General School Operating Procedures

Fund Raising: All sales and fund-raising activities done on school grounds must have the approval of the superintendent. Individual students are discouraged from bringing items for sale or trade to school. Each year, certain school organized fund-raising activities are planned to pay for special assemblies and trips. Because of the age and living location of our students, we also try to limit sales activities to the student's family and friends rather than encouraging random door-to-door sales.

School Closure: During the periods of adverse weather conditions, it may be necessary to alter the normal school schedule, or to cancel school for the day. When weather is marginal, a delayed start may be necessary to take advantage of daylight hours and/or improving road conditions. If weather conditions dictate, it may be necessary to return students home early. Sometimes, it may be necessary to alter bus routes for some of the rural areas. Please listen to one of the following local radio stations regarding school closure and delay information. If a delayed start is announced, listeners should stay tuned in case a school closure update is necessary.

• KORD: FM Dial 102.7
• KONA: AM Dial 610, FM Dial 105.3
• KNDU-TV: Channel 25

Fire Drills/Emergency Evacuation Procedures: Directions for emergency evacuation of the building are to be posted in each classroom. Staff will be teaching students that if the fire bell rings, students are to quickly and quietly walk to the exit outlined for each room. Students need to pay close attention to the directions provided by the building staff. Once outside, students should regroup with their teacher so that a head count can be made. Staff will help the students move to a safe location away from buildings and roadways.

If it is necessary to evacuate the building for more than a limited time, students will be transported by bus to an alternate site. In the event of an evacuation situation, students are expected to stay with their teacher, or designated staff member, until they are delivered home by bus or a parent picks them up. To insure the safety of all children, parents will be expected to sign out their child(ren). In the event of a large scale emergency, it is critical that parents keep the school phone lines open for calls out to support services. Instead of calling the schools, parents should listen to the radio for alternate site location information.

School Insurance: All students are given the opportunity to purchase an accident policy covering them for any injuries that may occur at school. Additional coverage is also available. Policy information and sign up envelopes will be sent home with the students during the first week of school.