[0:00] Nothing is more important than the safety

of our students and staff in our schools.

[0:04] And when an incident occurs.

[0:06] Having a prepared response is the

foundation of a safe school environment.

[0:11] That's why our school district uses

the Standard Response Protocol

[0:15] created by the

“I Love U Guys” Foundation.

[0:18] The standard response

protocol is used in more than 45,000

[0:22] schools, agencies,

and organizations around the world.

[0:25] It was created through the research based

best practices of school administrators,

[0:29] psychologists, public space safety

experts, families, and first responders.

[0:35] So how does the Standard Response

protocol work in our schools?

[0:39] The Standard Response Protocol provides

common language that proactively

[0:43] identifies five possible actions

that could be required during an incident

[0:47] or an emergency, and every action carries

specific instructions.

[0:52] The actions are hold, secure,

[0:55] lockdown, evacuate, and shelter.

[1:00] The most common action is hold.

[1:02] A hold is called

[1:04] because something is happening

in the halls or an area of the building,

[1:07] and staff need to keep students

out of the halls until it is resolved.

[1:11] This could be a student

or staff medical issue.

[1:15] In a hold, all students will remain in the

classroom and the teacher will lock the

[1:19] classroom door, take attendance, and continue

with their class until an all clear is given.

[1:25] We can keep learning,

[1:27] but we won't be allowed to leave class

for any reason, even if the bell rings.

[1:40] If a secure is called,

[1:42] it means there is a threat or hazard believed

to be happening in the neighborhood

[1:46] or outside the building,

and everyone needs to get safely inside.

[1:50] This could be a dangerous animal

or criminal activity nearby.

[1:55] A secure means

that the exterior doors are locked

[1:58] and no one else is allowed

in or out of the building.

[2:01] Any classes outside

[2:02] are brought in and activities

inside the building continue as normal.

[2:06] Even class changes will happen as usual.

[2:09] Staff will take attendance

and continue with their class

[2:12] until an all clear is given.

[2:23] A lockdown is the most serious action

we might take

[2:27] when there is a threat or hazard

believed to be inside the school building.

[2:31] This could be a threatening intruder.

[2:34] During a lockdown,

[2:36] No one

is allowed into or out of the building.

[2:39] All students and staff remain

in their locked classrooms or offices.

[2:43] Staff will turn off the lights.

[2:45] Move everyone out of sight,

take attendance and then remain silent

[2:49] until police or school administration

release classrooms or areas.

[2:54] Our teacher will tell us when it's okay

to text our family saying,

[2:57] “I’m okay. We're in a lockdown.

I'll update you when I can.”

[3:01] A lockdown will only end

when it is deemed safe

[3:04] by law enforcement, in partnership

with school administrators.

[3:20] Students and staff might be asked to evacuate

[3:23] because of a power outage, a fire or a gas

leak.

[3:27] Teachers will lead their students

[3:29] safely out of the building

to a designated location.

[3:32] Take attendance

and wait for further information.

[3:35] Our teacher will tell us

if we will return to school,

[3:38] or if will be picked up by our

family from another location.

[3:53] A shelter is called,

[3:55] most commonly in response to severe

weather events affecting the school.

[3:59] Students might remain in their classroom

[4:01] or move to a designated safe location

inside the school.

[4:05] Our teacher will tell us

if we're staying in our room

[4:07] or moving somewhere else.

[4:15] These five actions

[4:17] of the Standard Response Protocol

help us know what to do

[4:20] when there is a crisis in our schools,

and we're not alone.

[4:23] Our local law enforcement partners

and emergency responders also understand

[4:28] the standard response protocol and what is

expected of us during an emergency.

[4:33] Thanks to the Standard Response Protocol.

[4:35] We're all using the same tools and the

practiced responses to keep everyone safe.

[4:41] To learn more about safety

in our district, visit our website.