Emergency Planning
St. Bernard Parish Public School Parent and Guardian
EMERGENCY GUIDE
The number one goal of the St. Bernard Parish Public School System is to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and staff. We know that having an organized, systematic emergency operations plan in place helps to reduce risks and supports with prevention, preparation, response to and recovery from a crisis situation. During the course of any school day, events may occur which threaten the safety of both students and school personnel. Whatever the situation, it is imperative that appropriate and organized action be taken.
As one of the first districts in the state and likely the nation, the St. Bernard Parish Public School System - in partnership with the LSU Stephenson Institute - has developed a series of multi-faceted and comprehensive emergency operations plans for each school and a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the district. These plans have been developed in coordination with our local law and government officials to ensure that all students and employees are safe during the course of any crisis or emergency. Members of the school community have been assigned specific roles in the process and have been in-serviced as to its implementation.
This parent and guardian emergency guide is intended for parents/guardians to use as a ready reference of procedures that both the school system and parents/guardians should adhere to in the event of a crisis. It is also a source of important contact information. The most common crisis/emergency scenarios which may occur are listed in this guide. We will continue to evaluate and update our plans so all students and staff will have a safe, positive school experience.