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After lockdown, superintendent outlines steps for school safety and family notifications
Summary
Following a recent lockdown prompted by an inappropriate item found at school, the superintendent detailed the district's procedures for assessing threats, involving first responders, using camera/tech resources, debriefing staff and communicating with families.
The board heard a detailed outline of the district's response to a recent in‑school lockdown after a student brought an inappropriate item to campus. The superintendent described the prioritized steps: secure the building, identify and assess the threat, call deputies or fire department as needed, deploy staff and technology to locate involved students, then debrief staff and first responders and share appropriate information with families.
"Our idea is we first wanna handle the emergency and the safety and security of every student staff member inside this building," the Superintendent said while explaining the sequence of actions used during the incident. He said staff and students responded well, first responders were responsive and the district will share final debrief findings when available.
Board members asked about the all‑call and text notification system; the superintendent noted families must opt in to SMS and that opt‑in rates improved following outreach. The district plans follow‑up briefings and to publish an after‑action report to principals and the board.
