Spotlight: Student Safety

The Hicksville Illustrated News Online reported that the quick action of one science teacher was able to save a student from a choking incident. Seventh-grade student Kenneth Goubran of Hicksville Middle School was in the cafeteria of his school when a mozzarella stick became lodged in his throat. Seeing this, science teacher Joseph Surgot came to the boy’s aid and performed the Heimlich maneuver. Surgot performed the maneuver twice and was able to dislodge the food from Goubrans’ throat. Surgot was commended for this heroic act by Superintendent Maureen Bright at a district-wide conference day.

The quick action of this teacher and his training in the Heimlich Maneuver helped ensure the safety of a student. It is important for all staff to receive training like this so they can come to the aid of students when need be. With PublicSchoolWORKS’ Heimlich Maneuver course, staff can learn the signs of chocking and the proper procedures to act if and when a student experiences a chocking incident. Has anyone on your staff intervened in a critical situation that resulted in a positive outcome for one or your students? Share your stories with us on Twitter @PSWORKS

Source: Hicksville Illustrated News

EmployeeSafe: Termination Policies and Procedures

According to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, a Hoffman Estates High School math teacher resigned after school officials were notified by a social worker that she was living with a student. The living arrangement was made when the male student learned that his mother was moving out of the Hoffman Estates area. The parent and teacher agreed to have the student move in with the teacher in order to keep him at the school. The teacher did not notify school officials about this agreement and according to a district spokesperson the teacher was in violation of board policy regarding Prohibition of Sexual Contact and Sexual Involvement with Students. The Department of Children and Family Services found out about the living situation and immediately removed the student from the teacher’s home. The teacher was placed on "emergency suspension" without pay.

It is important to educate staff on the all board policies and procedures, as well as required reporting of issues related to students in order to promote an environment of safety. With PublicSchoolWORKS’ EmployeeSafe Suite, staff will learn board policies and procedures related to staff conduct. Is your staff informed of the proper policies and procedures regarding student interaction? How do you promote an environment of safety for your students? Share your comments on our Facebook page.


Source: Chicago Tribune

EmployeeSafe: Spotlight on Safety Document Management System

With the new school year comes the need to document safety procedures. Check out PublicSchoolWORKS’ (PSW) Safety Document Management System, part of the award-winning EmployeeSafe Suite. The Staff Safety Management System includes a complete library of written safety compliance forms, plans and other recordkeeping documents necessary to meet and ensure compliance with local, state and federal safety requirements. It also features:

• Safety Document-On-Demand Management System
• Safety Inspections & Checklists
• Written Plans & Programs
• Regulations Library
• Shared Customer Document Library

To learn more about PSW’s Safety Document Management System, email sales@publicschoolworks.com

StudentWatch Suite: Streamlining Communication

With the school year in full swing, it is essential that students and parents are able to communicate their concerns clearly and effectively. The PublicSchoolWORKS Bullying Reporting System automates the management, notification, tracking, documentation and resolution of student and parent reports to improve response times and recordkeeping. With the Student Bullying Reporting System, part of the Award-winning StudentWatch Suite, districts can also provide their students and parents with a variety of communication tools, including:

• Online Reporting – Available in English, Spanish and French
• Telephone Hotline Reporting
• Crisis Hotlines

To learn more about the Bullying Reporting System, email sales@publicschoolworks.com