The Golden Apple
September 2023
Over the summer, our school district implemented a variety of new safety measures. One of these changes includes the incorporation of Standard Response Protocols. I Love You Guys Foundation has developed comprehensive operational guidance for safety protocols in schools. Throughout the year, your child may discuss a variety of drills that they have participated in while in school. Below is a summary of what each type of protocol may be incorporated into our regular drills. These drills assist staff and students in responding to a variety of safety scenarios.
Hold
Hold is used when students and staff need to stay put within a designated area. Examples of when a school might initiate a Hold include an altercation in a hallway, a medical issue that needs attention, or an unfinished maintenance operation in a common area during class change.
Secure
The Secure Action is called when there is a threat or hazard outside of the school building. Examples of when a school might initiate a Secure Action may include, an unknown or unauthorized person on the grounds, dangerous animal on or near the grounds, or criminal activity in the areas. While students and staff may move about inside the building, there may be circumstances when staff and students may be asked to remain indoors and visitors may not be permitted inside the school.
Lockdown
A lockdown is called when there is a threat or hazard inside the school building. Lockdown uses classroom and school security actions to protect students and staff from the threat. Examples of when a school might initiate a Lockdown Action may include, a dangerous animal within a school building, an intruder, an angry or violent parent or student, a report of a weapon, or an active assailant. Visitors are not permitted to enter the building in this scenario.
Evacuate
Evacuate is called when there is a need to move people from one location to another. In the event of an Evacuate Action, parents would be provided with detailed information and instructions for how to reunite with their children.
Shelter
Shelter is called when specific protection actions are needed based on a threat or hazard. Examples of when a school might initiate a Shelter Action may include threats such as tornadoes, earthquakes, hazardous materials situations or other local threats.
It is important that parents/guardians ensure that accurate contact information is noted within the Infinite Campus Student Information System. The contact information within this system provides us with efficient communication via phone, email, and/or text.
If you have any questions about these new Standard Response Protocols, please contact your child’s school office.
