SUBJECT:  EVACUATION OF PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS          FROM SCHOOL BUILDINGS  (#8213)

            It is the School District's responsibility to provide a plan for evacuation of those students who are so physically or mentally challenged that they might be in danger in times of emergency.  Pupils who fall in this category include those who are wheelchair bound, the severely retarded, and others who might have temporary physical handicaps that seriously impede their movement.

            The following steps will be taken in each of the buildings to assure the safety of these students:

a)  In buildings of one floor, staff members will be assigned to monitor the above named students in times of emergency.

b)  In multi-floor buildings, two staff members will be assigned whose specific responsibility will be to attend the incapacitated student.  Those so assigned will receive instruction as to safe handling of the incapacitated pupil and will practice the procedure at least three times during the school year (in addition to all regularly scheduled fire drills).

c)  Building principals will establish the assignments, and ensure that training, practices, and other details are provided for the individuals who will take part in the evacuation plan.