Priorities

1. Protect life.
2. Call 911 when appropriate.
3. Implement the appropriate Standard Response Protocol (SRP).
4. Notify the Main Office/Administration.
5. Remain calm and reassure students.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain supervision of students.
• Keep students together unless directed otherwise.
• Take attendance when practical.
• Report missing, injured, or additional students immediately.
• Follow directions from administrators and emergency responders.
• Do not share unconfirmed information.

Emergency Communications

• Use plain language whenever possible.
• Verify information before sharing it.
• Refer all media inquiries to Administration.

Calling 911

Be prepared to provide:

• School name and address
• Nature of the emergency
• Exact location
• Number of injured or involved persons
• Description of suspects, vehicles, or hazards
• Your name and callback number

Key Reminders

• Emergency responders may arrive without prior notice.
• Do not leave students unattended unless necessary to preserve life.
• Preserve the scene when safe to do so.
• Do not use elevators during an evacuation unless directed by emergency responders.
• If in doubt, err on the side of safety and notify 911 or Administration.
• Follow the Incident Command established by emergency responders.
• Share only verified information as allowed by district policy.

Immediate Actions

• Take every threat seriously.
• Notify the Main Office/Administration immediately.
• Call 911 for any imminent or credible threat.
• Follow administrator direction.
• Do not use radios or public announcements if doing so may escalate the situation.

Notifications & Communications

• Main Office/Administration
• School Resource Officer (if assigned)
• 911 (when appropriate)

Key Reminders

• Preserve notes, emails, texts, social media posts, or other evidence.
• Document exact statements whenever possible.
• Do not dismiss threats as jokes.
• Do not investigate independently or confront the individual unless necessary to preserve life.

Immediate Actions

• Initiate LOCKDOWN.
  • Anyone can initiate lockdown. Should be done by the person observing the threat.
• Lock classroom door. Remove magnet strip.
• Turn off lights & Move out of sight.
• Silence or turn off electronic devices.
• Barricade the door if necessary/safe to do so.
• Remain quiet.

Notifications & Communications

• Call 911 when safe.

Key Reminders

• Do not respond to fire alarms during a Lockdown unless there is an immediate life-threatening condition or directed by law enforcement.
• Do not open the door until released by law enforcement.
• If outside, evacuate away from threat when safe.
• Provide lifesaving aid when safe to do so.
• Prepare to evacuate if a safe opportunity exists.
• Follow law enforcement instructions immediately and be prepared to provide officers with critical information if contacted.

Immediate Actions

• Call 911 (if necessary/applicable)
• Notify Main Office/Administration immediately.
• If safe, maintain visual observation of the individual and/or weapon until law enforcement arrives.
• Prevent others from entering the area when safe to do so.
• Follow administrator direction regarding SRP implementation.

Notifications & Communications

• Main Office/Administration
• School Resource Officer
• 911

Key Reminders

• Do not confront the individual unless necessary to preserve life.
• Do not touch, secure, or move the weapon.
• Keep others away from the area.
• Preserve the scene.
• Do not assume a weapon is fake or unloaded.
• Do not attempt to disarm an individual unless necessary to preserve life.
• Report any statements or threats made by the individual.

Immediate Actions

• Notify the Main Office/Administration.
• Request assistance.
• Call 911 if necessary.
• Separate individuals if it can be done safely.
• Direct uninvolved students away from area.
• Request medical assistance if anyone is injured.

Notifications & Communications

• Main Office/Administration
• School Resource Officer (if assigned)
• 911 (when appropriate)

Key Reminders

• Protect uninvolved students by moving them to another supervised location when safe to do so.
• Provide first aid if needed.
• Preserve evidence.
• Document injuries and witness information.
• Avoid becoming physically involved unless necessary to prevent imminent harm.
• Preserve video evidence if known.

Immediate Actions

• Assess scene safety.
• Call 911 if needed.
• Notify the Main Office/Administration.
• Request the School Nurse and AED if indicated.
• Apply the AED as soon as it is available, when indicated.
• Do not move the injured person unless there is immediate danger.
• Use appropriate PPE when available.

Notifications & Communications

• School Nurse
• Main Office/Administration
• Custodian (if cleanup of bodily fluids is required)
• 911 (when appropriate)

Key Reminders

• Provide first aid/CPR if trained.
• Assign someone to meet EMS.
• Keep students away from the area.
• Follow Bloodborne Pathogen procedures when exposure to blood or bodily fluids is possible.
• Protect the individual’s privacy.
• Follow district medication procedures.

Immediate Actions

• Notify the Main Office/Administration immediately.
• Report the student’s last known location.
• Maintain supervision of remaining students.
• Check nearby restrooms, common areas, and last known locations when directed.
• Preserve any belongings left behind.
• Follow administrator direction.

Notifications & Communications

• Main Office/Administration
• School Resource Officer (if assigned)
• 911 (when directed or appropriate)

Key Reminders

• Do not physically intervene in custody disputes unless necessary to protect against imminent harm.
• Preserve relevant information.
• Document the circumstances and timeline.
• Continue supervising remaining students while search efforts are underway.
• Immediately report any confirmed sighting.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Do not discuss the incident with students, parents, or the media unless directed.

Immediate Actions

• Remain calm.
• Notify the Main Office/Administration.
• Request Behavioral Health staff, School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, School Nurse and/or School Resource Officer, if available.
• Reduce environmental stimulation.
• Remove potential weapons or dangerous objects when safe.
• Speak calmly using simple, clear language.
• Call 911 if there is imminent threat to safety.

Notifications & Communications

• Main Office/Administration
• Behavioral Health Staff
• School Resource Officer (if assigned)
• 911 (when appropriate)

Key Reminders

• Use calm, supportive communication.
• Allow personal space.
• Reduce stimulation, remove unnecessary spectators.
• Do not leave the individual alone if there is an immediate safety concern.
• Avoid physical intervention unless necessary to protect against imminent harm.
• Do not argue or challenge delusional beliefs.
• Give the individual time to respond.
• Consider the safety of everyone nearby.
• Physical restraint should only be used by trained personnel when authorized/necessary.
• Maintain your own safety & an accessible exit.

Immediate Actions

• Notify the Main Office/Administration.
• Call 911.
• Close doors to isolate the hazard when safe.
• Shut off ignition sources only if safe.
• Follow directions regarding evacuation or shelter.

Notifications & Communications

• Main Office/Administration
• 911

Key Reminders

• Avoid the affected area.
• Do not activate electrical switches if a gas leak is suspected.
• Do not touch spilled or leaking substances.
• Avoid breathing fumes or vapors.
• Keep students together.
• Await further instructions before re-entering the building.

Immediate Actions

• Activate the fire alarm.
• Evacuate using the nearest safe exit.
• Close doors behind you.
• Do not use elevators.
• Assist individuals requiring additional support.
• Check adjacent areas for occupants when safe before exiting.

Notifications & Communications

• 911
• Main Office/Administration
• Report fire location if known.

Key Reminders

• If smoke is present, stay low while evacuating.
• Move to the designated assembly area.
• Take attendance.
• Report missing persons immediately.
• Stay at least 300 feet from the building unless directed otherwise.
• Never re-enter to retrieve personal belongings.
• Do not re-enter until authorized.

Immediate Actions

• Notify the Main Office/Admin immediately.
• Call 911.
• Preserve all available information.
• If received by phone, keep the caller on the line as long as possible.
• Record the exact wording of the threat.
• Note caller ID/phone number, voice characteristics, accent, tone, and background sounds.

Notifications & Communications

• Main Office/Administration
• 911

Key Reminders

• Do not touch or move suspicious items.
• Isolate the area and keep others away.
• Do not activate the fire alarm or evacuate unless directed.
• Avoid using radios or cell phones near a suspected device when instructed by responders.

Swatting / False Threats

• Threats may be deliberately fabricated to provoke an emergency response (“swatting”).
• Treat all threats seriously and immediately report them. Do not attempt to determine if a threat is legitimate.
• Preserve caller information, messages, emails, social media posts, screenshots, phone numbers, and other evidence.
• Follow the SRP and other instructions provided by Administration and/or Law Enforcement.
• Do not spread or repost threat information, images, or rumors.

Immediate Actions

• Notify the Main Office/Administration immediately.
• Call 911 if criminal activity or immediate danger exists.
• Observe from a safe location.
• Ask for identification only if safe and appropriate.
• Maintain visual observation until responders arrive, if possible.
• Do not allow entry into the building.
• Initiate SECURE action if appropriate.

Notifications & Communications

• Main Office/Administration
• School Resource Officer (if assigned)
• 911 (when appropriate)

Key Reminders

• Provide a detailed description and last known location.
• Do not physically confront unless necessary to preserve life.
• Report direction of travel if the individual leaves.
• Note clothing, physical description, and direction of travel.
• Report any vehicle description or license plate information.

Immediate Actions

• Implement SHELTER when necessary and applicable.
• Move to the designated shelter area.
• Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
• Bring attendance roster and emergency supplies if readily available.
• Assist individuals requiring additional support.

Notifications & Communications

• Main Office/Administration
• 911 (if necessary)

Key Reminders

• Take attendance.
• Remain sheltered until the all-clear is given.
• Monitor official instructions.
• Avoid windows, skylights, and large open-span rooms.
• During a tornado, kneel facing an interior wall, cover your head and neck, and remain in place until the all-clear.