EB
Safety Program
Accidents are undesirable, unplanned occurrences which may result in tragic consequences --
bodily harm, loss of school time, property damage, legal action, and even fatality. It shall be
the policy of the Board to guard against such occurrences by taking every possible precaution
to protect the safety of all students, employees, visitors, and others present on district property
or at school-sponsored events.
The practice of safety shall also be considered a facet of the instructional plan of the district
schools by virtue of educational programs in traffic and pedestrian safety, driver education, fire
prevention, emergency procedures, etc., appropriately geared to students a different grade
levels.
Each principal shall be responsible for the supervision of a safety program for his school, and
the assistant to the superintendent shall have overall responsibility for the safety program of
the district. General areas of emphasis shall include, but not be limited to: inservice training;
accident record-keeping; plant inspection; driver and vehicle safety programs; fire prevention;
school site inspection; and emergency procedures and traffic safety problems relevant to
students, employees, and the community.
Maine School Administrative District No. 22, Hampden, Maine
Adopted 2/2/77
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EBCA
Crisis Response Plan
In the event that the school is informed of a crisis (as defined below), members of the Crisis
Intervention Team will be notified immediately to verify circumstances and develop a plan for
handling the situation.
Possible crises that may occur:
A. Suicide, natural disaster, a faculty member death, student death, rape, car accidents, or
major medical problems.
B. Violent acting child that is threatening to students and faculty members.
C. Students who are at risk for self-destructive behavior and/or suicide.
D. Critical accidents during school or at activities.
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E. Intervention with outside threat of harm by person(s).
The Superintendent or designee shall determine the scope of the problem by obtaining
information from appropriate personnel and other sources.
SOURCE: Maine School Administrative District No. 22
ADOPTION DATE: 4/5/89; Amended 5/6/98
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FIRE DRILLS
In order to protect the health and safety of students and staff and in compliance with the
provisions of the Life Safety Code, schools at all levels, K-12, are required to hold two fire drills
during the first two weeks of school. Schools housing grades K-4 will hold an additional eight
fire drills during the year; schools housing grades 5-8 an additional six fire drills; and schools
housing grades 9-12 an additional four fire drills. Schools housing any combinations of these
grade levels will hold the additional number of fire drills required of the lowest grade level
within the span. Results shall be recorded and deficiencies noted and corrected.
Principals shall keep a written record of all fire drills held in their schools, stating the date and
time the drill was held and the time required for evacuation of the building.
Staff members will receive an annual orientation to this procedure, and the fire drill procedure
will be prominently displayed in each classroom. At the beginning of each school year,
Principals will ensure that each teacher acquaints the students under his/her care with the
designated evacuation routes.
The Superintendent of Schools will develop regulations to implement this policy.
Legal Reference:
Ch. 125 § 10.2 (Maine Department of Education Rule)
Adopted:
April 1, 2009
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LEGAL REFS.: Title 20, Sec. 4401, Ch. 125.17; Title 25, Sec. 2453, Maine Revised Statutes.
EBCC
Bomb Threats
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Bomb threats are a significant concern to the school district whether real and carried out or
intended as a prank or for any other purpose.
No person shall make or communicate by any means whether verbal or non-verbal, a threat
that a bomb has been or will be placed on school premises. Because of the potential for
evacuation of the schools and other disruption of school operations, placement of a bomb or
of a "look-alike" bomb on school premises will be considered a threat.
No person shall communicate by any means that any toxic or hazardous substance or material
has been place or will be placed on school premises with the intent to endanger the safety and
welfare of students or staff and/or to disrupt the operation of the schools.
A. Definitions
1. A "bomb" means an explosive, incendiary or poison gas bomb, grenade, rocket, missile,
mine, "Molotov cocktail" or other destructive device.
2. A "look-alike bomb" means any apparatus or object that conveys the appearance of bomb
or other destructive device.
3. A "bomb threat" is the communication by any means whether verbal or non-verbal that a
bomb has been or will be placed on school premises, including possession or placement of a
bomb or look-alike bomb on school premises.
4. A "toxic" or hazardous substance or material means any material or substance, including
biomedical materials or organisms that when placed as threatened, could be harmful to
humans.
5. "School premises" means any school property and any location where any school activities
may take place.
B. Development of Bomb Threat Procedures
The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing and implementing regulations specific
to bomb threats as part of the school unit's Crisis Response Plan.
Legal References: 18 U.S.C. §§ 921; 8921; 17-A M.R.S.A. § 210
20-A M.R.S.A. §§ 263; 1001(9); 1001(9-A); 1001(17); 1001(18)

Cross References: EBCA – Crisis Response Plan, JKD – Suspension of Students, JKE –
Expulsion of Students, JKF – Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities, JICIA –
Weapons, Violence and School Safety, Student Code of Conduct
Adopted: April 2, 1997, Amended: February 26, 2003
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EBCE
SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS
The Superintendent is authorized to cancel or close the school(s), delay opening,
or dismiss school(s) early in the event of severe weather, hazardous travel conditions, or
other emergencies.
When school is closed for the day or is dismissed early, all after-school and
evening school-sponsored activities will be cancelled or postponed. If circumstances
change such that re-opening facilities would be feasible, the Superintendent or designee
may use his or her discretion to re-open the district facilities for after-school or evening
activities.
Notice of closing or cancellation shall be given to students and parents by means
of media announcements or by other appropriate means. Such notice shall be given
sufficiently in advance of the school session in order to avoid confusion and
inconvenience.
When school is in session, it remains the responsibility of parents to decide
whether or not their children shall attend school under the existing conditions.
Maine School Administrative District No. 22, Hampden, Maine
ADOPTED: March 4, 2009

EBCF
Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s)
M.S.A.D. #22 school nurses will oversee Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External
Defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification of employees to ensure that there are trained responders
in each district school building. The use of a district AED will follow established Red Cross or
American Heart Association guidelines and will include a post event report. An automated
external defibrillator (AED) is used to treat victims who experience sudden cardiac arrest
(SCA).
A collaborative agreement has been established between the district and the district’s
physician to oversee the administration of the district’s AED program. The physician will review
the district plan and suggest modifications on an annual basis.
Legal references: 20-A M.R.S.A. § 4009; 22-A M.R.S.A. § 2150-C
Adopted: December 20, 2006
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ECB - PEST MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOL FACILITIES
AND ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and procedures will be followed for the control
of structural and landscape pests. A copy of this policy and its regulations shall be kept in
every school and made available upon request to staff, parents, students and the public.
The Superintendent of Schools shall develop appropriate regulations to implement this policy.
Legal Reference: 7 MRSA §§ 601-625
22 MRSA §§ 1471-A-1471-X
Ch. 27 Me. Dept. of Agriculture Board of Pesticides Control
Rules (Standards for Pesticide Applications and Public Notification in Schools)
Cross Reference: EBAA - Chemical Hazards
Adopted: December 17, 2003
ED - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Board of Directors looks upon business operations of the school system as essential --
yet ancillary and auxiliary--to the central function of the school system, which is education. The
Board serves as trustee of school facilities and overseer of school business operations for the
purpose of providing the facilities and services that will support a good educational program.
The Board expects operation and maintenance of the school plant, equipment, and services to
set high standards of safety, to promote the health of pupils and staff, to reflect the aspirations
of the community, and to support environmentally the efforts of the staff to provide good
instruction.
The Board directs the Superintendent to establish efficient and businesslike procedures for
fiscal accounting, purchasing, and management of equipment and supplies and to establish a
thorough, effective, and economical maintenance program that will assure a useful life of
school sites, plants and equipment.
Source: Maine School Administrative District No. 22, Hampden, Maine
Date: 11/20/74; Amended 1/6/82
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EACC (Also JFCC)
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STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES
While the law requires the school district to furnish transportation, it does not relieve parents of
pupils from the responsibility of supervision until such time as the pupil boards the bus in the
morning and after the pupil leaves the bus at the end of the school day.
Once a pupil boards the bus--and only at that time--does he or she become the responsibility
of the school district. Such responsibility shall end when the pupil is delivered to the regular
bus stop at the close of the school day.
In view of the fact that a bus is an extension of the classroom, the Board shall require pupils to
conduct themselves in the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for
classroom behavior.
In cases when a pupil does not conduct himself/herself properly on a bus, such instances are
to be brought to the attention of the building principal by the bus driver or the Supervisor of
Transportation. The building principal will inform the parents immediately of the misconduct
and request their cooperation in checking the pupils behavior.
Pupils who become a serious disciplinary problem on the school bus may have their riding
privileges suspended. In such cases, the parents of the pupils involved become responsible
for seeing that their children get to and from school safely.
Source: Maine School Administrative District No. 22, Hampden, Maine
Date: 11/20/74
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Use of Private Vehicles on School Business
The Board recognizes the need for certain school employees to use their own automobiles for
school purposes regularly or occasionally. To safeguard the district in matters of liability,
particularly as this relates to an employee transporting a student or students, the following
policy shall be observed:
1. To use a private vehicle for school purposes, the employee must have the written
permission of the Superintendent or his or her designee.
a. This permission may be in the form of a standing permit for employees who use their own
cars regularly for school purposes. The permit shall state the particular purpose, and whether
it includes transportation of students.
b. For all special trips involving students, including field trips, a special permit must be
obtained in advance for the specific trip.
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2. Employees so authorized to use their cars for school business purposes shall be required to
show proof of adequate liability coverage.
3. The district shall assume no responsibility for liability in case of accident unless the
employee has the authorization described above.
4. The Board specifically forbids any employee to transport students for school purposes
without prior authorization by the Superintendent of his designee.
5. No student shall be sent on school errands with his or her own automobile, an employee's
automobile, or a district-owned automobile.
Maine School Administrative District No. 22, Hampden, Maine
Adopted: 2/21/79; Amended 1/6/82
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EF - FOOD SERVICES
Food or beverages sold or offered in schools or on school grounds should contribute to the
nutritional needs of children, provide for the development of desirable food habits, and
enhance the school district’s health curriculum.
Food or beverages sold or offered before, during or after the school day other than as a part of
the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Programs must include foods which meet the
healthy food definition (see Definition 1.) and must be approved in advance, by the
superintendent of schools or designee. Examples include vending machines, classroom
parties/events, sporting events, and fund raising.
All other food and beverage sales during the school day shall accrue to the School Nutrition
Program and these food and beverages must exceed the “minimal nutritional value” as defined
by federal and state school lunch regulations. (See Definition 2.)
Definitions:
1. “Healthy Food” – (adapted from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/ Nutrition
Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA))
• Must be low in fat (3 grams or less per serving) and low in saturated fat (1 gram or less per
serving) and contain limited amounts of cholesterol (60 mg or less per serving) and sodium
(cannot exceed 360 mg per serving).
• Foods that are not raw fruits or vegetables must provide at lest 10 percent of the daily value
of one or more of the following nutrients per serving: vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium,
protein, an fiber. Exempt from this “10-percent” rule are certain raw, canned, and frozen fruits
and vegetables and certain cereal-grain products.
• Water – must not contain sugar, caffeine, or other ingredients.
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• Juice is 100 percent fruit/vegetable juice and that information must be included on the label.
2. “Foods of minimal nutritional value” – Foods which provide less than five percent of the
USRDA for each of eight nutrients per 100 calories and less than five percent of eight
specified nutrients per serving. The eight nutrients to be assessed are protein, vitamin A,
vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, calcium, and iron.
Adopted: February 4, 2004
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EFD
Pricing of and Payment for Food Services
Meals shall either be paid for in advance or paid for at the time of service. However, students
will be granted the privilege of charging up to five (5) meals. If the five meal limit has been
reached and payment has not been received, the privilege of charging will be revoked.
There will be no charging of a la carte items.
The school district will provide at least one advance written notice prior to attaining the five
meal charge limit. If a student exceeds the five meal limit and payment has not been received,
a substitute provision will be offered to the student.
The Superintendent of Schools is responsible for the development of regulations necessary to
implement this policy.
Adopted: April 2, 2008
EFE
COMPETITIVE FOOD SALES-SALES OF FOODS IN COMPETITION WITH THE SCHOOL
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
Any food or beverage sold at any time on school property shall not include foods of minimal
nutritional value and funds from the sale of food or beverages sold at any time on school
property shall accrue to the benefit of the school’s total food service program. The proceeds
from the sales of foods and beverages outside of the School Nutrition Program (“competitive”)
foods are a significant source of funds for student activities or sponsored school or approved
student organizations. The board, therefore, as allowed by Rule Chapter 51 permits the
following exceptions for sale and proceeds of food and beverages outside the total food
program to:
School Staff (during or after the school day) - where vending is restricted to a “staff only” room
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Attendees at school sponsored events held on school property (after the school day).
Example: Boosters Clubs selling refreshments to raise funds to support SAD 22 sports.
Vending machines other than those restricted to “staff only” rooms must adhere to Chapter 51
nutrition guidelines and may not be used for sales during the normal school day. Within the
accepted times of use (before or after the school day) the revenues may go to sponsoring
schools or student organizations as designated by the Superintendent of Schools. Example:
Student council at Reeds Brook Middle School / Life Skills Room at Hampden Academy
Legal Reference: Ch. 51 (Dept. of Educ. Rule) (Child Nutrition Programs in Public Schools and
Institutions)
Cross References: EF - Food Services
JJE - Student Fundraising Activities
KF - Community Use of School Facilities
Adopted: April 5, 2006
EI-INSURANCE MANAGEMENT
Insurance is not a commodity, but a service. Therefore, it should not be purchased upon the
basis of price alone. The school district will make every effort to obtain insurance at the most
economical cost, consistent with required service, by obtaining quotations or by negotiation
using whichever method is advantageous to the district.
The insurance program shall be dealt with as a whole in order to eliminate policy noncurrency,
inconsistency in rates, overlapping coverages, and gaps in the overall program.
No individual has an inherent right to school business. However, if there is not benefit to be
gained in the form of lower premiums and /or increased services, preference will be shown to
agencies whose main business is insurance whose offices are within the school district
boundaries or whose owner or principal officer(s) is a resident of the district. Participation in
writing school insurance carries with it an obligation on the part of the agent of broker to render
competent service promptly.
Source: Maine School Administrative District No. 22, Hampden, Maine
Date: 1/7/76
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