ARTICLE VII PROTECTION

Little Compton School District

A. Teachers will immediately report all cases of assault in connection with their employment to the Superintendent of Schools in writing.

B. The Committee will assume liability or provide sufficient insurance covering all school personnel who may be involved in legal proceedings in connection with their employment in accordance with 9-1-31 of the General Laws of Rhode Island.

C. Teachers will receive prompt notification of a pupil in their classes who has physical and/or emotional problems known to the Administration.

D. Physical restraint may be used by a teacher in extraordinary circumstances to protect himself/herself, other teachers and students from possible injury.

E.  Full time nurses services will normally be available except in unusual circumstances.