School Safety Protocols

Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

Our school system has adopted The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response and Reunification protocols as part of our comprehensive school safety strategy. Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling the protocol throughout the school year.

We have developed this double-sided guide for families to inform you of what you and your child can expect this year as we transition to these protocols.

Common Language

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol.

The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is then followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

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Family Guide - English
Family Guide - Spanish
Family Guide - Haitian Creole

Learn More about Each of the Five Actions in the SRP

Standard Reunification Method (SRM)

Circumstances may occur at the school that require parents to pick up their students in a formalized, controlled release. This process is called a Reunification and may be necessary due to weather, a power outage, hazmat or if a crisis occurs at the school. The Standard Reunification Method is a protocol that makes this process more predictable and less chaotic for all involved.

Because a reunification is not a typical end of school day event, a reunification may occur at a different location than the school a student attends. If this location is another school, then those students may be subject to a controlled release as well.

How Reunification Works

For students, the school asks that students be orderly and quiet while waiting. Students may be asked to text a message to their parents or guardians. Students are also asked not to send other text messages either in or out of the school or reunification area. Keeping the cellular network usage at a minimum may be important during a reunification.

For parents, there are a couple of steps. If a parent is driving to the school, greater awareness of traffic and emergency vehicles is advised. Parents should park where indicated and not abandon vehicles. Parents are asked to go to the Reunification “Check In” area and form lines based on the first letter of their student’s last name. While in line, parents are asked to fill out a reunification card. This card is perforated and will be separated during the process. Some of the same information is repeated on both the top and separated bottom of the card. Parents are asked to complete all parts of the card. In the case of multiple students being reunified, a separate card for each student needs to be completed.

Sample Image of Reunification Card

Sample Reunification Card

Bring ID to Check-In

During check in, identification and custody rights are confirmed. The card is separated and the bottom half given back to the parent.

From the “Check In” area parents are directed to the “Reunification” area. There, a runner will take the bottom half of the card and take it to the Student Assembly Area to recover the student or students.

Parents should be aware that in some cases, they may be invited into the building for further information.

Interviews & Counseling

In some cases, parents may be advised that a law enforcement investigation is underway and may be advised that interviews are necessary. In extreme cases, parents may be pulled aside for emergency or medical information.

See SRM in Action

Below is a video explaining the reunification process. While every situation is different and our school system resources differ from Adams 12 Five Star Schools, this video gives an in-depth look as to what families can expect in this process.