Policy 5240 – Weather, Earthquake and Fire Emergencies

At the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the principal will determine areas in each
building which are best suited for the protection of students during civil defense emergencies,
including adverse weather conditions. School will not be dismissed in the case of a civil defense
alert or tornado warning.

It shall also be the duty of the Superintendent of Schools to provide for fire inspections on an
announced and unannounced basis in each building. The Superintendent is responsible for
remedying unsafe conditions reported by local fire marshals acting in their official capacities.

The principal will assume responsibility for preparing a fire drill and emergency exit plan for
each building. The plan will permit students to leave the building safely and quickly. Fire drills
will be held the first full week of school and quarterly thereafter.

The District may adopt emergency plans for the use of the District’s resources during natural
disasters or other community emergencies. These resources may include food assistance through
the use of federal commodity foods, and the use of school buildings and buses.