The Mineola ISD Police Department understands that if an emergency occurs at one of our campuses or office buildings, there usually is not much time to warn students, employees and guests about what is happening or what to do. That is why the Mineola Independent School District has implemented the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) at all of its facilities and campuses. District staff and administrators are trained in the SRP, as are our students through frequent drills.
The SRP is not based on individual scenarios, but rather on the response to any given scenario. One large benefit of the SRP is the standard language used by all responders; this includes students, parents, staff and first responders. The protocol also allows for a predictable series of actions as an event unfolds. The SRP is based upon five actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Each has specific staff and student directives that are unique to the action.
HOLD
HOLD - “in Your room or Area. Clear the halls.”
Students are trained to:
o Clear the hallways and remain in their room or area until the “All Clear” is announced
o Do business as usual
Adults and Staff are trained to:
o Close and lock the door
o Account for students and adults
o Do business as usual
SECURE
SECURE (lockout) - “get inside. lock outside doors”
Students are trained to:
o Return to inside of building
o Do business as usual
Adults and Staff are trained to:
o Bring everyone indoors
o Lock outside doors
o Increase situational awareness
o Account for students and adults
o Do business as usual
LOCKDOWN
LOCKDOWN - “locks, lights, out of Sight”
Students are trained to:
o Move away from sight
o Maintain silence
o Do not open the door
Adults and Staff are trained to:
o Recover students from hallway if
o possible Lock the classroom door
o Turn out the lights
o Move away from sight
o Maintain silence
o Do not open the door
o Prepare to evade or defend
EVACUATE
EVACUATE - “To a location”
Students are trained to:
o Leave stuff behind if required to •
o If possible, bring their phone •
o Follow instructions •
Adults and Staff are trained to:
o Bring roll sheet and Go Bag (unless instructed not to take anything with them, dependent on reason for evacuation.)
o Lead students to Evacuation location
o Account for students
o Report injuries or problems using Red/Green card method
SHELTER
SHELTER - “for hazard using a Safety Strategy”
Students are trained in:
o Appropriate Hazards
o Safety Strategies
Adults and Staff are trained in:
o Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies
o Accounting for students
o Reporting injuries or problems using Red Card/ Green Card method.
Hazards might include:
o Tornado
o Hazmat
o Earthquake
o Tsunami
Safety Strategies might include:
o Evacuate to shelter area
o Seal the room
o Drop, cover and hold
o Get to high ground
Dangerous weather is one of the most common threats that we face in East Texas that may require an Emergency Response of some nature. Please Download the Mineola ISD App if you have not already and follow your child's school on Social Media to stay up to date on any sever weather notifications.
About the Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
The Standard Response Protocol was developed by the "I Love U Guys" Foundation, headed by John-Michael Keyes and his wife Ellen-Stoddard Keyes as a result of the tragic and unfortunate death of their daughter Emily Keyes on September 27th, 2006 at Platte Canyon High School. On this day, a gunman entered the high school, held seven girls hostage and ultimately shot and killed Emily Keyes. During the time she was held Hostage, she sent her parents text messages..."I Love You Guys" and "I Love U Guys, K?" The "I Love U Guys" Foundation was created to restore and protect the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions in collaboration with families, schools, communities, organizations and government agencies.
STANDARD REUNIFICATION METHOD (SRM)
One critical aspect of crisis response is accountable reunification of students with their parents or guardians in the event of a school crisis or emergency. The Standard Reunification Method provides school and district safety teams with proven methods for planning, practicing and achieving a successful reunification.
Crisis recovery starts with the crisis, not after. Without a plan to reunite students and parents, we exacerbate the stress and potential trauma of the crisis itself and we jeopardize the responsibility of the school and district in maintaining the chain of custody for every student.
No school is immune to emergencies; fires, floods, tornadoes, blizzards, power outages, bomb threats, acts of violence... this is just a short list of events that could initiate a release and reunification for a school or district.
A predetermined, practiced reunification method ensures the reunification process will not further complicate what is probably already a chaotic, anxiety-filled scene. In fact, putting an orderly reunification plan into action will help defuse the emotion building at the site.
We, as a district, believe this protocol will help provide a safe learning and working environment for all students and staff.
If you would like to know more about the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), Standard Reunification Method, or the "I Love U Guys" Foundation please visit: www.iloveuguys.org or click the image link below.
Then I heard the voice of the lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said,
"Here am I. Send ME!" ~ Isaiah 6:8