Terms Used during Emergencies

Modified Lockdown:

Modified Lockdown is initiated to isolate students and staff inside the school from a potential danger outside the school. A Modified Lockdown means that normal instructional activities within the building continue as much as possible; however, no outside events, field trips or outside activities, including recess, occur unless explicitly cleared by School Administration. While in Modified Lockdown, entry and exit to the school will be prohibited.

Parents/guardians are not to report to the school during a Modified Lockdown.  The District will not dismiss any students until the event is cleared by law enforcement.  Factual information will be provided to parents and community members when available and appropriate for release.  If a situation is not resolved prior to dismissal, students and staff may remain in the building until the situation is cleared by law enforcement.  Students will receive necessary accommodations and information appropriate to their age/grade level while remaining in a building after dismissal.

Full Lockdown:

Full Lockdown is initiated to isolate students and staff inside the school from a direct danger to the school district, school building, or students and staff. A Full Lockdown means that normal instructional activities will cease and specific lockdown protocols will be initiated.  No outside events, field trips or outside activities, including recess, will occur. While in Full Lockdown, entry and exit to the school will be prohibited.

Parents/guardians are not to report to the school during a Full Lockdown.  The District will not dismiss any students until the event is cleared by law enforcement.  Factual information will be provided to parents and community members when available and appropriate for release.  If a situation is not resolved prior to dismissal, students and staff may remain in the building until the situation is cleared by law enforcement.  Students will receive necessary accommodations and information appropriate to their age/grade level while remaining in a building after dismissal.

Reunification:

If an evacuation of a building or the District is necessary, students and staff will be transported from the building in a safe and secure manner to a pre-determined location. When appropriate and safe, information will be communicated to parents on proper reunification procedures.  If it is appropriate for parents/guardians to report to the school to pick up students, the District will share procedures for doing so in a timely and orderly manner to facilitate safe reunification and limit traffic congestion or other unsafe situations.  Parent/guardian cooperation for a safe reunification process is essential and appreciated.