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Safety (assault) and Room Clear Protocols
KEA continues to advocate for staff safety and student support in our buildings. One important tool we use time and time again is our contractually bargained language around Safety and Room Clear Protocols. This provision mandates that any time a KEA member is assaulted or threatened, regardless of perceived severity, it is automatically reported to KEA by the building administration. KEA tracks that data and shares it with building reps monthly.
All administrators were reminded of the importance and requirements for these protocols at the beginning of the school year, yet we at KEA are still hearing from our reps that protocols are missing for some buildings. If your school is one that is under reporting, we need your help to ensure we have accurate data to advocate effectively.
Below you will see an easy sample script that you can send to your building admin any time you are assaulted or must clear your classroom for safety reasons. This was shared with building reps at our October Rep Council meeting. Please check in with them if you have any questions or want to see your school’s data.
Sample Safety Protocol Email
To: Your Building Administrators
CC: Your Building Rep(s), and KEA
Subject: Safety Protocol for (DATE)
I am writing to request a Safety Protocol be filled out for the incident involving (STUDENT INITIALS) on (DATE) at (TIME). Thank you.
Sample Room Clear Protocol Email
To: Your Building Administrators
CC: Your Building Rep(s), and KEA
Subject: Room Clear Protocol for (DATE)
I am writing to request a Room Clear Protocol be filled out for the incident involving (STUDENT INITIALS) on (DATE) at (TIME). Thank you.
WaKIDS Correction
A previous communication went out stating the WaKIDS deadline is October 31st. This was incorrect. The WaKIDS assessment deadline for this year is November 15th. Please also note that any kindergarten teacher completing WaKIDS assessments for their students will be compensated for that additional work. There is 15 hours of CERT RATE pay for entering data for students 1-23. For any additional student(s) above the soft cap there is additional pay of 2 hours per student at PER DIEM pay.
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