Always check BOE policy for action steps moving forward

Contact and inform BOE

Contact District Administration

Assemble the Crisis Team to prepare and plan. Contact neighboring districts if additional social workers/counselors are needed

Communicate with staff of that school regarding the issue and next steps

Assign a counselor/social worker to be in his/her class all day.

Arrange for a substitute teacher

Schedule voluntary morning staff meeting to have face-to-face contact and answer questions

Create counseling/social work opportunities for individual or group grief sessions

Communicate with all district staff

Send communication out to parents that includes what support will be provided

Make contact with the family

Schedule voluntary, after school, staff meeting to discuss plan and support for the following days.

Work with Crisis/Safety Team to create any commemorative or vigil activities if applicable

Debrief situation with Crisis/Safety Team/Admins.

Contact the BOE regarding outcomes or updates

Consider impact of the funeral/memorial