ARTICLE XV
Hazardous and Unsafe Conditions

H. Hazardous and Unsafe Conditions
 
1. Teachers shall bring to the immediate attention of the principal any situation considered to be unsafe or unhealthy. If the District determines that the situation is unsafe or unhealthy, but that work needs to continue, alternative work locations will be arranged. If the Superintendent determines that an emergency closure of schools is necessary because of conditions posing a threat to the health or safety of students, every effort shall be made to reschedule school so the Teachers in the closed school(s) shall not lose their regularly scheduled salary because of the closure. In the event of a school closure due to hazardous or unsafe conditions, upon the CTC's written request, the Board shall bargain the impact.
 
2. The District shall make reasonable efforts to ensure a safe working environment.
 
3. School safety issues shall be referred to the building leadership or building crisis team.
 
4. The principals or their designee shall inform the involved Teachers as soon as reasonably possible when such Teachers are potentially exposed to chronic communicable diseases as defined by the Center for Disease Control, if known. The Teacher shall also be provided information regarding prevention and protection from such diseases. No information shall be released in violation of privacy laws.
 
5. The District shall establish and adhere to a consistent anti-violence policy. A provision in this policy will require the District to notify Teachers, prior to student placement in the classroom, about any student who is known to have been expelled from any school for weapons possession or incidents of violence within the past two (2) years. No information shall be released in violation of privacy laws. This provision shall not affect the placement of the student.