- The following is a transcription taken directly from
the notification to parents...
-
- Independent School District
-
- Central Office 7200 Spring-Cypress Road Klein, Texas
779-3299 832.249 4000
-
- Instructional Center 4411 Louetta Road Spring, Texas
77388-4414 832.249 5000
-
- Teacher____________ Cell Number
# _____________
-
- March 19, 2003
-
- Klein SD parents,
-
- Current news in the arena of world events indicates we
should all take measures for safety and securtiy in increasing measure.
Uthe United States Department of Homeland Security has raised the level
of alert. We think it important that you know Klein Independent School
District continues to coordinate efforts with governmental agencies locally,
and at state and national levels.
-
- Klein District has an emergency plan in place, which
provides for response to anticipated crises and security needs. Information
and training continues to be a focus should the need arise for response.
One emergency plan involves an arragement called "Shelter in Place"
in which students and school personnel might need to remain at school beyond
the regular school day. In an extreme crisis situation, judged by school
district personnel and/or governmental officials, access to the schools
by parents or guardians may be limited. The district is keeping addtional
supplies should a "Shelter in Place" situation become a reality
at our schools. Although this crisis is not anticipated, we are requesting
that you discuss with your child the possibility of such a major change
in family routines.
-
- Although unpleasant to think about, parents need to resist
the instinct to pick up students from school if it becomes necessary that
students stay in place when access is prohibited. Instead, parents should
immediately try to learn by radio, television, telephone or other communication
devicees such as our KleINTOUCH e-mail service the status of students in
a "Shelter in Place" situation. If you are not a current subscriber,
you may do so by going directly to the district website at www.kleinisd.net.
Every teacher currently has a classroom phone. Knowing the the telephone
number of your child's teacher may be important in an emergency. The most
important issue for families to understand is that flexibility in responding
to the unknown is wise planning. Consider more routine family conversations
in response to veariety of circumstances.
-
- Even though these type issues are difficult to talk about
with your child, it is important for you to consider:
-
- What does your child already know and understand about
the situation at hand?
-
- Does your child understand being away from home under
and emergency situation is permissible in certain situations such as the
"Shelter in Place" concept?
-
- Does your child understand about emergency procedures
that may need to take place at your home, at school or other place of shelter
as a result of unplanned events?
-
- It is with your assistance that our children will be
adequately prepared for the unexpected at home or away from home. Following
are some web sites to assist you in talking with your children about our
current events:
-
- www.ready gov
- www.familyeducation.com
- www.nami.org.Youthterrosism
- web.aces.uiuc.edu/familylife/terrorism.htm
- www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/hsas.html
-
- Sincerely,
-
- Jim Surratt
- Superintendant of Schools
- Klein School District
-
- Central Office. www.kleinisd.net Dr. Jim Surratt. Superintendent.
jsurratt@kleinisd.net. 832.249.4170
-
- Ends _____________________________________
-
-
- (Transcribed courtesy Frances Fontaine)
|
