Faculty Associate Handbook

Forward
Chapter 1: Mission of the Laboratory Schools
Chapter 2: Role of Faculty Associates
Chapter 3: Appointment and Employment Information
Chapter 4: Professional Growth & Evaluation of Faculty Associates
Chapter 5: University Benefits and Time Away from Work
Chapter 6: Absence Procedures
Chapter 7: Resignation and Retirement
Chapter 8: Probation Period and Laboratory School Continued Service
Chapter 9: Discipline & Dismissal
Chapter 10: Grievance Process
Chapter 11: Compensation Add links for Appendix B, C, D, E, and F
Chapter 12: Emergency Information
Appendix A: Procedures for Making an Application for Research in the Laboratory Schools

Chapter 12: Emergency Information

The following emergency information is available to faculty associates in the event of an emergency. More detailed plans are shared with faculty associates by building administrators.

I. Emergency Reporting

1. University Police, http://police.illinoisstate.edu/
   The University Police protect public safety on University-owned property. Non-Emergency Phone: 438-8631 Emergency Number: DIAL 9-1-1
2. Crime in Progress, Fire, and Medical Emergencies
   IMMEDIATELY DIAL 9-1-1. Provide your name, what the problem is, location of emergency or victim or suspect or suspicious activity, and phone number you are calling from. Stay on the line until the police dispatcher says you can hang up.
3. Normal-Bloomington Fire, Police, and Rescue – DIAL 9-1-1

II. Emergency Illness or Injury

Faculty who become ill or are injured while on campus can receive emergency treatment at the Student Health Services office, http://healthservices.illinoisstate.edu/

III. Severe Weather or Other Emergency

During emergencies, the campus is alerted through the Illinois State Emergency Radio Warning System.

1. Severe Weather Closing
   Employees will be expected to follow regular schedules unless an official announcement closes the University due to severe weather. Employees will be notified of official cancellations by radio, TV, and the ISU Hotline (438-8371).
2. Civil Defense Sirens
   1. Tornado Warning: A three- to five-minute steady blast will be made to indicate a tornado warning. Employees should seek shelter at once.
   2. Nuclear Attack: A three-minute wavering or intermittent blast will be made to indicate a nuclear attack. Employees should move to designated fallout shelters. The Civil Defense siren system is tested at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.
   3. Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch
      A severe thunderstorm and tornado watch is issued when there is the possibility that weather conditions could lead to a severe storm. In case of a tornado watch, faculty should be prepared to move to shelter if the watch turns into a warning.
   4. Fire Alarm Response
      If the fire alarm in a building should sound, employees should follow the procedures specified below:
      1. Reporting Fires DIAL 9-1-1 and report the fire.
      2. Evacuating Buildings Evacuate the building using the nearest exit. Do not use the building elevator.
      3. Closing Doors When leaving a building, close all doors to reduce the spread of heat and smoke. Contact the Office of Environment Health and Safety for complete information and literature on fire safety procedures or check out their web site at http://ehs.illinoisstate.edu/

IV. Reporting Suspected Child Abuse

1. Reporting Procedures: All teachers in a P-12 school and all university personnel are mandatory reporters under the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. More information is available through the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access: https://equalopportunity.illinoisstate.edu/training/ regarding these responsibilities.
   1. If an alleged incident of sexual abuse is accepted for investigation by DCFS or any law enforcement agency, all Laboratory Schools must comply with the following requirements while an investigation is pending:
      • No interview with the alleged victim regarding details of the alleged incident of sexual abuse may be conducted until after the completion of the forensic interview of that victim is conducted at a Children's Advocacy Center. This paragraph does not prohibit a school from requesting information from the alleged victim or his or her parent or guardian to ensure the safety and well-being of the alleged victim at school during an investigation.
      • If asked by a law enforcement agency or an investigator of the Department of Children and Family Services who is conducting the investigation, the school must inform those individuals of any evidence the school has gathered pertaining to an alleged incident of sexual abuse, as permissible by federal or State law.
      • Further, any information provided by DCFS relating to an investigation should be given to the appropriate administrator (the information is NOT to be put in the child’s cumulative folder).

V. Specific Requirements for questioning a student on school grounds, if the child may be suspected of committing a criminal act.

1. All faculty associates should refer any student to the appropriate administrator for inquiry, investigation with respect to any conduct that might be considered a criminal act. Please consult your Building Administrator regarding any circumstances that might fall in this category.
2. Should a student be questioned by a law enforcement officer or a school official regarding a potentially criminal act, the School Code requires in these circumstances that the designated Lab School Administrator must ensure that:
   1. There is an attempt to notify the student’s parent or guardian before any inquiry with the student regarding the incident can occur;
   2. The school administrator must document the time and manner of notification;
   3. The school administrator must make reasonable efforts to ensure that the student's parent or guardian is present during the questioning.
3. If the parent or guardian is not present, ensure that school personnel (including, but not limited to, a school social worker, a school psychologist, a school nurse, a school guidance counselor, or any other mental health professional) should be present during any questioning by law enforcement officers on school grounds. Please note, these requirements do not limit the authority of a law enforcement officer to make an arrest on school grounds. In addition, these requirements do not apply to circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to believe that urgent and immediate action is necessary to do any of the following:
   1. Prevent bodily harm or injury to the student or any other person.
   2. Apprehend an armed or fleeing suspect.
   3. Prevent the destruction of evidence.
   4. Address an emergency or other dangerous situation.

VI. Crisis Action Policy

In the event of a crisis in the Laboratory Schools, the Crisis Action Policy steps will be taken depending on the type of crisis faced. The priority of the Laboratory Schools will be the safety and well-being of all students and employees. Please refer to the Crisis Action Policy for more detailed information. Copies of the policy are available in the main office of each building.