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Yankton School District to adopt 'I Love You Guys' protocol, simplifies lockdown language and trains staff
Summary
Yankton School District 63-3 announced it will roll out the I Love You Guys standard response protocol, revise lockdown terminology to reduce student stress, and provide district-wide staff training beginning with an October session; officials said law enforcement will lead on-scene responses and notifications will follow safety assessments.
Dr. Kendall, superintendent of Yankton School District 63-3, told parents and community members the district will adopt the I Love You Guys standard response protocol to simplify emergency language and improve communication with families.
"One of the most important things that we can do and we take very serious is the safety of your kids and the safety of our staff here in the school district," Dr. Kendall said, introducing the program and promising follow-up materials and a recorded version of the presentation.
Tony Vester, principal at Lincoln Elementary, described how a Forward 2029 committee traveled to Duluth for training and recommended the district use the I Love You Guys materials in place of some older terminology. Vester outlined the SRP's five actions — hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate and shelter — and said the change is meant to reduce uncertainty and…
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