Safety Terms and
Procedures

What Should I Do During a School Emergency

How Can I Be
Reunited With My Child

In the event of an emergency at your child’s school, it is important to know the following terms:
LOCKDOWN
A lockdown takes place if an internal or external threat is identified at or near the school. All school doors are locked and students are confined to classrooms. NO entry into or exit from the school will be allowed until an “all-clear” announcement is made. Students will NOT be released during a lockdown.
SHELTER-IN-PLACE
Students take refuge in designated areas to protect them from hazardous materials or severe weather. No entry into or exit from the school will be allowed until an “all-clear” announcement is made. Students will NOT be released during shelter-in-place.
EVACUATION
In the event of certain building emergencies, students will be relocated to a relocation site. Students will be released ONLY to parents/guardians with picture ID who are on the official school student release and permission list. This procedure is necessary to account for the whereabouts of all students.

When an emergency occurs that affects the school, a parent can get important information by doing one of the following:
Visit Allen County Schools website at www.allen.kyschools.us In an emergency, the homepage will give critical information.
Check your phone for a call from Allen County Schools one call system. The system can also send an email or a text.
Tune in to local television (WBKO Ch. 13) or local radio (WVLE 99.3 FM, WLCK 1250 AM).
In a school emergency, the first instinct as a parent is to pick up the telephone and start calling the school or rush up to the school and get your child/ children. The truth is, this only complicates matters from a safety and security standpoint.
Parents too close to an incident often hinder the rescue attempts of police and fire officials on the scene. The BEST action parents can take in an emergency is to stay close to their phone and e-mail and to monitor local radio and TV reports for regular updates and instructions.

Whether students are at the school or relocated to another site for Parent Reunification, the relocation site will be announced by e-mail, text, and One Call, as well as posting on our website. Also, local radio and television stations will make announcements regarding where to pick up your child/children.
The reunification process can be time-consuming so parents are urged to be patient!

Allen County Schools Parent/Guardian Emergency Tip Card
Carry this card at all times. During an emergency, parents can learn important information and get instructions by doing one of the following:
Visit www.allen.kyschools.us for critical up-to-date information
Tune in to local television (WBKO Ch13)
Listen to local radio (WVLE 99.3 FM, WLCK 1250 AM)
Check email and text messages and wait for one call notification/instructions

When and Why Are
Students and Staff Asked to Lockdown,
Shelter-In-Place or
Evacuate

School Emergency
Information Guide

A school crisis can take a number of forms including an environmental event, such as a chemical spill or gas leak; a weather emergency, such as a tornado warning; or an intruder in or near the school. The nature of a school crisis dictates whether school officials will put in place a lockdown, shelter-in-place, evacuation or any combination of these protocols, as a means to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.

DO tune in to local TV/Radio stations
DO rely only on official communication from the school or public safety officials via One-Call, email and/or text
DO check our website: www.allen.kyschools.us

Your Child’s Safety:
Our #1 Priority

DO NOT panic!
DO NOT call or rush to your child’s school. You may have difficulty getting through due to procedures in place designed to keep your child safe.

For Parents and
Guardians

Allen County Board of
Education
570 Oliver Street, Scottsville, KY
Phone: (270) 618-3181
Fax: (270) 618-3185
Randall Jackson, Superintendent