Lyons School Safety Terms Tuesday, October 25th

New York State Law New York State laws have recently changed which requires the district to practice “lockdown” drills 4 times per year instead of just once.  After a lockdown drill we will post information on our website.  We will do this so you are informed, as well as to prepare you in case your child has any questions when they come home from school.   

Evacuation/Fire Drills School Procedures Lock Out Lock Down Evacuation/Fire Drills

Lockout Procedures This is a procedure, which allows the school to continue with the normal school day, but curtails outside activity, and allows no unauthorized personnel in the building. Most commonly used when a incident is occurring outside school building, on or off school property.

What does a lockout look like for students? An initiation of a lockout will be given to the staff. All outside activities are canceled and classes will return to the building. No outside activities are permitted until the event is resolved. School goes on as usual. All outside doors are locked daily. The front door is locked and is monitored by an intercom system. Access is controlled by main office staff. Ground floor windows shall be closed and locked. At any time during the lockout it may be elevated to a lockdown if the circumstance warrant and in consultation with the appropriate police department and administration. Communicate with parents, students and staff as appropriate.

Lockdown Procedures An emergency that we may face is a threat posed by an intruder or emergency situation outside the school that prevents the evacuation of students from the building. In these situations, schools should be prepared to take steps to isolate students, teachers and staff from danger by instituting a school lockdown.

What does a lockdown look like for students? Teachers lock doors. Lights will be turned off and students will be seated in an area that is least visible from the hallway door. Teachers and students should remain quiet. Students and teachers may not leave the room for any reason. No Cell Phone Use. Students will not be dismissed until door is unlocked by an administrator or police. Communicate with parents, students and staff as appropriate.

Evacuation/Fire Drill Students will evacuate quickly and quietly to an off-campus site.

Elementary Drop Off Pull your car as far forward into the loading zone as traffic allows. Drivers may drop-off students along entire length of Loading Zone. Students can unload from PASSENGER SIDE of vehicle only. The driver should remain in the vehicle at all times and all driver side doors are to remain closed. Keep pulling forward and fill in all gaps in Loading Zone Lane. Have all school materials including backpack and lunch ready before student exits vehicle.

Points to Remember For young children, it's probably enough to say that bad things sometimes happen and we can protect you in school by doing this drill.  At 10 or so, kids begin to get a little bit more of an impression of the world, and may have more specific questions about what kinds of circumstances would need these drills.  It’s important to not get emotional when talking about further details, since that will help kids feel more secure.  The less upset you are, the more matter of fact you are, the more they'll take it in stride. Be honest Prepare, but don’t scare. Explain/remind that it’s not always an emergency.  Lockdown procedures are truly a way to keep kids safe, but aren’t always an emergency situation. For example, if a pipe were to burst and was spraying water, kids would need to be put in a safe location. Knowing that adults have student safety in mind at all times can also help keep the kids calm.