Sandy Halliwell, CPA Terry Haas, CPA

Clinton, MS Mooresville, NC

A sudden

unexpected

disaster

Crisis is a time of

intense difficulty, trouble or

danger

when a difficult or important decision must be made

Crisis can be

Immediate

Slow moving

Crisis Management

School responsibility to protect

the safety of students and

employees during emergency

and crisis situations

Crisis Management Plan

Preparation

Identification and intervention

Response

Management

Communication

Crisis Management Plan Health

Safety

Welfare

strong emphasis on prevention using strategies and programs which improve school climate

Crisis Management Plan

Leadership

Preparation

Communication

Crisis Management

Crisis Action List

Disaster Plan

Succession Plan

Crisis Management Plan

Those nearest the crisis

must act

Have you empowered

them?

Media

Friend?

Enemy?

Emotional Intelligence

Self motivation

Social skills

Empathy

Lead and Be Seen Leading

Demonstrate Caring

Psychological Health

Self assessment

Seek assistance

Provide for needs

Assess Crisis

Honest analysis

Areas of improvement

Include younger leaders

Adjust plans

School Crisis Exercise

1. Death of a Teacher

2. Consolidation of Schools

3. Budget Cut

4. Loss of Trust

5. Ethical Issues

School Crisis Exercise

Review the crisis in detail.

Select a chairperson and

spokesperson for your group.

Devise an answer to the

question and your initial plans

to react to this crisis.