{"id":25723,"date":"2024-09-13T16:35:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T16:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/mancos-school-district-sends-safety-reminder-after-summer-reevaluation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T05:25:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T05:25:21","slug":"mancos-school-district-sends-safety-reminder-after-summer-reevaluation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/mancos-school-district-sends-safety-reminder-after-summer-reevaluation\/","title":{"rendered":"Mancos school district sends safety reminder after summer reevaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Mancos school district sent a letter to parents and guardians regarding safety procedures.<\/span>du1-i-syn<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Over the summer, the Mancos RE-6 school district reevaluated their safety procedures, ensuring they are closely following the state\u2019s expectations for school safety. The district on Sept. 6 sent a letter to parents with details about the district\u2019s safety policies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a process that is ongoing, and our team is committed to continuously revising and tweaking our systems to enhance any weak points in our safety measures,\u201d the letter said. \u201cOur commitment to safety is unwavering, and we strive to provide a secure environment for all as foundation to a rigorous education system.\u201d<\/p>\n

The district added that communication was key to security.<\/p>\n

For the 2024-25 school year, the district is utilizing SchoolNow, which will send a text alert and\/or automated calls to all district families for any emergency.<\/p>\n

The district also plans to use the platform to notify staff and families of weather-related delays and closures by 5:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will lead to an increase in effective communication, and we plan to take more steps to increase our communication this year with regular safety updates,\u201d said William Custer, safety and security coordinator.<\/p>\n

The safety and security team revised the district\u2019s emergency action plan this summer in conjunction with the Colorado Office of School Safety and the I Love You Guys Foundation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis collaborative effort is a testament to our commitment to ensuring the safety of our community,\u201d Custer said. \u201cGoing forward, the Mancos School District is approaching safety concerns from a unified perspective. We want to make sure that everyone, from students to staff to parents to first responders, knows what the school does in every emergency situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The district asks that people do not come to the school or call\/text their child in the event of a drill or emergency.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou could jeopardize your child\u2019s safety. The use of phones could cause interference with radio waves and not allow quality communication between the school and first responders,\u201d Custer said. \u201cCalling or texting your child can alert the intruder to your child\u2019s location. First responders need vehicle access to campus when they are experiencing an emergency, so it is imperative that we keep the streets around the school campus clear.\u201d<\/p>\n

Custer also reminded parents to update students\u2019 emergency contact information and to check in at the front desk.<\/p>\n

\u201cMancos School District uses Raptor<\/a> instant background check systems to help track who visits our campus,\u201d Custer said.<\/p>\n

Hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate and shelter<\/div>\n

In the event of an emergency, there are multiple safety procedures that will be followed.<\/p>\n

In hold, students remain in the classroom, but classes remain as usual. <\/div>\n
In secure status, students return to the inside of the building, where class will be conducted, per usual. Exterior doors are locked and there is no entry or exit from the building until the \u201call clear.\u201dLockdown occurs when there is an immediate threat to safety. All school doors, interior and exterior, are locked, and everyone is in a room. Students and staff remain \u201csilent and out of sight.\u201d There is no entry or exit until there is an \u201call clear\u201d signal.In an evacuation, students are relocated to a reunification site and will only be released to parents and guardians with a photo ID and permission from a district official.When a shelter in place occurs, students and staff will remain in their buildings until they are alerted of next steps. This could also be used in the case of excess snow, flooding or other natural hazard, not just for an emergency regarding a threat to the school.<\/div>\n

Those with questions or concerns are asked to contact Custer at wcuster@mancosre6.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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