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SANGER HERALD 6A THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 SCHOOLBOARD: ...it'snolongerjustaboutfiredrills.
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The board honored Janell Miller from Washington Academic Middle School for being appointed to the statewide Computer Science Strategic Implementation Plan Panel which aims to expand and improve computer science education in grades K–12.
The board's approval of Jones's contract continued its tradition of appointing admin- istrators from within the district. Jones has been anassociate superintendent of cur- riculum and instruction in the Sanger district since July of 2015. She began her teaching career in 1984.Three years later she began teaching at elementary schools in Sanger. She has been a vice-principal at Washington Academic Middle School and a principal at Jackson Elementary School.
"Adela's commitment to our community, our students and their future is unmatched, and we are thrilled she was willing to serve in this capacity, plus it helps that she brings
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March 14
Centerville
6 p.m.
March 21
Madison
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March 21
Wilson
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March 22
Sequoia
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March 22
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April 5
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April 9
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April 11
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April 12
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April 17
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April 19
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April 19
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April 19
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April 25
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April 26
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April 26
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Adela Jones
a strong track record of collaborative efforts among parents, community and youth coali- tions to strengthen and build the schools that Sanger Unified students deserve,”said Filippi when it was first announced that Jones would replace Navo.
“Sanger Unified School District has been myhomesince1987andIamsoexcitedto become the next superintendent of a district I am incredibly proud of,” said Jones. “My early experience as a classroom teacher left a lasting impression on me that I still carry today- that nothing matters more than pro- viding our students with the best educational opportunities. Every parent wants only the best for their children and I want only the best for all the children of Sanger Unified. Our culture is all about our future and our students and I am eager to get to work.”
It's no longer just about fire drills
The usually light-hearted mood of the board turned serious as Ryan Kilby, director of support services, reviewed district and classroom emergency procedures for such things as medical emergencies, an assault, weapon on school grounds, lockdown, evacua- tion and an active shooter on campus.
The "Classroom Emergency Procedures Guide," handed out by Kilby sets out the fol- lowing protocol for "Coping With An Active Shooter":
• Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers.
• Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit.
• If you are in an office or class room, stay there and secure the door.
• Attempt to take the active shooter down as a last resort.
INITIATE EMERGENCY RADIO BROAD- CAST or CALL 911 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
How To Respond When An Active Shooter Is In Your Vicinity:
Dick Sheppard/Sanger Herald
Ryan Kilby reviewed district safety protocols and procedures at the Feb. 27 school board meeting.
1. EVACUATE
Have an escape route and plan in mind. Leave your belongings behind.
Keep your hands visible.
2.HIDEOUT
Hide in an area out of the shooters view. Block entry to your hiding place and lock
the doors.
Silence your cell phone, radio or pager.
3. TAKE ACTION
As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
Attempt to incapacitate the shooter.
Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter.
Profile Of An Active Shooter:
An active shooter is an individual engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a con- fined and populated area, typically through the use of firearms.
Characteristics Of An Active Shooter Situ- ation:
Victims are selected at random.
The event is unpredictable and evolves quickly.
Law enforcement is usually required to end an active shooter situation.
When law Enforcement Arrives
Remain calm and follow instructions.
Put down any items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets)
Raise hands and spread fingers.
Keep hands visible at all times.
Avoid quick movements toward officers
such as holding on to them for safety. Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling. Do not stop to ask officers for help or
direction when evacuating.
Information You Should Provide To law Enforcement or 911
Location of the active shooter. Number of shooters.
Physical description of shooters
Number and type of weapons held by shooters.
Number of potential victims at location.
The Classroom Emergency Procedures Guidemakesitapparent,thesedays it'sno longer just about fire drills.
The reporter can be contacted by email at sangerherald@gmail.com or by phone during business hours at the Herald at (559) 875- 2511.
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