Dear Glenwood Parents and Families,
The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families are among our most important priorities for the Glenwood School District. We collaborate with local first responders and regional emergency management officials to stay updated on best practices for health, mental health, safety protocols, and incident responses.
As we approach the new school year, our district is adopting the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). SRP is a planned and practiced emergency response system with simple, standard terminology for any incident. Developed by the “I Love You Guys” Foundation in response to school violence, SRP aims to standardize vocabulary and reduce miscommunication during emergencies.
Why standard terminology?
It has been brought to our school leaders’ attention that there may be confusion associated with language involving emergency action. Terms like “lockdown,” “modified lockdown” and “lock-out” are a few examples of how terms can evolve and their intended meanings may become unclear.
Our district has teamed up with other school districts and emergency responders in our region to use standard, agreed-upon terms for emergency situations. These terms are: Hold (in your classroom area), Secure (get inside and lock outside doors), Lockdown (locks, lights, out of sight), Evacuate (to a location), and Shelter (state hazard and safety training). We are including a flier with SRP terms and symbols with this message so families can become familiar with the language and visuals.
Having clear and well-understood communication, especially in emergencies, is important for everyone’s safety. Thank you for partnering with us in this effort. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call (509-364-3438) or email (bob.rogers@glenwoodsd.org).
Sincerely,
Bob Rogers, Superintendent/Principal