SCHOOL SAFETY
DISTRICT SAFETY TEAMS
The District’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) include several building and district-level teams. Each team is strategically organized based upon recommended practices from national, state and local school safety authorities. Each group plays a significant role in the district’s approach to safety preparedness including activities associated with: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response and Recovery, or simply put, school safety activities before, during, and after an incident. Below is a partial list of District Safety Teams at Whiteford Agricultural Schools with a brief description of their roles and memberships.
CORE RESPONSE TEAM
The Core Response Team is the primary school safety organizational team in the district. The team develops plans, and establishes protocols and procedures, organizes programs and services, provides information and support, receives ongoing training and updates and generally oversees the school safety activities in the district. The Core Response Team has scheduled bi-annual meetings, yet may be called upon to meet as necessary.
Membership Include:
- District and Building Administrators
- Director of Transportation, Buildings, and Grounds
- Teachers
- Counselors
- School Resource Officer
- Local Police and Fire Personnel
MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (MERT)
The Medical Emergency Response Teams provide support for medically related issues and emergencies which occur in each school building. MERT members are often called upon to assist with medical incidents in the school setting. They act as first responders for medical support until local EMT or licensed medical provider arrive at the scene. The team members are certified in CPR, AED, Basic First Aid while many team members also receive Crisis Prevention Institute (a nationally recognized training in de-escalation, seclusion and restraint practices) and receive training in general school safety practices annually. Each building has a designated Medical Emergency Response Team.
Membership Include:
- Secretarial Staff
- Designated Teachers
- Building Administrators
- Designated Support Staff
CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
The membership of the Core Response Team primary function is to provide social and emotional support during and after the occurrence of a crisis incident in the school community. The Crisis Response Team members are trained professionals who help members of the school community with coping, managing and effectively navigating personal or group crisis events. Team members are often made available to students, families, staff and sometimes other schools after a loss or tragedy. They are also called upon to help instruct and guide appropriate interactions among students, teachers and colleagues experiencing a personal loss or a tragic event. Depending upon the magnitude of the event, one or more Crisis Response Team members may be requested to provide support services.
Members Include:
- Counselors
- Social Worker
- School Psychologist
- Monroe County ISD Mental Health Team
- Building Administrator(s)
- Superintendent
incident reporting (MCL 380.1241)
A school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy shall submit a report to the Michigan State Police on crime or attempted crime occurring on the school premise, school-related vehicles, or at a school-sponsored activity. This information is required for 2018 Public Act 551; the information is used for statistical tracking. A report is required for submission within 24 hours after the incident occurs, or within 24 hours of school personnel being made aware that an incident had occurred.
WHITEFORD INCIDENT REPORTING
11/03/22-Threat
11/28/22-Trouble with Suspect
2/2/23-General Assist
2/3/23-Threat
2/13/23-Threat
2022-2023 safety drill reporting
Documentation of completed school safety drills must be posted on our website within 30 days after each drill is completed and maintained for at least three (3) years.
FIRE DRILLS
1. September 9, 2022 (MS/HS)
1a. September 9, 2022 (ELEM)
2. September 21, 2022 (MS/HS)
2a. September 21, 2022 (ELEM)
3. October 27, 2022 (MS/HS)
3a. October 27, 2022 (ELEM)
4. April 27, 2023 (MS/HS)
4a. April 27, 2023 (ELEM)
5. May 16, 2023 (MS/HS)
5a. May 16, 2023 (ELEM)
SAFETY DRILLS
1. October 7, 2022 (MS/HS)
1a. October 7, 2022 (ELEM)
2. January 18, 2023 (MS/HS)
2a. January 18, 2023 (ELEM)
3. May 15, 2023 (MS/HS)
3a. May 15, 2023 (ELEM)
TORNADO DRILLS
1. November 8, 2022 (MS/HS)
1a. November 8, 2022 (ELEM)
2. March 9, 2023 (MS/HS)
2a. March 9, 2023 (ELEM)
MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (MERT) DRILLS
1. October 26, 2022 (ELEM Fall)
2. (MS/HS Fall)
3. (ELEM Winter)
4. January 18, 2023 (MS/HS Winter)
2021-2022 Safety Drill reporting
FIRE DRILLS
1. September 10, 2021 (MS/HS)
1a. September 10, 2021 (ELEM)
2. September 28, 2021 (MS/HS)
2a. September 28, 2021 (ELEM)
3. October 28, 2021 (MS/HS)
3a. October 28, 2021 (ELEM)
4. May 5, 2022 (ELEM)
4a. May 5, 2022 (MS/HS)
5. May 23, 2022 (ELEM)
5a. June 2, 2022 (MS/HS)
SAFETY DRILLS
1. October 8, 2021 (MS/HS)
1a. October 8, 2021 (ELEM)
2. April 22, 2022 (ELEM)
3. May 6, 2022 (MS/HS)
TORNADO DRILLS
1. November 9, 2021 (ELEM)
1a. November 9, 2021 (MS/HS)
2. March 10, 2022 (ELEM)
2a. March 17, 2022 (MS/HS)
2020-2021 Safety Drill Reporting
FIRE DRILLS
1. September 11, 2020 (ELEM)
1.a September 14, 2020 (MS/HS)
2. Septeber 24, 2020 (ELEM)
2.a Septerber 24, 2020 (MS/HS)
3. October 28, 2020 (MS/HS)
3a. October 28, 2020 (ELEM)
4. April 29, 2021 (MS/HS)
4a. April 30, 2021 (ELEM)
5. May 18, 2021 (MS/HS)
5a. May 18, 2021 (ELEM)
SAFETY DRILLS
1. October 9, 2020 (ELEM)
1.a October 9, 2020 (MS/HS)
2. January 20, 2021 (ELEM)
2.a March 3, 2021 (MS/HS)
3. April 16, 2021 (MS/HS)
3a. April 16, 2021 (ELEM)
TORNADO DRILLS
1. December 8, 2020 (ELEM)
1.a March 5, 2021 (MS/HS)
2. March 11, 2021 (ELEM)
2.a March 11, 2021 (MS/HS)
2019-2020 Safety Drill reporting
FIRE DRILLS
1. 9/6/19 (ELEM)
1.a 9/9/19 (MS/HS)
2. 9/26/19 (ELEM)
2a. 10/2/19 (MS/HS)
3. 10/23/19 (ELEM)
3a.10/24/19 (MS/HS)
SAFETY DRILLS
1. 01/21/2020 (ELEM)
1a. 01/23/2020 (MS/HS)