Child Protection

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Policy and Procedures

Maryland law requires that all educators and other school employees, including volunteers, report suspected child abuse or neglect to the proper authorities in order that children may be protected from harm and the family may be helped. Archbishop Borders School policy supports Maryland laws in this regard and requires that all school staff report suspected abuse and neglect to the Department of Social Services, Protective Services Division, and/or the local police department.

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STAND  TRAINING - Policy and procedures for volunteers

Archbishop Borders School adheres to the Archdiocesan policy known as “STAND” regarding the screening and training of volunteers who work with children.

All parents who have substantial contact with children, supervise field trips or volunteer in a classroom, must attend a STAND training session, supply three references, complete an Archdiocesan application and complete a volunteer criminal background screening. 

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Searches

The administration and authorized staff of Archbishop Borders School reserve the right to conduct reasonable searches of students, visitors, and areas under their control (desks, personal belongings, lockers, cars, etc.) in cases of suspected violation of school policies (e.g., drugs, weapons, alcohol, tobacco, stealing) in order to enforce school rules and preserve a safe and orderly learning environment. We reserve the right to require drug or alcohol testing for “cause.”

Lockers and desks are properties of the school and can be searched at any time.  The principal, or designee, shall request the student’s consent for search of personal belongings.  Failure of the student to give consent may result in automatic suspension and/or expulsion from the school.

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Harrassment

Verbal or physical harassment (including sexual harassment) of students or adults is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.  Verbal harassment includes demeaning or offensive comments or verbal threats.  Physical harassment includes unwanted touching or assault.  All complaints of harassment should be reported immediately to the principal or his or her designee so that the matter can be investigated and appropriate action can be taken.

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Bullying

“Bullying” means any gesture, written or verbal expression, including but not limited to cyber-bulling through any means of technology, face book, my space, text messages, instant messages and e mail or physical act that a reasonable person should know will harm another student, damage another student’s property, place another student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person; or insult or demean any student or group of students in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission and the education of any student.

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Crisis

Archbishop Borders School has a crisis intervention plan to address natural and social crises.

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AHERA

In October 1986, the U.S. Congress enacted the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Under this law, comprehensive regulations were developed to address asbestos problems in public and private elementary and secondary schools. These regulations require most schools to inspect for friable and non-friable asbestos, develop asbestos management plans that address asbestos hazards in school buildings and implement response actions in a timely manner. Our program for fulfilling these responsibilities is outlined in our asbestos management plan. This plan contains information on our inspections, re-inspections, response actions and post-response action activities, including periodic surveillance activities that are planned or are in progress. The plan is kept in the principal’s office and may be viewed upon request during normal business hours.

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E-mail: principal@abbschool.com