Employee Handbook 2022-2023

5. Allow student to leave with parental permission only 6. Suspend all extra-curricular activities

Preparation

1. The school has on hand stored amounts of food and water, first aid kits and battery-powered radios and lights 2. Parents are encouraged to supply back-up medication(s) for storage

Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Policy

Ann and Nate Levine Academy is concerned about employees who may be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids when rendering first aid. The school has a written Blood borne Pathogen Exposure and Control Plan in place. It includes information regarding who is identified as being at risk, Hepatitis B vaccines, training and recordkeeping. This plan is reviewed with all employees who are in positions that have been identified at risk of exposure to Blood borne pathogens. The following is a summary of procedures to follow when first aid or cleanup of fluids becomes necessary. Any materials, including latex gloves and CPR Micro-Shields, used in administering first aid should be discarded in the red biohazard bags located in the School Nurse’s Office and the aid procedure. If there is exposure to Hepatitis B at the school, medical treatment and vaccine will be offered at no cost to the employee. The red biohazard bags will be picked up by special arrangement with the local waste management company on a regular basis. Employees who have questions about this policy should contact the School Nurse for more information.

Child Abuse and Sexual Molestation Prevention & Reporting

The safety and well-being of children is a serious concern for educators and schools. Ann and Nate Levine Academy’s policy is that all faculty, administrators and staff share the responsibility of the prevention and reporting of suspected child abuse and sexual molestation. The school intends to comply with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas and the guidelines established by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Employment

Ann and Nate Levine Academy will not knowingly employ anyone who has been convicted of child abuse or sexual molestation. The school requires as part of its employment process a background check be conducted on all applicants before an offer of employment is extended. Periodic follow-up background checks are also conducted as part of continuing employment.

Molestation Prevention at School

Levine Academy expects all employees to limit the opportunities for molestation, responding quickly and appropriately to suspicious situations and taking actions or making reports when warranted. The school reserves the right to investigate employee or volunteer misconduct even if no complaint has been made. Employees are expected to adhere to the following guidelines of behavior: Limit occasions of being alone with a child and be suspicious of anyone who is. Whenever possible have another teacher or adult present or be in an open, public area. If being alone with a child is the only option, be sure the door to the room is kept open.

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