• Workplace Violence Prevention Policy Statement

    Franklinville Central School District Workplace Violence Prevision Policy Statement

    The Franklinville Central School District is committed to the safety and security of our employees.  Workplace violence presents a serious occupational safety hazard to our District, staff, and students. Threats, threatening behavior, or acts of violence against Franklinville Central School District employees where any work-related duty is performed will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action will be taken, 
    including summoning criminal justice authorities when warranted.  All employees are responsible for helping to create an environment of mutual respect for each other as well as students, following all policies, procedures and program requirements, and for assisting in maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

    This policy is designed to meet the requirements of NYS Labor Law 27b and highlights some of the elements that are found within our Workplace Violence Prevention Program. The process involved in complying with this law included a workplace evaluation that was designed to identify the workplace violence hazards our employees could be exposed to.  Authorized Employee Representative(s) will, at a minimum, be involved in:

    • The evaluation of the physical environment;
    • The development of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program and;
    • The review of workplace violence incident reports at least annually to identify trends in the types of incidents in the workplace and review
      of the effectiveness of the mitigating actions taken.

    All employees will participate in the annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training Program.

    The goal of this policy is to promote the safety and well-being of all people in our workplace. All incidents of violence or threatening behavior will be responded to immediately upon notification.

    All Franklinville Central School District personnel are responsible for notifying the contact person designated below of any violent incidents, threatening behavior, including threats they have witnessed, received, or have been told that another person has witnessed or received.   

    Designated Contact Person:
    Name: Donna Howard                                                                   
    Title: Business Executive                                        
    Department: Business Office