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Montecito Union School District Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Employee Training

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A Commitment to Workplace Safety

Montecito Union School District is committed to the safety and welfare of our employees and affiliated individuals.

Montecito Union School District has plans in place to direct our efforts to foster safety from illness and injury while in our work settings.

The annual training modules include one on Workplace violence prevention and is an annual requirement for all employees to refresh their memory on this important topic.

[DISTRICT] is committed to a work environment that is free from harassment, that encourages individuality and creativity, that values work/life balance and takes workplace safety seriously. Part of ensuring you are safe is having plans in place that create well-maintained places to work, having established emergency procedures, providing ways you can report concerns, and ensuring that you are provided with communication to keep you informed. [DISTRICT] has an Illness and Injury Prevention Plan, called an “IIPP”, that includes a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan. Recently California law changed requirements for a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan that have led to recent updates. Today’s training is to familiarize you with these updates.

In addition to this training, [DISTRICT] prevents workplace violence through other trainings such as those that emphasize safety, emergency preparedness, or de-escalation strategies.

[DISTRICT] also offers health and wellness supports for our employees including two Employee Assistance Programs. If you are enrolled in an Anthem benefits plan with [DISTRICT], you also have access to a variety of value-added benefits programs that enhance health and wellness supports. All of these programs are confidential, and most are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you would like to learn more about these programs, you may contact the Benefits Department or refer to the Benefits webpage on our [DISTRICT] Intranet available to employees.

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What is workplace violence?

A “Threat of violence”

Verbal or written statement(s) not limited to:

Texts
Electronic messages
Social media messages
Other online posts
Any behavioral or physical conduct, that conveys an intent, or that is reasonably perceived to convey an intent, to cause physical harm or to place someone in fear of physical harm, and that serves no legitimate purpose.

“Workplace violence”

Act of violence or threat of violence in the workplace not limited to:

Threat or use of physical force against an employee that results in, or has a high likelihood of resulting in, injury, psychological trauma, or stress, regardless of sustained injury.
Incident involving a threat or use of a firearm or other dangerous weapon, including the use of common objects as weapons, regardless of sustained injury.

“Workplace violence” does not include lawful acts of self-defense or defense of others.

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What is workplace violence?

The law identifies four types of workplace violence:

Self-defense is not workplace violence.

Committed by a person who has no legitimate business at worksite; includes violent acts by anyone who enters workplace or approaches workers with intent to commit a crime

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�Directed at employees by customers, clients, students, or visitors

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�Against an employee by a present or former employee, supervisor, or manager

3

�Committed in workplace by person who does not work there but has or is known to have had a personal relationship with an employee

4

The new law defines four types of workplace violence:

Type 1” is a violent threat or act committed by a person who has no legitimate business at the worksite who has entered the workplace or approached a worker with the intent to commit a crime.

“Type 2” is violence or a threat of violence directed at employees by customers, clients, students, or visitors.

“Type 3” is violence or a threat of violence against an employee by a present or former employee, supervisor, or manager.

“Type 4” is violence or a threat of violence committed in the workplace by a person who does not work there, but has or is known to have had a personal relationship with an employee.

[DISTRICT] encourages you to report any incident or threat of incident regardless of the type so we can take appropriate action.

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Response to reports

of workplace violence

Preliminary inquiry of the report to determine if a formal investigation is needed.
Written notification of outcomes and, if applicable, corrective actions upon conclusion of investigation.
Documentation of workplace violence reports on the Montecito Union School District Violence Report Log.
Compliance with written records requests related to workplace violence prevention.
Encouragement that employees utilize confidential employee assistance program(s) or other mental health supports available as needed.

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How to report a concern

To report a concern:

Contact your direct supervisor
Contact Anthony Ranii
Contact Virginia Alvarez
Visit https://forms.gle/x7NwLrTnxVnKY68E9 to report a concern using the Workplace Violence Report form

You can include your name

Montecito Union School District encourages employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation.

[DISTRICT] encourages employees who have a concern to report the concern without fear of retaliation so we can investigate and take necessary action. Concerns are often resolved most quickly by contacting your direct supervisor. Another way to report a concern is to directly contact the appropriate [DISTRICT] Department or, if it’s an emergency, law enforcement, by calling 9-1-1. [DISTRICT] provides a [DISTRICT] Safety page on the website at [URL] where you can complete a report.

During investigations, [DISTRICT] maintains strict anti-retaliation policies to ensure that retaliation against someone reporting an incident is prevented to the extent feasible. If retaliation ultimately occurs, [DISTRICT] will act promptly to investigate and consider any additional outcomes including corrective actions.

If you believe that you have experienced a worksite illness or injury, discrimination or sexual harassment, workplace violence, or are fearful due to a threat of workplace violence or you have a general concern and are not sure how to report it, please contact Human Resources so we can help you.

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Safe worksites efforts:

Safety & Emergency Response

Montecito Union School District encourages all employees to take steps to keep themselves safe:

6. Follow emergency procedures, including sheltering and/or evacuation as needed

1. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1

3. Carry necessary personal items, including identification, keys, medications, cell phone, etc.

4. Be sure to update your personal contact information with Human Resources/Virginia

5. Report concerns and incidents

2. Maintain awareness of your surroundings

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Accessing information

Contact your supervisor
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan here
View the Workplace Violence Incident Log (for Employees Only) here
Montecito Union School District uses ParentSquare posts, ParentSquare automatic dialer, radios, and Google email to alert employees of the presence, location, and nature of workplace violence emergencies.

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Questions?

Contact:

Anthony Ranii

Superintendent

aranii@montecitou.org

805.698.3083