Your Child’s Safety is Our Top Priority

In an emergency, it is essential for families to understand our safety protocols to help protect our students and staff. Here is an overview of the key procedures, including the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), and what you can do to stay informed during any emergency situation.

Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

The Standard Response Protocol is a nationally recognized protocol designed to ensure a common language and set of actions in emergencies. Here are the key SRP actions your child may experience:

1. Secure: “Get inside. Lock outside doors.”

   • Students and staff move indoors, and all outside doors are locked. Classes continue as usual inside the building.

2. Hold: “In your room or area. Clear the halls.”

   • Students and staff remain in their current room. Hallways are cleared until an “all-clear” is announced.

3. Lockdown: “Locks, lights, out of sight.”

   • Students move out of sight and maintain silence. Staff lock doors, turn off lights, and maintain a secure environment until emergency personnel give further instructions.

4. Evacuate: “To a specific location.”

   • Students and staff are relocated to a designated area. They may leave behind items as needed for quick evacuation, following instructions from school officials.

5. Shelter: “For a hazard using safety strategies.”

   • Students take shelter based on the specific hazard (e.g., tornado, hazmat, or earthquake).

Communication with Families
The Southern Boone School District will provide information as quickly as possible through our mass notification system. Depending on the type of emergency and/or crisis, updates will be shared by using a combination of the following forms of communication:

• Email, text alerts and/or automated phone call

• Notification on the school district's mobile app

• An alert and/or updates on the school website

To stay informed, please keep your contact information updated in your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus.

Family Guidance: Do’s and Don’ts
Do

• Keep contact and emergency contact information up-to-date in your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus.

• Stay close to your phone and monitor updates from the school district.

• Follow official reunification instructions after an emergency.

Don’t

• Do not rush to the school; your presence may interfere with emergency responders.

• Avoid calling or texting your child during an emergency. Trust the school district's communications for accurate information.

For more information, please contact central office at 573-657-2147 or email communications@sbschools.us. Together, we can maintain a safe, prepared environment for all students and staff in the Southern Boone School District.