Common use of Effective Practices Clause in Contracts

Effective Practices. In order to ensure that those who are outside school buildings are aware that the school is locking down, the PA system must be capable of being activated outside the school. Consideration should also be given to including an exterior visual indicator (e.g., strobe lights) that can be used to indicate that a lockdown has been called. Those who are outside the school when a lockdown is called shall not re-enter the school, but shall proceed immediately to predetermined off-site evacuation location(s). Once at the location, staff and students shall remain in that location until further advised by administration or police. Plans should include the taking of attendance at the off-site evacuation location(s). Neighbouring schools may not be the best option as off-site evacuation locations, as they too may lock down once they become aware of an incident at a nearby school.

Effective Practices. In order to ensure that those who are outside school buildings are aware that the school is locking down, the PA system must be capable of being activated outside the school. Consideration should also be given to including an exterior visual indicator (e.g., strobe lights) that can be used to indicate that a lockdown has been called. Those Staff and students who are outside the school when a lockdown is called shall not buildings should never re-enter the schoolschool unless they are in close proximity to an identified threat location and have been directed to do so. Although notification of those who are outside the school building(s) is important, but shall proceed immediately the use of an exterior PA system may not be the best option, as it may cause panic and/or bring unnecessary attention from members of the community. The use of a personal messenger to predetermined identify the off-site evacuation location(s)) is recommended. Once at the location, staff and students shall remain in at that location until further advised by administration the principal or police. Plans should include the taking of attendance at the off-site evacuation location(s). Neighbouring schools may not be the best option as off-site evacuation locations, as they too may lock down once they become aware of an incident at a nearby school.