SAFE-LAKE

Emergency Notices

How We Communicate

Lake Park Schools uses multiple means of communication in the event of a school closure, weather event, or a school or district emergency. If you need any assistance or have questions regarding these systems, contact our communications office at communications@lakeparkschools.org.

Phone, text, and email alerts

Social Media Channels

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Mobile App

Classroom to Home

Teachers, coaches, and extracurricular advisors utilize the LPS mobile app chat feature to communicate with students and parents. This provides a secure and monitored space without the need for sharing cell phone numbers.

Any chat room created for communication with students will automatically include parents and will be accessible within the mobile app upon login.

After downloading the Lake Park Schools mobile app, login with your username provided to you through our student information system.

School Status Definitions

Lake Park School District uses the Standard Response Protocol Extended from the I Love You Guys Foundation in our messaging. In the event of an emergency incident, we will use the following terms in our descriptions to provide clear and concise messaging.

SECURE

SECURE is called when there is a threat or hazard outside of the school building. Whether it’s due to violence or criminal activity in the immediate neighborhood, or a dangerous animal in the playground, SECURE uses the security of the physical facility to act as protection.

EXAMPLES OF SECURE CONDITIONS
The following are some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for a SECURE.

Dangerous animal on school grounds
Criminal activity in area
Civil disobedience

STUDENTS

Return inside the building or temporary building
Business as usual

TEACHER

Bring everyone indoors
Lock outside doors
Increase situational awareness
Business as usual
Take attendance

LOCKDOWN

LOCKDOWN is called when there is a threat or hazard inside the school building. From parental custody disputes to intruders to a weapon on campus, LOCKDOWN uses classroom security to protect students and staff from threat.

EXAMPLES OF LOCKDOWN CONDITIONS
The following are simply some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for a LOCKDOWN.

Dangerous animal within school building
Intruder
Angry or violent person attempting to gain entry
Weapon on campus

STUDENTS

Move away from sight
Maintain silence
Do not open the door

TEACHER

Lock interior doors
Turn out the lights
Move away from sight
Do not open the door
Maintain silence
Take attendance

EVACUATE

SHELTER

SHELTER is called when the need for personal protection is necessary. Training should also include spontaneous events such as tornado, earthquake or hazmat.

HAZARDS MAY INCLUDE:

Tornado (or other extreme weather)
Hazmat (chemical spill or fumes)
Earthquake
Tsunami

STUDENTS

Tornado
Hazmat
Earthquake
Tsunami

TEACHER

Lead safety strategy
Take attendance

HOLD

Frequently Asked Questions

What does credible threat or non-credible threat mean?

Threat - A threat is a communication or behavior that indicates an individual poses a danger to the safety of school staff or students through acts of violence or other behavior that would cause harm to self or others. The threat may be expressed or communicated behaviorally, orally, visually, in writing, electronically, or through any other means.

Credible threat - A credible threat means that a threat was made with the intent and the apparent ability to carry out the threat.

Non-credible threat - After an investigation, law enforcement deems a threat non-credible when through the course of the investigation, they find no legitimacy of the threat. All threats are considered credible until we can reasonably articulate otherwise.

What process does the district follow when receiving information regarding a potential immediate threat?

Threats Reported: Incidents are promptly reported to school administration, district administration, or Klein ISD Police.
Immediate Police Notification: Law enforcement is notified immediately by building or district administration.
Police Response: Law enforcement conducts a thorough investigation with assistance from school and District administrators.
Credibility Assessment: The threat is assessed for credibility by police, school, and District administrators determining whether it is credible or non-credible.
Communication Release: The District releases parent and staff communication as soon as the status (SECURE, HOLD, etc.) of the school changes.
Ongoing Updates During Active Investigation: Law enforcement provides updates to district administrators as the investigation continues. The District will continue to pass on those updates to parents and staff.

Why doesn’t the district give specific information on the threat or the contents of the investigation in district communications or press releases?

The district must uphold the integrity of the investigation by refraining from communicating information which may compromise the active investigation.

Why isn’t the juvenile/student involved in the threat named or consequences shared? Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), all juveniles/students have a right to privacy. There are very clear laws and guidelines regarding what information schools may share internally with faculty and staff, what information may be shared with law enforcement or any outside agencies, and what information may be shared with the community.

What is this "access control" system I keep hearing about?

Additional Resources

Emergency Phone Numbers

Tough Conversations - Trauma and Grief

Suicide Prevention and Awareness

We understand that every struggle is different. If you or your loved one needs support, reach out to an adult on your campus, your campus counselor, or click the Need Support? button above. Don’t be afraid to let your friends, family, or teachers know what you need when they ask; they want to help. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline any time — all calls are confidential.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255 or Chat Online

Lake Park School District is committed to the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors. A comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) has been developed to address the four phases of emergency management: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. Various drills such as fire drills, severe weather drills, and intruder drills are examples of measures taken by campuses to prepare students for an emergency. Additionally, LPSD maintains its own police department and the district cooperates with local and regional emergency agencies to address issues related to incident management.

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SAFE-LAKE

Emergency Notices

How We Communicate

Phone, text, and email alerts

Social Media Channels

Subscribe to News

Mobile App

Classroom to Home

School Status Definitions

SECURE

LOCKDOWN

EVACUATE

SHELTER

HOLD

Frequently Asked Questions

What does credible threat or non-credible threat mean?

What process does the district follow when receiving information regarding a potential immediate threat?

Why doesn’t the district give specific information on the threat or the contents of the investigation in district communications or press releases?

What is this "access control" system I keep hearing about?

Additional Resources

Emergency Phone Numbers

Tough Conversations - Trauma and Grief

Suicide Prevention and Awareness

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255 or Chat Online

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