Financial accountability Student accountability Other documents deemed vital to District operations If records are damaged during an emergency, The Excel Center Charter School District may seek professional assistance to preserve and restore them. Policies Formal policies that support the District multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan and the planning process are maintained under separate cover and available from the Director of Operations. Agreements The District recognizes that during an emergency additional resources not reflected within existing agreements may be needed by the District and/or requested of the District. In these cases, the District may enter into agreements that initially may be verbal. Execution of agreements will be managed by individuals identified within the Executive Group, and as described in the Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities section of this plan. It is understood that verbal emergency agreements enabled by this plan will be reduced to writing by the District as soon as possible and always within 30-days of the request. Implementation of agreements, either to access school resources or to supplement the District’s emergency response, shall be coordinated through the Executive Group. External agencies and organizations working with the District in the management of resources and support are expected to work through District Executive Group and appropriate state channels for requesting assistance as well. A list of existing agreements, including their authorization and expiration or review dates, is contained in Appendix # to this plan along with guidance regarding the channels for requesting assistance. Each agreement is executed by individuals empowered to do so on behalf of their organization and reviewed annually, with renewals executed as applicable and approved by the Superintendent or their designee and in accordance with school board policy & The Excel Center Charter High School is responsible for approving and ensuring promulgation of this plan. Distribution The superintendent shall determine the distribution of the plan and its support documents. Plan copies, in both electronic and hard copy, shall be distributed to individuals, departments, campuses, facilities, and organizations tasked in this document. Copies also are made available to the District EOC and other key partners, as appropriate. Some individuals may receive only portions of this plan or its job aids.
Entity Primary POC/ Main Contact # Secondary POC/Contact # Primary # Transportation School-Based Volunteer Community Volunteer Other Table 4.6.2: Agreement Overview Partner Entity/Entities Agreement Type Agreement Date and Duration Purpose of the Agreement Person(s) Authorized to Execute
Corrective Action Plans (CAP) Plans designed to support accountability in the implementation of procedures based on lessons learned and after-action reviews from actual incidents or from training and exercise. Disability The term refers to a person (child or adult) who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; a person who has a history or record of such impairment; or a person who is perceived by others as having such impairment. The term “disability” has the same meaning as that used in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Drill An action designed to test and to maintain skills in a particular operation or component of an emergency response plan. Examples may include evacuation drill, lockdown drill, weather drill, shelter-in-place drill, reverse evacuation drill, and bus evacuation drill. Educational Service Center (ESC) As a regional component of the Texas Education Agency, the ESCs may assist school District boards of trustee in entering into agreements as defined by Section 61.003, for a cooperative shared services arrangement regarding administrative services, including transportation, food service, purchasing, and payroll functions. Emergency Management Programs An integrated approach to the management of emergencies using the four emergency phases (mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery) and for all types of emergencies and disasters (natural, technological or human-caused). Emergency Supplies A collection of basic items needed to stay safe and be more comfortable during and after a disaster. These supplies should be stored in a portable container(s) in an accessible area to ensure availability in an emergency. Supply kit contents should be inventoried and restocked annually. Supply kit can include but is not limited to the following: First Aid Kit (bandages, medicine, and sanitizers), Emergency Tool Kit (hammer, ax, nails, putty, and duct tape), food, and water, Go Kit (master key and extra set of keys), and AEDs Exercise An event designed to practice and test procedures that may be used in an emergency in order to improve performance and identify deficiencies. Examples of exercises may include drills, table top, functional and full scale.
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