Safety Protocols

Evacuate

• Staff will evacuate using designated routes, and report to their assigned Assembly Area.

• Close your door and turn off your lights, if you can.

• If the exit route is blocked, follow an alternate exit route

• Staff members will check the bathrooms, hallways, and common areas for visitors and/or staff while exiting.

• At the assembly area, staff will stay in place until further instructions are given.

• Report injuries, missing staff, or other emergencies to the command post.

• Do not re-enter the building until the “All Clear” is given.

ALICE/Lockdown

• ALERT: Use plain and specific language to alert others to the danger

• LOCKDOWN: Barricade the room Prepare to evacuate or counter if needed.

• INFORM: Communicate the violent intruder’s location and direction in real-time.  Everyone informs each other saying the location out loud.

• COUNTER: Create noise, movement, distance, and distraction with the intent of reducing the shooter's ability to shoot accurately

• EVACUATE: When safe to do so, remove yourself from the danger zone.

Secure

• Immediately move back to classrooms or safe areas (if it is safe to do so) using the closest entrance.

• If movement into the building would present a danger to persons outside, teachers and staff outside will direct students to the designated assembly areas or off-campus assembly site.

• Teachers will take attendance and account for all students. Report any missing students to the administration.

• No staff or students are allowed outside the building.

• Inside the building, continue normal business, if possible.

• Close and lock all exterior doors and windows. Monitor the main entries until the “All Clear” is given.

Shelter

• Take shelter in the designated area and assume a protective position

• Staff members will check the bathrooms, hallways, and common areas for visitors and/or staff

• Wait for further instructions.

Parent/Guardian Expectations and Communication 

Evacuate

Evacuations may occur for various reasons.  When an evacuation occurs, families will be notified of the evacuation and will be provided directions regarding the next steps for families.  Sometimes an evacuation event will require the District to implement its reunification plan.  It is important for families to follow the directions in the messaging and to come to the school unless directed.  

ALICE/Lockdown

In the event that a school has a threat on school property, staff and students will begin the ALICE protocol.  Information regarding the situation will be shared with families through email and phone call.  Messaging will include information about the situation and directions for families.  It is important that families follow the directions included in the messaging.  

Secure

When a “Secure” is initiated, the building will be secured and no one is able to enter or exit the building.  Parents and guardians should not come to the building during this time as the “Lockout” has been issued to keep everyone safe.  Oftentimes, a lockout/secure is implemented for medical emergencies in the building, police activity in the area, or other situations.  

Shelter

During a shelter-in-place for severe weather, the District will communicate with families when able.  The communication will include details regarding the situation and directions for families regarding the next steps.  Depending on the weather event, families may need to pick their students up earlier or later than normal.  The District may also need to implement its reunification plan either on-site or off-site.