During times of crisis, it is the Oregon Trail School District's intent to safeguard our students and staff while managing the safety and security of our schools. The District has in place an Emergency Operations Plan that was developed in cooperation with local emergency response agencies, and is based on the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) concept of operations. The plan includes staff training requirements, practice drills, and guidelines for responding to specific incidents.

In the event of a crisis, we will work in tandem with our emergency response partners to care for our students and to secure and manage the crisis situation. Of course during any crisis situation, we will need cooperation and help with the following:

• Do not call the school. We must keep phone lines open for emergency responders.
• Do not immediately drive to the school. The school access route and street entrance areas must remain clear for emergency vehicles. Be assured that:
  • You will receive a phone call from the school as soon as it is safe to pick up your child.
  • No student will be dismissed unless a parent (or designee) comes for him or her.
  • All parents or designees who may come for students will need to show photo ID.
  • No child will be allowed to leave with another person, even a relative or babysitter, unless we have written permission or that person is listed on the student's emergency card.

Whenever possible during a crisis, it is preferred that students remain in their classrooms under their teacher's supervision. However, there may be times when students and staff will need to evacuate the building or relocate to another site.

• When it is determined that a potentially dangerous situation is outside/near the building, the school will go into lockdown until the situation is resolved.
• When it is determined that a potentially dangerous situation is inside the building, the school may go into partial lockdown, evacuate to a large-group area on the school site, or evacuate to an off-site location. In any case, parents will be notified as soon as possible with directions for picking up their child.

During a crisis, you may receive information from a variety of sources. The district will work in concert with local emergency response agencies to provide accurate and timely information to parents and the public. Check the district website or local news stations for information and directions.

For more information about the District Emergency Response Plan, contact Julia Monteith.