In order to maintain a safe environment, minimize disruption for students within the learning environment, and to support quality teaching and learning in Farmington Public Schools, we utilize the following expectations:

• Classroom visits are opportunities for you to experience the teaching and learning environment of your child. Visits must be pre-arranged with the principal, who will determine the appropriate day, time, and duration of the visit after consultation with the teacher.  Accordingly, a requested visit will typically require at least 48 hours advance notice. Normally, a visit will not extend beyond a period of one hour. Also, it is of the utmost importance that you do not share information about individual students that you may observe in the classroom. Questions or concerns regarding the visit or time spent volunteering must be directed to the principal.
   
• Regular volunteering in a classroom is allowed but must be pre-arranged with the principal and classroom teachers to determine the schedule and scope of activities that will be supported.
   
• The FPS Volunteer Application Form must be completed and be approved by the District prior to the next pre-planned visit/volunteering in the classroom. 
   
• During visits and volunteering in the classroom, there should be no direct verbal communication with the classroom teacher that concerns your child.  If your volunteering involves working with groups of students, please report any concerns to the teachers or school staff in charge at that time. Questions or concerns regarding the visit or time spent volunteering must be directed to the principal.
   
• The principal will be copied on all written communication should you want to direct questions or concerns in writing to the teacher.
   
• When visiting or volunteering in the classroom, interactions between parents and staff members must be respectful and appropriate.
   
• When visiting or volunteering in the classroom, any concerns should be addressed privately at a later time with the principal.
   
• If the need arises to use a cell phone, the call must be taken or made outside of the classroom.

Note: In an effort to maintain safety, any breach of this protocol by coming onto school property and entering the classroom without advanced notice and approval will be considered trespassing and treated as such.

A safe learning environment for all students is the top priority of Farmington Public Schools. Assessment, planning, development of protocols, training and evaluation are key components in ensuring that a student’s education will not be disrupted by any safety concerns and that staff are properly trained to respond to any emergency situation.

Emergency and Crisis Response 
When a traumatic event or crisis occurs within Farmington Public Schools, the District provides planned, specific intervention. The District does its utmost to be prepared to meet the needs of affected individuals during the time of crisis. Every staff person has the potential to perform a task or take a role in the management of crisis situations. The District has protocols to serve as the guide to the response roles of staff. Training and evaluation are an important part of the response process.

Procedures and Protocols
The District has thorough procedures in place for school emergencies, including individual student medical emergencies. 

The District has a three-pronged crisis response team protocol.

• School Teams - Each school has a crisis response team
• District Teams - The District Crisis Team coordinates resources and responses to support school-level teams as necessary
• Emergency Responders - The District works closely with emergency responders

Emergency Response Resources
The District has a number of emergency response resources and materials in each school.

• Emergency Response Flip Charts
  Every classroom and office has an emergency response guide, designed as an easy-to-use flip chart. These are posted on the wall of the room for quick reference. This flip chart gives step-by-step instructions for a wide variety of emergencies including medical, bomb threats, fire, weapons, unauthorized visitors, and severe weather. Parents are welcome to view the flip chart in the classrooms.
• AEDs
  Every school in the district has at least one AED unit. Staff are trained in the proper use of the units. They are placed in strategic location(s) at the school.
• “To Go” Bags
  Each elementary classroom has a bag that contains basic first aid equipment. Each office has a more comprehensive bag of first aid materials. They are placed in rooms for easy access during an emergency situation.

911
911 calls are made immediately upon the assessment of the emergency situation and it is determined that EMS units are required. Under all FPS procedures, the 911 call is the first action to be taken (if appropriate) after the initial assessment.

CPR and Emergency Response
School staff have basic knowledge of emergency response and P.E. teachers are trained in CPR. Parents are welcome to review the crisis response manual available at each school. The District takes emergency management and response very seriously. We know that we are responsible for students when they are at our schools. Training and drills are all part of the ongoing process for staff to be prepared for an emergency.

Local Law Enforcement Coordination
The District has a very close relationship with local and regional emergency management providers, including EMS, Fire, and Police. We jointly plan and participate in emergency response. Local law enforcement are members of the staff at our three comprehensive high schools and act as a liaison between the police and the school. They are part of the District’s crisis response teams and are always available to offer procedural advice and assistance. Law enforcement personnel also participate in the various drills held throughout the district.

Farmington Public Schools takes emergency readiness very seriously. The protocols that have been implemented are meant to prepare staff to assess the incident and respond to an emergency situation in a timely manner with the support of local emergency response personnel.

School Safety Legislation - Public Act 12