[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.