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Orange County Grand Jury
• 2010-2011
REviEw Of Orange County DETENTiON fACiliTiEs Fact: The Strategy, Accountability, Focus and Evaluation (s.a.f.e.)
Published: June 21, 2011
24 pages
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Findings 7 findings
F1
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With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds.
F2
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Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from gov- ernmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not.
F3
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Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situa- tions.
F4
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School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government.
F5
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Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking pre- scription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown.
F6
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School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts ac- cess the same resources.
F7
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Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, the 2010-2011 Grand Jury requests or requires responses from the agency affected by the findings presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based on its review of emergency preparedness in Orange County schools, the 2010-2011 Grand Jury makes the following five recommendations:
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 35through R5 Orange Co Superintendent of Schools (OCDE)
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R2Page 34Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, with respect to emergencies or possible disaster situations they have not anticipated.
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R3Page 34Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and li- ability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools.
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R4Page 34Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, to ascertain whether the special medical and / or prescription medication needs of all students are ad- equately anticipated, especially during an extended disaster situation.
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R5Page 34Districts survey their campuses with respect to the needs of non- or limited-English-speak- ing parents and guardians, and develop outlines or summaries of critical emergency plan- ning information in Spanish, Vietnamese, and other threshold languages prevalent in their local communities. REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS: Comments to the Presiding Judge of Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code Section 933.05 are required as follows: The California Penal Code Section 933(c) requires any public agency which the Grand Jury has reviewed, and about which it has issued a final report, to comment to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the agency. Such com- ment shall be made no later than 90 days after the Grand Jury publishes its report (filed with the Clerk of the Court); except that in the case of a report containing findings and recommendations pertaining to a department or agency headed by an elected County official (e.g. District Attorney, Sheriff, etc.), such comment shall be made to the Presiding Judge with an information copy sent to the Board of Supervisors. Furthermore, California Penal Code Section 933.05(a), (b), (c), details, as follows, the manner in which such comment(s) are to be made: (a) As to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1) The respondent agrees with the finding (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: ARE THEY PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES? 28 /2011 (b) As to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implement- ed action. (2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for dis- cussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. (4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not rea- sonable, with an explanation therefor. (c) If a finding or recommendation of the grand jury addresses budgetary or personnel matters of a county agency or department headed by an elected officer, both the agency or department head and the Board of Supervisors shall respond if requested by the grand jury, but the response of the Board of Supervisors shall address only those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has some decision making authority. The response of the elected agency or department head shall ad- dress all aspects of the findings or recommendations affecting his or her agency or department. Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with the Penal Code Section 933.05 are requested or required from the: Responding Agency Finding Recommendation Superintendent of each OC school district (27) F1 through F7 R1 through R5 Orange Co Superintendent of Schools (OCDE) F2, F4 R1, R3 ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: ARE THEY PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES? /2011 29 ANAHEIM CITY BARTON E 690 104 GUINN E DNR[1] LOARA E DNR OLIVE STREET E --[2] 10 REVERE E DNR WESTMONT E 710 84 ANAHEIM UNION BROOKHURST M 1295 143 KENNEDY H 2350 60 MAGNOLIA H 2133 150 SAVANNAH H -- 117 VISITED SYCAMORE M 1600 116 BREA OLINDA AROVISTA E 560 110 BREA M 950 39 VISITED BREA COUNTRY HILLS E 614 124 BREA-OLINDA H -- 1 LAUREL E 396 74 OLINDA E 362 57 BUENA PARK BEATTY E 1030 45 BUENA PARK M 1080 132 COREY E 615 69 GILBERT E 712 68 WHITAKER E 650 70 CAPISTRANO ALISO NIGUEL H 3000 33 AYER M 875 7 CANYON VISTA E 755 25 FORSTER M 1346 40 KINOSHITA E 660 105 LADERA RANCH E 890 29 VISITED LADERA RANCH M 1158 31 LOBO E 560 36 SAN CLEMENTE H 3041 50 SAN JUAN E 743 15 SHORECLIFFS M 1083 87 VISITED VISTA DEL MAR M -- 103 CENTRALIA BUENA TERRA E 538 46 DANBROOK E 721 47 LOS COYOTES E 553 118 VISITED SAN MARINO E 614 48 ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: ARE THEY PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES? SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS SURVEYED AND VISITED GRADE ENROLL- SURVEY DISTRICT NAME SCHOOL LAST NAME LEVEL MENT # STATUS
Agency Responses 18
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Anaheim Union High School District 8/15/11, 145K
August 15, 2011
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City of BUENA PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 14, 2011
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4 pages
• 9 responses
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Score: +7
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Centralia School District, agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. An existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. If more information were made available relative to grant and/or funding opportunities, districts could ...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Buena Park School District agrees with this finding.
Finding 3:
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., - -- earthquake-and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a - _-I dozen different threatening situations. The Buena Park School District agrees with this finding.
Finding 4:
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of di...
R2
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, with respect to emergencies or possible disaster situations they have not anticipated. Each of our school sites has a written school safety plan submitted by March 1st of each year. The plan is reviewed each year and updated annually.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, with respect to emergencies or possible disaster situations they have not anticipated. The recommendation is already implemented. Each of our school sites has a written safe school plan drafted and submitted by March 1'' of each year. The plan is reviewed each year and updated annually.
Recommendation 3:
Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. The recommendation is already implemen...
F3
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information to include the following emergency situations in addition to earthquakes and fires: civil disturbances, Board of Trustees: Megan Harding . Lisa Jordan . Dennis Salts . Irv Trinkle . Cristi Woodward Distri...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., - -- earthquake-and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a - _-I dozen different threatening situations. The Buena Park School District agrees with this finding.
Finding 4:
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Buena Park School District agrees with this finding.
Finding 5:
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs...
R3
Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. The Centralia School District has implemented this recommendation by developing a school safety plan for each of its schools and working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies. The school district has sufficient liability insurance with respect to emergency preparedness.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. The recommendation is already implemented. The Buena Park School District has implemented this recommendation by developing a school safety plan for each of its schools and working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies. The school district has sufficient liability insurance with respect to emergency preparedness. I
Recommendation 4:
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of the...
F4
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety plans under Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management Sy...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Buena Park School District agrees with this finding.
Finding 5:
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. The Buena Park School District agrees with .this finding.
Finding 6:
School districts are in communication with a variety of loc...
R4
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, to ascertain whether the special medical and/or prescription medication needs of all students are adequately anticipated, especially during an extended disaster situation. Centralia School District schools keep important medical information on file for students. The District encourages parents to keep an extra supply of medications in the Health Office for students in the case of an emergency or extended disaster sit...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, to ascertain whether the special medical and/or prescription medication needs of all students are adequately anticipated, especially during an extended disaster situation. The recommendation has not yet been implemented. The Buena Park School District is currently reviewiug its plans with respect to the special medical and prescription medication needs of all students and is developing a plan to meet these needs, in the event of an emergency. We will implement the recommendation in fiscal year 201 1-12 .
Recommend...
F5
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Schools in our District keep important medical information on file and parents (as well as staff) are encouraged to keep an extra supply of medications for students in the Health Office to utilize in the case of an emergency or extended disaster situation.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. The Buena Park School District agrees with .this finding.
Finding 6:
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. - ---.- 4- The Buena Park School District agrees with this ,finding.
Finding 7:
Few schools hav...
F6
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Centralia School District agrees different districts access different resources and it is our understanding that districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. - ---.- 4- The Buena Park School District agrees with this ,finding.
Finding 7:
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. The Buena Park School District agrees with this finding. Recommendation I: Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investiga...
F7
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. Our District has emergency information in the following languages: English, Spanish and Korean.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. The Buena Park School District agrees with this finding. Recommendation I: Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter-district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. - The recommendation has ...
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City of Fountain Valley School District 7/18/11, 131K
September 12, 2011
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3 pages
• 4 responses
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Score: +4
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different Al platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit Al's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of Al platforms. As it pertains to Fountain Valley School District, we have multiple existing polic...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
W,ith respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. . . The Fountain 'valley School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds are available and a federal grant progrw-to support emergency management planning will end in Fiscal Year 20 12.
Finding 2:
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive ...
R1
By June 30, 2025, Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of Al. These may be provided at the district level or within individual schools through the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other written directives addressing the use of Al. The district has implemented this recommendation through the application of existing Acceptable Use Policies (BP 4040 - Employee Use of Technology/Acceptable Use Policy, BP 6163.4 - ...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter-
district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. The Fountain Valley School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness. In the future, our district intends to implement Recommendation 1 by identifying disaster grant opportunities and...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing Al policies and/or guidelines in their representative school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendents' level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Fountain Valley School District, the Superintendent has played an active leadership role in gathering information related to Al policies and/or guidelines and has engaged in nume...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants - - from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while . -others-have not. - - - * - - - - -=. - - The Fountain Valley School District agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. The existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified.
Finding 3:
I Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over ...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using Al. Several are available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources is highly variable across school districts. The District does not have firsthand information regarding the utilization and awar...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different . - threatening situations. The Fountain Valley School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information for the following emergency situations: Fire, earthquake, bomb threat, enemy
attack, chemical accident, falling aircraft, floods/rains, severe windstorm, unauthorized persbdpossible dangerous situation (sniper, fire-armed person, etc resulting in a lockdown).
Finding 4:
School districts d...
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Fullerton Joint Union High School District 7/27/11, 165K
July 27, 2011
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4 pages
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. FJUHSD is in the process of developing a formal training program for students on the appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ongoing research will be conducted to explore various aspects of AI, with a focus on identifying student needs and ensuring the protection of their privacy and data.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3: The district currently complies with this recommendation as it has implemented and developed a school safety plan for each of its schools and is working with federal, state, and local emergency management agencies.
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. FJUHSD is currently in the preliminary planning stages of developing and implementing training programs for teachers on the appropriate and effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are also conducting thorough research into the various dimensions of AI. This research will continue as we work to identify the necessary tools and knowledge te...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4: The District currently complies with this recommendation as it has plans in place with respect to the special medical needs and prescription medication needs for students.
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City of Garden Grove Unified School District 8/10/11, 201K
August 10, 2001
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5 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +7
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds and personnel are available.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. The district and its schools identified "limited time" as the single biggest constraint impacting emergencyplanning needs. Finding F2: Six (of 17) schools districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance the emergency planning efforts. Response: Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. As noted in the district's response to the Grand Jury survey, "The Garden Grove Unified School District
was an award recipient of the Readines...
R1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter- district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. S The Centralia School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness, however in the fut...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. The district and its schools identified "limited time" as the single biggest constraint impacting emergencyplanning needs. Finding F2: Six (of 17) schools districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance the emergency planning efforts. Response: Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. As noted in the district's response to the Grand Jury survey, "The Garden Grove Unified School District
was an award recipient of the Readines...
F2
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Centralia School District, agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. An existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. If more information were made available relative to grant and/or funding opportunities, districts could ...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. As noted in the district's response to the Grand Jury survey, "The Garden Grove Unified School District
was an award recipient of the Readiness Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) 2008 program grant funds fiom the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, for the award performance period of June 1,2008, through December 1,2009. The grant enabled the school district to strengthen crisis and emergency response plans in our schools and community to better ensure the safety of our schools and stud...
R2
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, with respect to emergencies or possible disaster situations they have not anticipated. Each of our school sites has a written school safety plan submitted by March 1st of each year. The plan is reviewed each year and updated annually.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented by the district. The GGUSD Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and Operation Plan is reviewed and updated at the district and site levels annually, at a minimum, to adjust for staffing changes and to reflect any beneficial changes to emergency protocols. The Plan is a document subject to constant improvement. Recommendation R3: Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in schools. Response: This recommendation has been implemented by the district...
F3
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information to include the following emergency situations in addition to earthquakes and fires: civil disturbances, Board of Trustees: Megan Harding . Lisa Jordan . Dennis Salts . Irv Trinkle . Cristi Woodward Distri...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. The district can only provide comment on the contents of its emergency planning and response document, the GGUSD Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and Operation Plan. The binder containing the Plan is organized in two volumes. Volume 1 governs districtlevel emergency organization, preparedness, and response activities. Volume 2 is the sitelevel emergency planning and response model plan for use by all schools in the district. Volume 2 details responses to 16 specific emergency situations. Finding F4: School districts develop ...
R3
Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. The Centralia School District has implemented this recommendation by developing a school safety plan for each of its schools and working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies. The school district has sufficient liability insurance with respect to emergency preparedness.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented by the district. Volume I, Section 1, of the GGUSD Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and Operation Plan summarizes the laws, codes, and regulations governing emergency preparedness in California public schools. The Plan was developed to ensure compliance with all relevant statutes and insurance regulations, as well as district inspection requirements for hazard mitigation. Recommendation R4: Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, to ascertain whether the special medical andlor prescription medication needs of all s...
F4
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety plans under Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management Sy...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. A myriad of laws and regulations govern school and school district emergency preparedness and response. These statutes are identified in the GGUSD Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and Operation Plan. Finding F5: Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescriptions medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Response: Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. The needs of medically ...
R4
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, to ascertain whether the special medical and/or prescription medication needs of all students are adequately anticipated, especially during an extended disaster situation. Centralia School District schools keep important medical information on file for students. The District encourages parents to keep an extra supply of medications in the Health Office for students in the case of an emergency or extended disaster sit...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented by the district. As noted in the district's response to Finding F5, "The needs of medically fragile students as well as those requiring prescription medications are addressed in the GGUSD Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and Operation Plan. Principals are required to maintain a list of students and staff with medical conditions or who need prescription medications (i.e. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma) or require specialized medical treatments in the event of an extended stay at the school. Such needs are also delineated through employee Incident Command Syst...
F5
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Schools in our District keep important medical information on file and parents (as well as staff) are encouraged to keep an extra supply of medications for students in the Health Office to utilize in the case of an emergency or extended disaster situation.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. The needs of medically fiagile students as well as those requiring prescription medications are addressed in the GGUSD Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and Operation Plan. Principals are required to maintain a list of students and staff with medical conditions or who need prescription medications (i.e. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma) or require specialized
medical treatments in the event of an extended stay at the school. Such needs are also delineated through employee Incident Command System (ISC) emergency assignments for the...
R5
Districts survey their campuses with respect to the needs of non- or limited-English-speaking parents and guardians, and develop outlines or summaries of critical emergency planning information in Spanish, Vietnamese, and other threshold languages prevalent in their local communities. Centralia School District has assessed campuses with respect to non or limited English speaking parents/guardians relative to this topic and has emergency planning information available in Spanish and Korean, the t...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. The district and its schools identified "limited time" as the single biggest constraint impacting emergencyplanning needs. Finding F2: Six (of 17) schools districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance the emergency planning efforts. Response: Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. As noted in the district's response to the Grand Jury survey, "The Garden Grove Unified School District
was an award recipient of the Readines...
F6
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Centralia School District agrees different districts access different resources and it is our understanding that districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
L^ Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. As noted in the district's response to the Grand Jury survey, the district coordinates emergency planning and response with agencies at several other levels. Note that the district's boundaries include most of Garden Grove and parts of six surrounding cities - Anaheim, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Santa h a , S tanton, and Westminster. The other major agencies include: Garden Grove Police and Fire departments, Santa h a Police and Fire departments, Westminster Police Department, Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County S...
F7
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. Our District has emergency information in the following languages: English, Spanish and Korean.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. The district and its schools identified "limited time" as the single biggest constraint impacting emergencyplanning needs. Finding F2: Six (of 17) schools districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance the emergency planning efforts. Response: Based on the data in the report, the district agrees with the finding. As noted in the district's response to the Grand Jury survey, "The Garden Grove Unified School District
was an award recipient of the Readines...
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HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 15, 2011
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5 pages
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Score: +4
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. The Huntington Beach Union High School District agrees with the finding.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
/ With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Huntington Beach Union High School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had hore personnel and resources, districts would be better able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds are available and a federal grant program to support emergency management planning will end in Fiscal Year 20 12.
Finding 2:
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply ...
R1
By June 30, 2025 Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of AI. These may be provided at the district level or within individual schools through the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other written directives addressing the use of AI. The recommendation has been implemented.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming interdistrict collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful,
pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. The Huntington Beach Union High School District has received grants in the past for emergency preparedness. In the future, our district intends to implement Recommendation 1 by identifying disaster grant...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The Huntington Beach Union High School District agrees with the finding. We will educate, prepare, and inspire our students to change the world. .1 .
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Huntington Beach Union High School District agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. The existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. I
Finding 3:
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F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using AI. Several Are available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources is highly variable across school districts. The Huntington Beach Union High School District does not have firsthand information...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
- - + .-,- Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Huntington Beach Union High School District agrees with this finding. Our schools all have evacuation and disaster plans. Our school district has developed information for a prolonged loss of power, fires, earthquakes, severe storms, and gunfire.
Finding 4:
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those req...
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L a g ~ n aB each Unified School District
August 15, 2011
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F1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds and personnel are available.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or,funds. . , The Laguna Beach Unified School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources,'districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds are available and a federal grant program to support emergency management planning will end in Fiscal Year 2012.
Finding 2:
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and recei...
R1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter- district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. S The Centralia School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness, however in the fut...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming interdistrict collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. The Laguna Beach Unified School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness. In the future, our District intends to implement Recommendation 1 by identifying disaster grant opportunities a...
F2
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Centralia School District, agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. An existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. If more information were made available relative to grant and/or funding opportunities, districts could ...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Laguna Beach Unified School District agrees that school districts shouid seek grant funding. The existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 20 12 and other grant programs will need to be identified.
Finding 3:
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threateni...
F3
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information to include the following emergency situations in addition to earthquakes and fires: civil disturbances, Board of Trustees: Megan Harding . Lisa Jordan . Dennis Salts . Irv Trinkle . Cristi Woodward Distri...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening . situations. .. . . each The Laguna Unified School District agrees with this finding. Our schbol district has developed information for. the following emergency situations: Fire, Earthquake, Intryders/Campus SiegeIActive Shooter, Terrorist Threat, Hazardous Materials Incident, Hostile Parent or Adult, Extreme Weather, Snaked Bites, Shelter-In-Place, Evacuation, Duck, Cover and Hold On.
Finding 4:
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F4
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety plans under Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management Sy...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Laguna Beach Unified School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety plans under the Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS). Efforts should be made to make these requirements consistent with each o...
F5
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Schools in our District keep important medical information on file and parents (as well as staff) are encouraged to keep an extra supply of medications for students in the Health Office to utilize in the case of an emergency or extended disaster situation.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking ' + % - s p u re & s c a ri s p a ti n o - n e m x e t d e i n ca d t e io d n = s, l o ~ r c w k i d th ~ - ~ s - p -,- e - c - i F a - l -iz - e - d - m - e - d + ic = a - l = - n -- eeds, - i n - - th -- e = ev en = t of som = --- - e emergencie _ s, -;_I- _-_ The Laguna Beach Unified School District agrees that this issue should be addressed and the Laguna Beach Unified School District is focusing on how to meet all students' needs during an emergency.
Finding 6:
School districts are in communication ...
F6
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Centralia School District agrees different districts access different resources and it is our understanding that districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Laguna Beach Unified School District agrees the different districts may access different resources. It is our understanding that different districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Finding 7:
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languag...
F7
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. Our District has emergency information in the following languages: English, Spanish and Korean.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. - " Our District has notpreparedFmeigeicy information in languages other than English, but it is our - '- intention to do so in the near future.
Recommendation 1:
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming interdistrict collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange C...
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City of La Habra City School District SAND1 BALTES. Mrrnber
October 03, 2011
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Score: +4
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F2
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Centralia School District, agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. An existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. If more information were made available relative to grant and/or funding opportunities, districts could ...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F2: Agree F3: Agree F4: Agree F5: Agree Recommendations RP: The recommendation has been implemented.
F3
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information to include the following emergency situations in addition to earthquakes and fires: civil disturbances, Board of Trustees: Megan Harding . Lisa Jordan . Dennis Salts . Irv Trinkle . Cristi Woodward Distri...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F2: Agree F3: Agree F4: Agree F5: Agree Recommendations RP: The recommendation has been implemented.
R3
Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. The Centralia School District has implemented this recommendation by developing a school safety plan for each of its schools and working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies. The school district has sufficient liability insurance with respect to emergency preparedness.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. R4: Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, to ascertain whether the special medical and / or prescription medication needs of all students are adequately anticipated, especially during an extended disaster situation. R5: Districts survey their campuses with respect to the needs of non- or limited-English-speaking parents and guardians, and develop outlines or summaries of critical...
F4
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety plans under Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management Sy...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F2: Agree F3: Agree F4: Agree F5: Agree Recommendations RP: The recommendation has been implemented.
F5
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Schools in our District keep important medical information on file and parents (as well as staff) are encouraged to keep an extra supply of medications for students in the Health Office to utilize in the case of an emergency or extended disaster situation.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F2: Agree F3: Agree F4: Agree F5: Agree Recommendations RP: The recommendation has been implemented.
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Magnolia School District
July 19, 2011
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F1
Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. The District agrees with the finding.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Executive Director Special Education & With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half Student Senrices of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Magnolia School District agrees with this finding. If school 'districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. BOARD OF TRUSTEES At present, limited state finds are available and a federal'g rant program to support emergency management planning will end in Fiscal Year 20 12. Clifford E. Bree...
R2
Superintendents should ensure that their schools have policies that cover, at a minimum: the scope, guiding principles, and training regarding the responsible use of AI tools by students and teachers; any prohibited uses of special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court Date The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, with respect to emergencies or possible disaster situations they have not anticipated. Each of our school sites has a written safe school plan drafted and submitted by March 1s t of each year. The plan is reviewed each year and updated annually.
Recommendation 3:
Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. The Magnolia School District has implemented this recommendation by developing a...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using AI. Several are available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources is highly variable across school districts. The District agrees with this finding.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Member Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Magnolia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed infomation for the following emergency situations: Loss of Utilities, Bus Accident, Armed Student (possession of a firearm), Bomb Threat, Earthquake, Fire or Explosion, Flood or Heavy Rains, Gang FightIRiot or Neighborhood Incident, Hazardous Materials Spill, Major ' IncidentfAccident, Homicide or Attempted H...
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: Step 1: Gather and analyze appropriate training programs for elementary aged students. Step 2: Set dates for student training. Step 3: Review the implementation of Artificial Intelligence guidelines as ap...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. The Magnolia School District has implemented this recommendation by developing a school safety plan for each of its schools and working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies. The school district has sufficient liability insurance with respect to emergency preparedness. ---- R - e - co mmendation 4: -- - - r ,-- Distric-ts6 rev-ie w their pla - n -- s , - and the planiipeCifi'c to each of their - - c -...
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NE WPORT -MESA Unified School District
August 22, 2011
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Score: +3
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F1
Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. The District agrees with the finding.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources available, districts would be better positioned to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds are available and a federal grant program to support emergency management planning will end in Fiscal Year 2012.
Finding 2:
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to ...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District agrees with this finding. The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court Date
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. The existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. In FY 200712008, our school district used portions of the U.S. Department of Education Safe Schools Healthy Students Grant to provide at least 16 hours of SEMSNIMS and hands-on emergency traini...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using AI. Several are available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources is highly variable across school districts. The District agrees with this finding.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information for the following emergency situations: Aircraft Crash Animal Disturbance Armed Assault on Campus Biological or Chemical Release
Bomb Threat Bus Disaster Disorderly Conduct Earthquake ExplosiodRisk of Explosion Fire in Surrounding Area Fire on School Grounds Flooding Loss or Failure of Utili...
R5
Schools and educators should be encouraged to collaborate with the various available AI consortiums and think tanks, such as OCDE and CLAOC, to effectively implement AI and establish basic tenets for its use. The recommendation has been implemented as follows: NMUSD encourages schools and educators to collaborate with AI consortiums and think tanks like OCDE to explore innovative AI applications. To ensure alignment with district standards and safety protocols, NMUSD has established a curated li...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Recommendation 1:
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming interdistrict collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has received grants for emergency preparedness. Our school district will continue to explore similar grant opportunities as they become avai...
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Ocean View School District
October 07, 2011
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Score: +7
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F1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds and personnel are available.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Ocean View School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds are available and a federal grant program to support emergency management planning will end in Fiscal Year 2012.
Finding 2:
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively ...
R1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter- district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. S The Centralia School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness, however in the fut...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter-district collaboratives, ~ learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for I consideration from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts.
Ocean View School District Response Summary Page 3 The Ocean View School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness. In the future, our district intends to implement Recommendation...
F2
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Centralia School District, agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. An existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. If more information were made available relative to grant and/or funding opportunities, districts could ...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. -- -- The Ocean - V - i - ew School District agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. The existing federal I - . grants p-r-o gram willwbFphZi6go ut iZ20 12 and othe7grGt programs'will need to be-idefitified.
Finding 3:
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different...
F3
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information to include the following emergency situations in addition to earthquakes and fires: civil disturbances, Board of Trustees: Megan Harding . Lisa Jordan . Dennis Salts . Irv Trinkle . Cristi Woodward Distri...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Ocean View School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information for the following emergency situations: Fire, earthquake, bomb threat, enemy attack, chemical accident, falling aircraft, floodslrains, severe windstorms, unauthorized person/possible dangerous situation (sniper, fire-armed person, etc., resulting in a lockdown).
Ocean View School District Response Su...
F4
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety plans under Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management Sy...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
~choold istricts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Ocean View School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety.plans under the Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS). Efforts should be made to make these requirements consistent with each other.
Fin...
F5
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Schools in our District keep important medical information on file and parents (as well as staff) are encouraged to keep an extra supply of medications for students in the Health Office to utilize in the case of an emergency or extended disaster situation.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
- ---- Some-schools-reported-they-have-not adequately anticipated the-needs of- students taking .prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. The Ocean View School District agrees that this issue should be addressed and the Ocean View School District is focusing on how to meet all students' needs during an emergency.
Finding 6:
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all distri...
F6
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Centralia School District agrees different districts access different resources and it is our understanding that districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Ocean View School District agrees the different districts may access different resources. It is our understanding that different districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Finding 7:
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other t...
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Orange Unified School District 7/28/11, 148K
July 28, 2011
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F1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds and personnel are available.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of.schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Orange Unified School District agrees with this finding. The Orange Unified School District is currently able to support enhancing our emergency planning and preparation because of support fiom a federal grant. Unfortunately, fbture funding for this federal grant program has not been approved.
Finding 2:
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental ag...
R1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter- district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. S The Centralia School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness, however in the fut...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming interdistrict collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. The Orange Unified School District has a current federal grant for emergency preparedness. At the conclusion of the grant our District intends to implement Recommendation 1 by identifying other grants and...
F2
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Centralia School District, agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. An existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. If more information were made available relative to grant and/or funding opportunities, districts could ...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Orange Unified School District agrees with this finding. Grants from governmental agencies provide local education agencies with the resources necessary to develop and maintain adequate emergency preparedness.
Finding 3:
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threateni...
F3
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information to include the following emergency situations in addition to earthquakes and fires: civil disturbances, Board of Trustees: Megan Harding . Lisa Jordan . Dennis Salts . Irv Trinkle . Cristi Woodward Distri...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Orange Unified School District does not possess sufficient information regarding the preparation of other school districts to agree or disagree with this finding. The Orange Unified School District takes an all hazards approach in emergency planning and preparation so as to maintain the ability to respond to any type emergency. Mission Slarement: Orange Unified School District being committed to pla...
F4
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety plans under Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management Sy...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, in&ding those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Orange Unified School District agrees with this finding. In developing school safety plans and emergency operations capabilities the District has found little serious conflict among the various codes, regulations and standards governing the development and implementation of these plans. It is the District's experience that the Incident Command System (ICS), SEMS and NIMS achieve the objective of creating sta...
F5
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Schools in our District keep important medical information on file and parents (as well as staff) are encouraged to keep an extra supply of medications for students in the Health Office to utilize in the case of an emergency or extended disaster situation.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. The Orange Unified School District does not possess sufficient information regarding the preparation of other school districts to agree or disagree with this finding. The Orange Unified School District has plans for such contingencies and is working on refining them as part of our ongoing emergency planning and preparation.
Finding 6:
School districts are in communication with a var...
F6
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Centralia School District agrees different districts access different resources and it is our understanding that districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Orange Unified School District agrees with this finding. Districts with state or federal grants will have access to different resources. Some resources that should be county wide, such as the school district radio system, may not be available to some districts due to lack of adequate hnding.
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F7
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. Our District has emergency information in the following languages: English, Spanish and Korean.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Few schools have plans o . r . emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. The Orange Unified School ~ i s d cdto es not possess sufficient information regarding the preparation of other school districts to agree or disagree with this finding. Our District has not prepared emergency information in languages other than English, but is our intention to do so in the near future.
Recommendation 1:
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. For...
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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District 6/28/11, 155K
June 28, 2011
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. The District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified District, we agree with the finding.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds are available and a federal grant program to support emergency management planning will end in Fiscal Year 2012.
Finding 2:
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for an...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, the Superintendent agrees with this finding. Preparing Every Student for Success Now and in the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. The existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified.
Finding 3:
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different t...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using AI. Several are available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources is highly variable across school districts. The District does not have firsthand information regarding the utilization and awar...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District agrees with this finding. Our school district
has developed information for the following emergency situations: Accidents. Armed Student(s1. Bomb Threat, Earthauake, Fire andfor Explosion, Fire - Vehicle, Flood, Hazardous Material Spill, Homicide, Hostage. PoisonindBites, Rape. Shooting, Suicide, Suspicious Circumstances, Terrorist Attack. Terrorism, Or...
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SADDLEBACK VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 07, 2011
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Score: +5
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. The District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to Saddleback Valley Unified School District, we have begun to implement basic guidelines around the use of AI platfor...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The District agrees with the finding that indicates limited time and funding impacts emergency preparation. Significant cuts in personnel and programs have occurred each year over the past several years and with more resources, the District would be able to move forward with emergency planning and preparation. However within the present state funding constraints, the District conducts emergency drills, reviewinglupdatin...
R1
By June 30, 2025, Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of AI. These may be provided at the district level or within individual schools through the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other written directives addressing the use of AI. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To ensure the responsible use of AI ...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter-district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. The District will identify disaster grant opportunities from public and private agencies with the goal of enhancing the emergency planning and preparation efforts for all the SVUSD schools. These grant o...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Saddleback Valley Unified School District, our Superintendent has supported the implementation of AI policies and guiding principles by encouraging collaboration with the Orange Coun...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Six (of l7)'school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The District agrees with the finding that some districts have secured grants for emergency preparation and planning and school districts should seek grant funding. Allocation of staff time to pursue grant funding is limited due to the ongoing budget cuts and increased workloads for the remaining staff as personnel and positions are eliminated. The existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 20...
R2
Superintendents should ensure that their schools have policies that cover, at a minimum: the scope, guiding principles, and training regarding the responsible use of AI tools by students and teachers; any prohibited uses of special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To ensure comprehensive polic...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, with respect to emergencies or possible disaster situations they have not anticipated. Each of our school sites has a written safe school plan drafted and submitted by March lst of each year. The plan is reviewed and updated annualIy. The District has implemented the recommendation through the development of District and School Emergency Plans that are reviewed and updated annually. Both District and School Emergency Plans are developed based on SEMS and NIMS and the implementation of ICS to remain flexible, expand...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using AI. Several are available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources is highly variable across school districts. The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District does not have first...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The District disagrees with the finding that emergency plans have been developed for only a few emergency situations in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Presently the District has identified 17 different hazards and developed an immediate response handbook specifically designed for schools to address each of these hazards. Since the present District Emergency Plan is based on the SEMS (Sta...
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To ensure that K-12 students understand the responsible and effective use of AI tools, we will develop a comprehensive training program that emphasizes ethical considerations, potential benefits, and associated risks. This program will also work to ensure students under the age of 13 and tho...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. The District has implemented the recommendation by developing emergency plans in compliance with federal, state, and local emergency management agencies. The District is self insured as a member of a school district insurance coop that has sufficient liability coverage with respect to emergency preparedness. As the need arises, emergency plans
are updated to remain in compliance with various codes, regulations, and liabil...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To equip K-12 teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively and responsibly use AI tools in their classrooms, we are developing a comprehensive training program. This program will ensure that teachers understand the benefits, ethical considerations, and potential risks associated wit...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, to ascertain whether the special medical and/or prescription medication needs of all students are adequately anticipated, especially during an extended disaster situation. The District will expand the annual School Emergency Plan to include a process to determine the special medical andlor prescription medication needs of students and staff at each school. The strategies for meeting those needs will be an integral part of the District and School Emergency Plans in the fall of the 201 1/12 school year.
Recommendati...
R5
Schools and educators should be encouraged to collaborate with the various available AI consortiums and think tanks, such as OCDE and CLAOC, to effectively implement AI and establish basic tenets for its use. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To encourage and facilitate collaboration between schools, educators, and AI consortia or think tanks, we will undertake a series of initiatives ...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Districts survey their campuses with respect to the needs of non- or limited-Englishspeaking parents and guardians, and develop outlines or summaries of critical emergency planning information in Spanish, Vietnamese, and other threshold languages prevalent in their local communities. The District will implement the recommendation by using the annual 201 1/12 R-30 Language Survey, state regulations, and state mandates to identify the non-English speaking parent/guardian populations within the District. A summary of critical emergency planning information will be developed in Spanish and any oth...
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City of School District
August 02, 2011
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Score: +6
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds and personnel are available.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of --- schools and ajmost t-h ree quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Brea Olinda Unified School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources available, districts would be better positioned to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds are available and a federal grant program to support emergency management planning will end in Fiscal Year 2012.
Finding 2:
Six (of 17) school districts have manage...
R1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter- district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. S The Centralia School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness, however in the fut...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
- - - Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming interdistrict collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. - ,.. ' x- The Brea Olinda Unified School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness. In the future, our district intends to implement Recommendation 1 by identifying disaster grant...
F2
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Centralia School District, agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. An existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. If more information were made available relative to grant and/or funding opportunities, districts could ...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Brea Olinda Unified School District agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. The existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. This is especially problematic for smaller school districts with insufficient staff and/or resources available to seek additional grant funding.
Finding 3:
Some schools anticipate responding t...
F3
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information to include the following emergency situations in addition to earthquakes and fires: civil disturbances, Board of Trustees: Megan Harding . Lisa Jordan . Dennis Salts . Irv Trinkle . Cristi Woodward Distri...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations-(e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Brea Olinda Unified School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information for the following emergency situations: Bomb Threats Bus Accidents Closing of school due to emergency situation Disturbances, Disorders and Demonstrations Earthquakes En Route Accidents
Enemy Attacks Evacuations Falling Aircraft Fire Flood Hazard Materials Power Failures Psychological Trauma ...
F5
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Schools in our District keep important medical information on file and parents (as well as staff) are encouraged to keep an extra supply of medications for students in the Health Office to utilize in the case of an emergency or extended disaster situation.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. The Brea Olinda Unified School District agrees that this issue should be addressed and the Brea Olinda Unified School District is focusing on how to meet all students' needs during an emergency. For example, we are examining how we adequately store medications in classrooms, e.g. refrigerators, locked cabinets.
Finding 6:
School districts are in communication with a variety of local...
F6
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Centralia School District agrees different districts access different resources and it is our understanding that districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Brea Olinda Unified School District agrees different districts may access different resources. It is our understanding that different districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
The Brea Olinda Unified School District has a close relationship with the City of Brea Police and...
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Tustin Unified School District 7/26/11, 107K
July 26, 2011
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2 pages
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Score: +6
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Centralia School District, agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. An existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. If more information were made available relative to grant and/or funding opportunities, districts could ...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding F2: Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not.
F3
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information to include the following emergency situations in addition to earthquakes and fires: civil disturbances, Board of Trustees: Megan Harding . Lisa Jordan . Dennis Salts . Irv Trinkle . Cristi Woodward Distri...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding F3: Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.
F4
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety plans under Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management Sy...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding , F4: School districts develop plans with respect to,a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and federal government.
F5
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Schools in our District keep important medical information on file and parents (as well as staff) are encouraged to keep an extra supply of medications for students in the Health Office to utilize in the case of an emergency or extended disaster situation.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding F5: Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescriptio~n medications, or with specialized medical needs,.
F6
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Centralia School District agrees different districts access different resources and it is our understanding that districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding ' ' F6: School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and , systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the samle resources.
F7
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. Our District has emergency information in the following languages: English, Spanish and Korean.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. (1) The respondent agrees with the finding RECOMMENDA TIONS R1: Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter-district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation frorn the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. (1) The recommendation has been i...
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City of Unified School District
September 12, 2011
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Score: +3
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to Los Alamitos Unified School District, we are developing AI polic...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three I' quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. S ti The Los Alamitos Unified School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency managemeilt planning. At present, limited state funds are available and a federal'grant program to support emergency management planning will end in Fiscal Year 2012. I
Finding 2:
~ Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for ...
R1
By June 30, 2025 Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of AI. These may be provided at the district level or within individual schools through the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other written directives addressing the use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
f Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter-district collaboratives, learning from districts in "' the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of SchoolsIOCDE may help in these efforts. The Los Alamitos Unified School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness. In the fiture, our district intends to implement Recommendation 1 by identifying disaster grant opportuni...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Los Alamitos Unified School District, the Superintendent, Andrew Pulver, Ed.D., joined the OCDE K-12 Strong Workforce Initiative to e...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
~ Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. I - -- " The Los Alamitos Unified School District agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. The existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. Finding 3: 1 Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different...
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Westminster School District 6/22/11, 137K
September 12, 2011
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. The district cannot comment on other districts' policies and guidelines around using AI platforms. As it pertains to Westminster School District, we have created a task force comprised of Westminster stakeholders to: educate stakeholders on...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Westminster School District agrees with this'finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move fonvard with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds are available and a federal grant program to support emergency management planning will end.in Fiscal.Yem-20 l=2:-- -,
Finding 2:
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive rela...
R1
By June 30, 2025, Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of AI. These may be provided at the district level or within individual schools through the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other written directives addressing the use of AI. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by the June 30, 2025 deadline with the following action plan: The Westminster AI Task ...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming interdistrict collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. The Westminster School District has received grants for emergency preparedness. In the future, 0 ow district intends to implement Recommendation 1 by identifying disaster grant opportunities and investiga...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Westminster School District, the Superintendent supports educating district and site leadership, teachers, and a cohort of teachers on understand AI in education 1. 2. practical appl...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. - .. -.- The Westminster School District agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. The existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified.
Finding 3:
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatenin...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using AI. Several Are available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources are highly variable across school districts. The District does not have firsthand information regarding the utilization and awa...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Westminster School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information for the following potential emergency situations:
1. Plane crash on campus F? 2. Child Abuse and Neglect I 3. Bus Incident 4. Hostage Situation 5. Weapons at SchooVArmed StudentISchool Shooting 6. Bullying and Cyberbullying 7. Suicide 8. Intruder/Trespassing/Animal Disturbance 9. EarthquakeIDrop, Cov...
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