With safety and security always top of mind throughout CBSD, the district continually explores ways to bolster policies, protocols and procedures related to school safety. We are pleased to share information about an enhancement to safety processes we will implement this school year: the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).  

SRP was developed by the "I Love U Guys" Foundation, which was founded in response to a tragic incident at Platte Canyon High School in 2006. A victim of the event sent a final text to her parents that read, "I love u guys." The victim’s family turned their grief into action by establishing the foundation to improve safety responses in schools. 

The SRP provides a framework for handling various emergency situations in schools. It emphasizes the importance of consistent, clear communication across all schools and with law enforcement, and provides common language for faculty, staff and students to understand and act on when responding to an unexpected event inside or outside school. 

The SRP's five key actions are: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. More information on these actions is below. 

• Hold: Used to clear hallways and keep students in their classrooms due to non-emergent situations like medical issues or disturbances.
• Secure: Activated when there is a threat outside the building, ensuring all students and staff are inside with outside doors locked. 
• Lockdown: Initiated when there is a threat inside the building. Room doors are locked, lights are turned off, and everyone moves out of sight. 
• Evacuate: Used for situations like fire drills, hazmat leaks, or other emergencies requiring the building to be cleared. 
• Shelter: Activated for natural disasters or other specific hazards, with instructions provided based on the situation. 

During the summer and opening meetings, we have ensured faculty and staff are aware of the implementation of SRP, the five actions, and the common language for each. We have also communicated with our police department partners to ensure their awareness and support of our implementation of SRP.  

During the first weeks of school, our students will receive education on SRP. For more details and resources on SRP and I Love U Guys, visit the foundation’s website.  

Our collective commitment to following established and shared response protocols can significantly enhance the safety and security of our school community. The cooperation and vigilance of everyone in CBSD are vital in keeping our students, faculty and staff safe.

August 30, 2024