Thayne Elementary Safety and Security Measures

Thayne Elementary Safety and Security Measures

TES Safety Information

Safety for students and staff is our top priority at Thayne Elementary. We work  hard and invest significant time in training and collaboration with staff, law  enforcement and medical agencies, as well as experts in the field of safety and  security to utilize effective, research-based strategies to ensure the safety and  well-being of our students and staff. 

As a school, we have formed a safety committee for the purpose of ensuring our  safety practices are meeting our goals as a system. The safety committee meets  regularly and includes staff, parents, and law enforcement. Feedback,  reflection, discussion, and decision making comprise the agenda for these  meetings.  

As a district, we partner with the I Love U Guys Foundation for training and  implementation of the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and the Standard  Reunification Method (SRM). These methods are taught, modeled, and practiced  regularly with students and staff to ensure everyone has the knowledge and  muscle memory to respond quickly in the event of an emergency with confidence. 

Standard Response Protocol (SRP)  The Standard Response Protocol is a set of research-based actions/drills designed  to prepare students, staff and parents for a variety of emergency situations. 

Throughout the school year, all students and staff members participate in various  drills to educate students on the five possible actions of the standard response  protocol. These actions are: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. 

Signs detailing the protocol are posted in all classrooms, learning spaces, and in  various common areas throughout our school. Our hope is that these signs serve  as a visible reminder, not only for students and staff, but also for visitors should they hear an announcement of a specific action in the protocol. 

One of our safety objectives is to practice the standard response protocol drills  

throughout each school year in order to create a shared language among all  stakeholders. We practice different drills regularly, many times with other district  administration and staff and/or members of law enforcement as a means to  obtain feedback for improvement.  

Standard Reunification Method (SRM) 

In the event of a crisis, we may need to evacuate students and staff from the  building and relocate by bus to a safe and secure location. One critical aspect of  our crisis response is safe, accountable reunification of students with their 

parents and/or guardians. This method ensures the safe and effective relocation  of students and staff in the event of a crisis as well as safe, organized reunification  with parents and/or guardians. Successful planning and implementation of  reunification requires partnerships with all stakeholders engaged in a crisis  response. Logistical details regarding the reunification are outlined in the  

Standard Reunification Method flier. 

TES Standard Reunification Method

TES Standard Reunification Method

TES Standard Response Protocol

TES Standard Response Protocol