[0:00] In our school district, maintaining safe [0:02] environments is essential to our [0:04] success. Our response to school [0:06] incidents or emergencies takes several [0:08] different forms. Sometimes an incident [0:11] in or near our schools can require [0:13] movement in a building to stop or [0:14] change. In these cases, we implement our [0:17] standard response protocol, which [0:19] includes the hold, secure, lock down, [0:22] evacuate, and shelter procedures. Our [0:25] students and staff regularly drill these [0:27] protocols to be prepared to respond [0:29] quickly and safely. In some emergencies, [0:33] such as dangerous weather, a power [0:35] outage, or a crisis at or near a school, [0:37] we may need families to pick up their [0:39] students through a formal controlled [0:41] process called reunification. [0:44] If an emergency occurs, we have three [0:46] requests for you. Stay home, stay [0:49] informed, and wait to receive [0:51] reunification instructions from the [0:52] district. We know your first instinct [0:55] may be to go directly to the school, but [0:57] this could put you, emergency [0:59] responders, and your child at risk. If a [1:01] crisis happens, we know you will want as [1:04] much information as possible, and the [1:05] district will communicate with you as [1:07] fast as we can. We ask that you do not [1:09] call the school because staff will be [1:11] responding to the situation and calls [1:13] could take them away from supporting [1:15] students. Instead, you can stay informed [1:18] through district communication channels, [1:20] including email, text, phone calls, and [1:23] our website. When it is safe to do so, [1:26] our staff will encourage students to [1:28] contact you using their personal [1:29] devices. If a reunification is required, [1:32] the district will notify you of the time [1:34] and location to pick up your child. [1:36] Reunification may be at your child's [1:38] school or at an off-site safe location. [1:41] Before leaving for the reunification [1:43] site, please be sure you have your photo [1:45] ID. When you arrive, you will check in [1:47] at a designated location, complete a [1:50] reunification card, and present your [1:52] photo ID. Staff will confirm your [1:54] relationship to the student you are [1:55] picking up, and a reunifier will [1:57] retrieve your student from the assembly [1:59] area. If a parent or guardian is unable [2:01] to pick up their student, the student [2:02] may be released to an emergency contact [2:05] through the reunification. Please be [2:07] patient and kind to staff members and [2:09] other people at the reunification site. [2:11] This process is designed to safely [2:13] reunite each student with their family. [2:15] And achieving that goal may take time. [2:18] Remember, when an emergency occurs, stay [2:21] home, monitor district communications, [2:23] and be ready for reunification with a [2:25] photo ID. Please work with school staff [2:28] to make sure your emergency contact [2:30] information is updated. [2:32] These steps are essential to ensure a [2:35] smooth and safe reunification process [2:37] for all students and families. Thank you [2:39] for your support.