Families can expect the following to be happening behind-the-scenes in the event of an emergency.

1. We work hand-in-hand with law enforcement to make decisions regarding any incidents that occur in our school neighborhoods, especially when it comes to elevating our schools from controlled access (all day, every day) to lockdown. Lockdown means that no one comes in or out of the school, with the exception of law enforcement.
2. With the guidance of our law enforcement partners, we work to make decisions quickly, often in a chaotic environment with a constant stream of information, updates and authentication. It takes time to verify information, which we try to pass along to parents as quickly as possible. 
3. In the event of breaking news, whether it is local, regional, or national, the district responds immediately to communicate with administrators to remain vigilant with heightened awareness.
4. In some, but not all cases, we determine if the situation warrants parent notifications via our Infinite Campus emergency messaging system. Once we send out IC notifications, it is important to take into consideration that these communications go through an automated process. Up to 14,000 calls may be made in a district-wide emergency or notification. While we do our best to send out information immediately, there can be delays in the system. 
5. It is also important to note that if your phone goes unanswered, the automated dialer will make multiple attempts to reach you. Therefore, it is possible you could have multiple calls from the same or a similar phone number.
6. Rather than cause undue concern or widespread panic, we generally notify only the school involved, or in direct proximity of the incident.