Safety & Security

In accordance with 40 CFR PART 763, "Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act," (AHERA), and the Regulations of CT State Agencies (RSCA), "Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools", (Sect. 19a-333-1-13 inclusive), we are informing you that the Mead School has an Asbestos Management Plan.

The Mead School was inspected in 1997 to determine if asbestos was present and to evaluate the potential for human exposure to airborne fibers. As in the case for most public and commercial buildings in New England, asbestos-containing products were found. Wherever the potential exists for damaged materials to cause asbestos fibers to be released into the air, we have encapsulated or enclosed the material. An Asbestos Management Program has been developed to maintain these materials in a condition in which they do not pose a health hazard. As part of this program, asbestos-containing materials are inspected several times each year.

Anyone wishing to know more about the Asbestos Management Program or the asbestos-containing materials found in the school, should ask to see the Asbestos Management Plan which is on file in the main office.

In keeping with The Mead School’s intent to provide a safe and healthful environment, smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on school property.  This policy applies equally to all parents/guardians, employees, as well as to our visitors and vendors.

The following policies were developed with safety as our primary concern.  Please follow these guidelines so that all children can be as safe as possible during arrival and dismissal.   

PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY IN OUR PARKING LOT.  Please obey signs and the posted speed limit of 5mph, proceeding slowly over speed bumps.  The parking lots and driveway can be congested and dangerous, particularly at drop-ff and pick-up times.  Please take extra care in looking behind you before backing up.  Remember: using your cell phone while driving is against the law.  

DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN A CAR AT ANY TIME. 

Parking spaces in the middle lot in front of the school are reserved only for drivers of children in the Early Learning Centers and those carrying infants.  There is also one spot reserved for the ELC Auction Winner Family.  All other parents and guardians MUST park in the lower lot.  Please do not park on the curb or block any other vehicles.

The upper lot is reserved for Admissions visitors and other parking.  Do not use the upper lot for drop-off, pick-up or turning around; doing so creates a safety hazard for the children.  Please never park or wait in the middle parking lot, and observe ALL handicapped and reserved parking spaces.

Families who plan to come into the building at drop-off must park in the lower lot and walk their child(ren) into school via the sidewalk.  Please use the crosswalks with and without your child(ren) in tow.  It is a safety hazard to walk across the middle of the parking lot.

PLEASE ALSO BE MINDFUL OF THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

There are children and adults in our community who have allergies and/or fear of pets.  Consequently, NO pet may enter the building; they must be kept outside.

The following contains information you may need in case an emergency arises at The Mead School or the surrounding community. 

In an emergency, the staff’s primary concern is always the well being, safety and comfort of the children.  We have been in contact with the City of Stamford Government, Stamford Board of Education, our school nurse and other schools, as the plan was developed.  In the event of a national or regional crisis, it is most likely that the children will be safe at school under the care of the teachers and staff as parents/guardians are contacted and informed of the situation and plans.  If, however, something occurs that makes it necessary for us all to leave the building, an evacuation plan has been developed.

If, for any reason, The Mead School needs to be evacuated due to problems limiting the operation of Mead, children will be evacuated to the Long Ridge School at 478 Erskine Road and/or The Long Ridge Fire Department on Old Long Ridge Road.

In this case, children will be transported to Long Ridge School or the Long Ridge Fire Department in the Mead Activity Bus, as well as teachers’ and administrators’ personal vehicles (permitted in this case scenario only).

 The phone number at Long Ridge School is (203) 322-7693.  The number at the Long Ridge Fire House is (203) 322-5200.

 In order to help us stay in touch with you, please keep your cell phones charged and turned on.  It is also realistic to assume that in the event of a national or regional emergency access to the internet, cell phones and even landlines may be impossible.  For this reason, it is important for you to check the radio stations for announcements.

 If able, The Mead School will attempt to communicate with you in the following ways:

·      A message will be left on the school’s automated phone system at (203) 595-9500.

·      A message will be displayed on the home page of our website, www.meadschool.org

·      E-mails will be sent to all parents/guardians.

·      A Honeywell Instant Alert will be sent out to all families.  An announcement will be made on all the radio and television stations and related websites as listed on the weather alert page.