AR 5142
Students
Safety
Release of Student to Adult
Students shall be released during the school day in
the custody of an adult only if:
1. The
adult is the student's parent/guardian with custody.
2. The
adult has been authorized on the student's emergency card as someone to whom
the student may be released when the parent/guardian
cannot be reached, and the principal or designee verifies the individual's
identification.
3. The
adult is a properly authorized law officer acting in accordance with law.
4. The
adult is taking the student to emergency medical care at the request of the
principal or designee.
Supervision of Students
Teachers shall be present at their respective rooms
and shall open them to admit students not less than 15 minutes before the time
when school starts. (5 CCR 5570)
Every teacher and administrator shall hold students
to a strict account for their conduct on the way to and from school. (Education
Code 44807)
The principal or designee shall:
1. Require
that all supervisors remain alert in spotting dangerous conditions, promptly
report any such conditions to the principal or designee,
and file a written report on such conditions as appropriate
2. Establish
emergency procedures that ensure swift response to accidents, fighting and
situations that could become dangerous, such as overcrowding or unusual gatherings of students
Students who operate or ride as a passenger on a
bicycle, nonmotorized scooter or skateboard upon a
street, bikeway or any other public bicycle path or trail shall wear a properly
fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of law. Students
also shall be required to wear such helmets while wearing in-line or roller skates.
(Vehicle Code 21212)
Activities with Safety Risks
Because of concerns about the risk to student safety,
the principal or designee shall not permit the following activities on campus
or during school-sponsored events unless the activity is properly supervised,
students wear protective gear as appropriate, and each participant has
insurance coverage:
1. Trampolining
2. Scuba
Diving
3. Skateboarding
or use of nonmotorized scooters
4. In-line
or roller skating
5. Hang
gliding
6. Sailing
7. Water
skiing
8. Snow
trips
9. Motorcycling
10. Target
Shooting
11. Horseback
Riding
12. Rodeo
13. Other
activities determined by the school principal to have a high risk to student
safety.
The cost of insurance coverage for such activities shall
be borne by the student and/or student body consistent with law and Governing
Board policy.
Laboratory Safety
The principal of each school offering laboratory work
to students shall designate a trained certificated employee to review, update
and carry out the school's procedures for laboratory safety.
Hearing Protection
The Superintendent or designee shall monitor
students' exposure to excessive noise in classrooms and provide protection as
necessary. The Superintendent or designee also may provide hearing conservation
education to teach students ways to protect their hearing.
Eye Safety Devices
The Superintendent or designee shall provide schools
with eye safety devices for use whenever students are engaged in or observing
an activity or using hazardous substances likely to cause injury to the eyes.
(Education
Eye safety devices may be sold to students for an
amount not to exceed their actual cost to the district. (Education Code 32033)
Sun Safety
The Superintendent or designee shall recommend
appropriate practices to protect students from overexposure to ultraviolet
radiation.
Students shall be allowed to use sunscreen during the
school day without a physician's note or prescription. (Education Code 35183.5)
The Superintendent or designee may incorporate sun
safety into the curriculum in order to increase students' understanding of the
health risks associated with overexposure to ultraviolet radiation and to
encourage students to engage in preventative practices.
Protection Against Insect
Bites
To help protect students against insect bites or
stings that may spread disease or cause allergic reactions, students shall be
allowed to apply insect repellent, under the supervision of school personnel
and in accordance with the manufacturer's directions, when engaging in outdoor
activities.
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