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Orange County Grand Jury
• 2010-2011
• Agency Response
Orange County Grand Jury Report Orange County Public Schools:*
Published: September 12, 2011
3 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
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.
Related Recommendations (1)
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 future, our District intends to implement Recommendation 1 by requesting identification of disaster grant opportunities and investigating the availability of potential resources.
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 pursue these opportunities.
Related Recommendations (1)
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.
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 District Superintendent: Diane Scheerhorn, Ph.D. biological hazards, lockdowns, evacuations, bomb or terrorist threats, hazardous materials, chemical spills, airplane crashes, hostage situations, intruders on campus, and weather related emergencies.
Related Recommendations (1)
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.
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 System (NIMS). Efforts should be made to make these requirements consistent with each other.
Related Recommendations (1)
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 situation.
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.
Related Recommendations (1)
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 two threshold languages in the community we serve. cwn 8-2011 disaster preparedness - grand jury rpt
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.
No recommendations for this finding
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.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 19
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BUENA PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 14, 2011
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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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Centralia School District
September 30, 2016
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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: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. Centralia School District disagrees wholly with this finding. Each school district keeps records on its own facilities and whether its facilities have encapsulated asbestos. We have no knowledge of the status of facilities in other school districts and, therefore, cannot verify the accuracy of the Grand Jury's findings.
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 Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable, and is vag...
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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Although current EPA standards provide that encapsulated asbestos does not present an immediate hazard to people who come near it, any physical disturbance and/or weathering which damages that encapsulation and releases asbestos fibers into the air will present an immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broadbased awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. Centralia School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is...
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: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current prac...
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: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. Centralia School District disagrees wholly with this finding. Our District is in compliance with AHERA regulations. Our AHERA report is available for public review at our District Office and at each of our schools in compliance with AHERA regulations, 40 C.F.R. section 763.80 et seq.
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: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable and is very vague as to what type of communications are being referred to. The current practice of making the AHERA report available to the public at the district office and each school site is compliant and meets federal law. The Grand Jury's recommendation ...
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: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to identify at each school in their district a "Designated Person" and to train each Designated Person to EPA-defined standards. Centralia School District disagrees wholly with this finding. Our District is in compliance with AHERA regulations and has a designated person at the District level. The AHERA regulations do not require a trained designated person at each school.
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 Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes
of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reas...
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: Disagree
Score: -1
Although nearly all school districts train their facilities and maintenance staff on hazardous materials management, many fail to provide hazardous materials training $ to their teaching and administrative staff. . Centralia School District disagrees wholly with this finding. Our District has trained maintenance staff and other staff as mandated by AHERA regulations.
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: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is no...
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: Disagree
Score: -1
Orange County public schools are subject to very infrequent EPA inspections for AHERA compliance. Centralia School District disagrees wholly with this finding. We do not control the frequency of EPA inspections nor can we make an assessment as to whether inspections are frequent or infrequent.
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: Disagree
Score: -1
Inadequately managed construction efforts at more than one Orange County public school have led to expensive and disruptive hazardous materials events. Many Orange County school districts lack one or more documented requirements for contracting for construction that implement generally recognized best practices for dealing with hazardous materials. Such written best practices include: Performing all work at schools that deals with, or potentially deals with, a. hazardous materials at times when students and staff are not present,
b. Controlling the scope of construction/modernization/major re...
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December 02, 2014
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Centralia School District
July 01, 2012
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Score: -3
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7 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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The District agrees partially with this finding. The District agrees that not all Orange County schools use the same technology and procedures to record bullying or harassment incidents. Different districts use different databases and internal procedures to track bullying complaints. With regard to the codes used to record bullying or harassment incidents, prior to July 1, 2012, Education Code section 48900(r) defined bullying by reference to sexual harassment (Education Code section 48900.2), hate violence (Education Code section 48900.3), and harassment, threats and intimidation (Education C...
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 Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. Different districts use different technology and procedures that reflect the unique needs of each district. While all districts will comply with State-mandated reporting, such as the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS), it is not necessary that each district use the same internal procedures and technology to track reported incidents of bullying. The District tracks incidents of bullying as follows: Student data is accumulated using the Aeries computer software program to t...
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 District agrees that AB 1156 provides a broader definition of "bullying" than was contained in prior law. Finding 3: Education Code section 234.1 requiring posting of anti-bullying/anti-harassment policies in prescribed areas was not evident in all schools visited.
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: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The District will not implement this policy because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The District has no legal authority to obligate other school districts. However, it should be noted that the District is required by law to apply the definition of "bullying" contained in Education Code section 48900(r) in suspending and expelling students. The District also intends to use this definition of "bullying" in tracking complaints of bullying that are sustained. Recommendation 3: Each district review standardized procedures to protect a bully victim and bystanders' confidentiality as state...
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: Disagree
Score: -1
The District cannot comment on what policies are posted in all schools throughout Orange County, but can respond only on behalf of the District itself. Finding 3 combines the requirement to post anti-discrimination/anti-harassment policies in prescribed areas with the requirement to post anti-bullying policies. The requirement for school districts to post their anti-bullying policy in all schools <sup>1</sup> The Orange County Superintendent of Schools has been directed to respond to Recommendations 4 and 5. Board of Trustees: Megan Harding • Lisa Jordan • Dennis Salts • Irv Trinkle • Cristi W...
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: Unknown
Score: 0
</b> The District has policy that implements this recommendation by, The District has adopted policies in regard to retaliation and confidentiality. Those policies state: The Board acknowledges and respects every individual's right to privacy. Discrimination complaints shall be investigated in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the parties and the integrity of the process. This may include keeping the identity of the complainant confidential, as appropriate and except to the extent necessary to carry out the investigation or proceedings, as determined by the Superintendent or design...
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: Disagree
Score: -1
The Grand Jury report does not contain sufficient information to enable the District to respond to this finding nor does it identify which school district was involved in the alleged breach of confidentiality; therefore, the District disagrees wholly with this finding. Recommendation 1: Recommend a county-wide compatible information system for reporting incidents of bullying be explored by all school districts.
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August 25, 2008
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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: Unknown
Score: 0
We agree with the finding. Each charter petition is evaluated against the criteria for approval as required by state law, regulations and case law. The Board of Education would approve charter school petitions that meet state requirements. R-3: Local school districts provide adequate oversight of charter schools even though State law does not allow for full reimbursement for oversight. - - d- . Response: We agree with the finding. We would work with a charter schooi to create Memoranda of Understanding relative to the oversight of fiscal, personnel and curriculum. n c. . . 0ra . n . ge"~ountyG...
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: Unknown
Score: 0
We agree with the finding. We would work with a charter schooi to create Memoranda of Understanding relative to the oversight of fiscal, personnel and curriculum. n c. . . 0ra . n . ge"~ountyG rand Jury . . ,, . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 70b Civic Center- rive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 Board of Trustees: Karen Blake Shirley Doi Art Montez Dennis Salts Irv Trinkle District Superintendent: Diane Scheerizorn, Ph.D.
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Centralia School District
June 19, 2007
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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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The fact of the same of the a. (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 reason therefore. Centralia School District's plans are not in need of much improvement as the plans met the Grand Jury's expectations at the site level as well as the District level. We review and update our plans regularly to improve them and adapt them to changing needs and information. One of our goals is to pursue grant funding to hire a graphic designer to enhance thei...
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
The over-all quality of the 28 Orange County School Districts and their individual school's emergency preparedness plans are in need of much improvement. Response: The fact of the same of the a. (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 reason therefore. Centralia School District's plans are not in need of much improvement as the plans met the Grand Jury's expectations at the site level as well as the District level. We review and update our plan...
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Garden Grove Unified School District 8/10/11, 201K
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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
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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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:
School district...
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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Laguna Beach County Water District 9/2/11, 89K
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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
The District agrees with the finding. F-2 District websites were sometimes not updated to reflect public meeting changes or cancellations. District Response: The District agrees with the finding. Response to recommendations: R-1 Provide in an easily accessible format on the district's website, data on compensation for the board of directors and general manager, as well as current budget and financial reports. District Response: The District launched its website in 2007 and has recently received proposals to update the website to improve transparency and communication and provide the latest Web...
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
The District launched its website in 2007 and has recently received proposals to update the website to improve transparency and communication and provide the latest Web technology for easy integration of social media. At its May 24,20 1 1 meeting, the Board of - - . 306 THIRD STREET, P.O. BOX 987, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92652 TEL: 949.494.1041 FAX: 949.497.1021 WEB: ~~~.lagunabeachwater.com
Directors accepted a proposal and awarded a contract to Vision Internet. Vision Internet is currently updating the District website and organizing it in a manner that allows the public to easily find and access ...
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 District agrees with the finding. Response to recommendations: R-1 Provide in an easily accessible format on the district's website, data on compensation for the board of directors and general manager, as well as current budget and financial reports. District Response: The District launched its website in 2007 and has recently received proposals to update the website to improve transparency and communication and provide the latest Web technology for easy integration of social media. At its May 24,20 1 1 meeting, the Board of - - . 306 THIRD STREET, P.O. BOX 987, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92652 TEL:...
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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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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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School District
August 02, 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 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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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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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: Unknown
Score: 0
TI1 c recomnicnclation~nts been implcmcrzteci . . .. . . ,.. . . . . . .. .. The District has made it a practice to maintain and provide current and accurate calendars, agendas and meeting minutes on its Website. These items have been readily available on our Web'site lor years and will continue to be readily available,
* This report's PDF did not contain easily extractable text and required Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for analysis. There may be minor errors in the extracted findings and recommendations due to OCR limitations with scanned documents.