School Safety Policies

1301.1: Applicable to Adult and High School Students All vehicles parked on campus must have a parking permit. These permits are to be purchased in the main office. Vehicles without permits will be towed at the owner’s expense. Once a car is parked, there is to be no loitering in or around the vehicle at… [Read more…]

In compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, James Rumsey Technical Institute is pleased to report that no serious crime has occurred on campus during the years 1994 to present. No felonies were reported or investigated during this period of time. It is the policy of this school to provide a… [Read more…]

James Rumsey Technical Institute’s campus is a “Closed Campus”. High school students are expected to remain on campus for the duration of their technical and/or academic classes. Once cars are parked and students have entered the building, they are not to return to the parking lot unless they are leaving at the end of their… [Read more…]

Each Board of Education shall develop and maintain appropriate policies for implementation of this policy and for the reasonable provision of appropriate educational services to students who are excluded or suspended from class or school. These policies shall include the establishment of in-school suspension, alternative programs, classes, or schools for those students who are excluded… [Read more…]

1305.1: High School Drug Testing Guidelines Each student, as a condition of Simulated Workplace, is assigned to a random pool for the duration of enrollment at James Rumsey Technical Institute. Random drug testing may occur at any time during the school day. 1305.2: High School and Postsecondary JRTI instructors and administration can require a student… [Read more…]

Fire drills are held periodically throughout the school year. The signal is a strobe light and “buzzer” which sounds continuously for 30 seconds or longer. It is essential that everyone immediately clear the building by the prescribed route when the alarm is sounded. All students will be required to follow more detailed fire drill procedures,… [Read more…]

James Rumsey Technical Institute recognizes that the opioid epidemic is affecting many West Virginians, including youth and students, which has resulted in a rising number of fatal overdoses. Pursuant to West Virginia Code § 18-5- 8 22d, the Legislature provided that public schools in the state may possess, maintain, and administer, by certain school employees,… [Read more…]

Medications can be administered at school when it is absolutely necessary and when proper prescriptive information and parental consent have been provided. Parents should administer medication at home if at all possible. Students are not permitted to self-medicate or carry medications with them while on school property with the exception of inhalers or emergency medications… [Read more…]

James Rumsey Technical Institute’s Administrative Council recognizes the need for students, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to have a safe and supportive educational environment. James Rumsey Technical Institute’s Administrative Council believes further that public schools should undertake proactive, preventive approaches to ensure a positive school climate/culture that fosters learning and personal/social development. Public schools… [Read more…]

Safety is constantly emphasized. Industry and business place a premium on safe workers and good safety habits. It is very important that students observe all safety rules as they operate equipment in the classrooms and laboratories. Willful violation or disregard of accepted safety standards will result in disciplinary action. [Read more…]