight and a buddy.  

3.      We will not have bells and clocks if we lose power, so please use your watches and maintain normal schedules (including recess, lunch, and prep).

4.      You may want to plan some outside activities. 

5.      Also, some phones may not work.  If you have any questions or issues that need to be addressed by the office/administration, send a student runner to the office.  (telephones in classrooms may not work).

TOILETS:  A temporary toilet will be provided in each classroom by using a trash receptacle, plastic bags, and a location where privacy is available AND/OR portable emergency kits where available.^[1]

DRINKING WATER:  Each classroom will be provided with one 2.5 gallon jug of water and cups for student use when water is not available.

FOOD:   Coordination with the Altamont cafeteria staff will be facilitated by the school administration to distribute snack foods in an emergency situation.

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM:  Each classroom/office is equipped with a fire extinguisher.

VENTILATION:  Open doors and windows as needed.

LIGHT:  Open doors and blinds to allow natural light as needed.

FOOD SERVICE:  The school administration will coordinate with the Altamont cafeteria staff to provide non-perishable non-heated snack food and lunches.

OTHER:  2.5 gallons of water and cups will be provided for each classroom as needed.

TELEPHONE SERVICE:  The following alternative communication devices will be used:

•  Aeries Communication
•  Cellular phones
• Text messages
•  Staff handheld walkie talkies,
•  Marquee
•  PA system
• The ICS Accountability team will also be used to run communications when needed.

REUNIFICATION PLAN

In case of an emergency situation where students are released from school, the following procedure will be put in place so that parents may check out their children.

1. Copies of the emergency forms will be obtained from the emergency backpack and the office binders of emergency forms will be moved to the field by the reunification team.

2. Parents will be asked to park on the streets to the rear of the school to leave the parking lot for emergency vehicles.  Parents will line up and wait by the double wide gate on W. Piedmont Drive to have their children brought to them.

3. Students will line up by classroom in the same spot as we have practiced for fire drills.

4. Teachers will move with their class for supervision, unless they have a different assignment, in which case their grade level team will help the class.

5. Parents will provide ID and will sign out their student with the reunification team on a premade class roster.  Emergency contact information will be accessed from the office emergency binder, while the reunification team member retrieves the child and brings them to the guardian.

6. Signs for parents to park and pick up their children to the back of the school will be placed on the front fence.

2020-2021 Survey of Staff Special Skills

NIMS, SEMS, ICS, CERT

Thomas Lee

Jennifer Bogle- ICS 100, ICS 200

CPR Certification

Deborah Richey

Jennifer Bogle        

Gina Battisti

Blanca Corpuz

Jennifer Gregson

Tammy Hurst

Ryan Miramontes

Lindsay Furtado

Rebecca Ormonde

Marlys Reisdorf

Lindsay Webb

Nathan Griffin

Marci Goins

Danielle Haworth

Leena Nair                  

Lindsay Crisostomo                              Robert Rogers

Niki Rainey                                            Donna Crawford                                  Devin DeCarie                                       Colee Altura                                Amelia Dominguez

Kim Alegrete

Cathy Svancara

LuAnn Kresevich

Kyla Hughes

Melinda Cuslidge 

Kalindiben Thakker

Donna Crawford

Tirzah Stenner

Tomoko Rubin

First Aid Certification

Deborah Richey                               Lindsay Webb                        Ryan Miramontes                      Jennifer Bogle                                       Colee Miller

Niki Rainey                                                   Tammy Hurst        

Nathan Griffin                                                      

AED Certification

Jennifer Bogle                              Lindsay Webb                        

Ryan Miramontes                               Marci Goins                                

Marlys Reisdorf                                   Tammy Hurst                                                        Deborah Richey                        

MAB Certification

Nathan Griffin                        

Jennifer Bogle

Danielle Haworth (CPI trained)

Mountain House Fire Station Number 1: Located approximately 2.2 miles from Altamont School on Mustang Way via Great Valley Parkway

Wicklund Market: Located approximately 2.1 miles from Altamont School on Wicklund Crossing. (557 Wicklund X-ing Mountain House, CA 95391)

Mountain House Community Services District: Located approximately 1.8 miles from Altamont School on Sterling Dr. (230 Sterling Dr. Mountain House, CA 95391)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In order to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for your child, the Altamont School site safety plan is updated every year.  In addition to updating our written plan (which includes procedures for fire drills, earthquake drills, and lockdown drills etc.), the Altamont School staff makes sure that each classroom is equipped with water for each student, and two (2) first aid kits per school building.

The evacuation site for Altamont Elementary School is the playground field area.  In a situation, where evacuation is necessary—should Altamont School be deemed unusable—students would be moved to one of the below evacuation sites in a manner that is as safe and timely  as possible.

The Altamont School ICS team would execute the evacuation to insure a safe and orderly release of students to parents/guardians.  If picking up a student, parents/guardians must be sure to bring a photo ID (such as a driver’s license, military ID, State issued ID etc.).  Without verification, staff will not release any student.  

Primary Evacuation Location: Altamont Elementary School; Southwest Football Field

Address: 452 W. Saint Francis Street, Mountain House, CA 95391

Secondary Evacuation Location:  Altamont Park

Address:  W. Saint Francis Street, Mountain House, CA 95391 (Adjacent to Altamont School—between Piedmont Dr. and N. Ventura St.)

If the school is involved in a lockdown situation, the LUSD district office is the designated area where parent/guardians should wait for public information.  The eventual release of students will take place at one of the evacuation sites.  Parents/Guardians MUST NOT go directly to the school in the event of a lockdown or evacuation.  The best sources of information are at the district office, emails from the principal or district office, phone blasts from the principal or district office,  or via the Sangha app.

If you have further questions about the Altamont School Safety Plan, please call the office at (209) 836-7240.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Bogle, Principal

EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION CHART ∙ DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Incident Commander (IC) is solely responsible for emergency/disaster operations and shall remain at the Command Post (CP) to observe and direct all operations.

Ensure the safety of students, staff, and others on campus.  Lead by example; your behavior sets the tone for staff and students

The Planning Section Chief (PSC) is responsible for collection, evaluation, documentation and use of information about the development of the incident and the status of resources.  This person will maintain accurate records and a site map.  The PSC will provide an ongoing analysis of the situation and resource status.  This person will work with the IC to develop the Incident Action Plan (IAP).  

Responsible for providing facilities, services, personnel, equipment, materials and forms in support of incident.  Sets up & maintains check-in roster.

Note: These positions are usually only activated in a major incident or following an accident, and are staffed by district office personnel.

∙ Refer to Emergency Operations Plan Manual for detailed duties.