Common use of Emergency Cards Clause in Contracts

Emergency Cards. At the beginning of the school year, each student is issued an emergency card to be completed by a parent or guardian. It is mandatory that we have each child’s Emergency Card, complete with phone number(s) for parent(s), relatives, neighbors, or friends who are willing to assume responsibility for the child in case of an emergency. Persons listed on the emergency card should have transportation and provide a photo ID at the office when picking up the child. At the beginning of the school year, each student is issued an emergency authorization form to be completed by a parent or guardian. It is mandatory that these forms be returned immediately. The authorization forms will be used at the pick-up point in the event of an evacuation due to an emergency at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Plant. According to Pennsylvania School Law, schools are required to have at least one fire drill per month. Under the direction of the teacher, students will exit the building quickly and calmly, leaving all personal possessions in the school. The teacher should be the last one out of the room, should take the grade book and attendance, should close the windows and door, and remain with his/her group. After the building has been cleared, the building administrator will notify teachers to return to their classrooms. Services for families with preschool children are provided free of charge by the Greater Nanticoke Area Family Center which is located at the Xxxxxxx Early Childhood Center. Please call 000-000-0000. There is limited enrollment.