Head of School K8 Principal Director of EC Director of Jewish Life and Learning Director of Human Resources Director of Finance and Operations Director of Advancement Director of Marketing and Communications
Additional members of the team are determined by the nature of the crisis.
In the event of a crisis situation, the Crisis Management Team will communicate with the following constituents, as appropriate.
Students Parents
Faculty and Staff Board of Directors Alumni Friends of the school
Neighbors of the school Other schools in the area Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Media General Public School Community
RESPONSE PROTOCOL
A Level One Crisis is a personal tragedy or threatening incident primarily affecting a single member or family in the school community. Examples include death of a parent, guardian, or other significant family member; suicide threat; rumor of highly contagious disease; violent behavior of a student or staff member; or assault on a student, teacher or staff member. A Level Two crisis may be defined as a major personal crisis, threatening incident, or major disaster that indirectly impacts the school. Examples include accusation of school personnel being involved in illegal activity; accident resulting in severe injuries to several people; suicide attempt off-campus; or national incidents such as political assassination or war. A Level Three crisis may be defined as a crisis that has a direct and profound impact on the school community. Examples include death of a student or teacher, natural disaster, suicide at school, cluster suicides, community epidemic, taking of hostages, or terrorists’ acts. All levels will have the same response protocol as follows:
Incident Commander or Administration identifies and verifies crisis. Incident Commander notifies and schedules meeting of Crisis Team. Crisis Team plans immediate response and prepares faculty statement.
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