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Board reviews updated safety plan that emphasizes trauma‑informed drills and extreme‑heat responses
Summary
District staff presented annual safety‑plan updates that incorporate trauma‑informed drill practices and an extreme‑heat response protocol tied to classroom temperatures; the board was briefed and staff will post the plan and schedule a hearing.
District staff presented required annual updates to the Ithaca City School District safety plan, emphasizing trauma‑informed drills and a new extreme‑heat response protocol aligned with recent state guidance.
The presenter said the New York State Board of Regents and the State Education Department updated language around drills and emergency terminology this year. The district proposed adjustments to ensure drills are less…
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