Risk & Safety (Site Under Construction)

Welcome to the Risk & Safety hub for the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District. Our mission is to foster a secure and healthy learning environment where every student, employee, and visitor feels protected. This page serves as a comprehensive resource for our district-wide safety programs, offering detailed information on emergency preparedness, workplace safety protocols, and proactive risk management initiatives. By prioritizing transparency and physical security, we ensure that our schools remain safe spaces for academic excellence and personal growth throughout the Yucaipa and Calimesa communities.

Five Pillars of Safety

I. Governance & Legal Compliance

  • Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSP)

  • Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

  • Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) - Human Resources Function

  • Injury & Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)

  • Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP

  • District Safety Committee

  • Board Member, California Schools Risk Management, California Schools JPA

III. Communications & Incident Reporting

  • ParentSquare - Primary Source for All District and School Communications

  • Radio Communications - District-Wide Digital Radio Communications

  • STOPit Anonymous Reporting - App for Individuals to Report Threats or Bullying

  • Bark - AI-Based Monitoring for Potential Self-Harm or Violence on District Devices

  • Standard Response Protocol - Universal Language from the I Love U Guys Foundation

V. Preparedness & Emergency Response

  • Safety Bunkers/Emergency Supplies - Enough to Supply Students and Staff for 72 Hours

  • Emergency Medical Supplies - Naloxone (Narcan), EpiPens, Albuterol, AEDs, and Stop the Bleed Kits

  • Student/Visitor Injury Management

  • Emergency Drill Oversight - Fire, Earthquake, Active Shooter, Evacuation, Etc.

  • Crisis Planning and Mitigation - Long-Term Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Potential Disasters

II. Personnel & Professional Development

  • School Resource Officers - Two Sheriff's Deputies

  • School Safety Officers - District-Employed Security Personnel

  • Safety Specialist - Lead Coordinator for Many District-Wide Initiatives

  • Manager-Communications & Safety - Lead for Communications and Safety Programs

  • Yard Duty Aides/Campus Monitors - Staff Focused on Daily Supervision and Student Safety

  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

  • De-Escalation & Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Training

  • Yard Duty Aide/Campus Monitor Specific Training

  • General Safety Training

IV. Physical Security & Asset Management

  • Raptor Visitor Management - Digital Sign-In and Background Check for All Visitors

  • Raptor Emergency Management System - Mobile Panic Buttons, Drill Compliance, and Reunification

  • Ingress & Egress/Student Pick-Up & Drop-Off Advisement & Planning

  • Camera Surveillance

  • Department of Homeland Security School Safety Assessments

  • Physical Safety and Security - Inspection of Fencing, Lighting, Gates, Etc.

  • Playground Safety - Inspections and Training

  • Environmental Health and Safety - Monitoring for mold, lead, air quality, and weather