School Safety
The Geneva City School District has updated our emergency plan in collaboration with our local law enforcement and fire agencies to respond effectively to any situation. Should a critical emergency situation arise, the appropriate response will be initiated.
Emergency Response Guide
Lockdown
A Lockdown is initiated when there may be an immediate threat or hazard near or on the school campus. Students and staff are moved (or remain) in classrooms and sit away from doors or windows, which are locked. Classroom activities cease until the incident concludes. The office will be closed and external calls will not be answered. Only authorized officials will be admitted.
Parent/Guardian Notification
Notification as soon as we are able (information may be limited); updates to our District Website & ParentSquare. Please avoid coming to school; your child cannot be released during a lockdown.
Secure Lockout
A Lockout is initiated when there may be danger outside the building or off campus. Students and staff are moved (or remain) in classrooms and perimeter doors remain locked. Classroom instruction continues as normal, and necessary movement can occur within the building. Law enforcement will typically notify administration when the ‘All Clear’ can be given. Only authorized officials will be admitted.
Parent/Guardian Notification
Notification as soon as we are able (information may be limited); updates to our District Website & ParentSquare. Please avoid coming to school; your child cannot be released during a lockout.
Evacuate
An Evacuation is initiated when there are conditions inside the school building that could be unsafe. Students and staff evacuate the buildings and assemble at predetermined outside locations. An off-site evacuation may be necessary depending on the incident. District officials will coordinate movement of students to an off-campus location. Information on student reunification, if needed, will be sent out by the district automated phone, text, or e-mail system.
Parent/Guardian Notification
Notification as soon as we are able (information may be limited); updates to our District Website & ParentSquare. Please avoid coming to school; your presence may inhibit emergency personnel access.
Reunification
Parent-Student Reunification is a process where parents/guardians will be asked to pick up their children from school or an alternate location in a formalized, controlled release. The goal of reunification is that all students remain safe while in the school’s care until they are reunited with families. Students will be released ONLY to parents/guardians or other adults who are listed as emergency contacts and who present a picture ID such as a driver’s license, military ID, or passport. Please make sure all emergency contacts are updated and accurate.
Parent/Guardian Notification
Notification as soon as we are able (information may be limited); updates to our District Website & ParentSquare. Please report to the reunification site when directed to do so.
Hold-In-Place
A Hold-in-Place is initiated for an urgent incident or medical condition. During a Hold-in-Place, students and staff are moved (or remain) in their classrooms and normal classroom activities continue until the incident concludes.
Parent/Guardian Notification
Communication as needed depending upon situation. Please avoid coming to school; your presence may inhibit emergency personnel access.
Shelter-In-Place
A Shelter-in-Place is initiated to provide shelter against the outdoor environment, such as weather. During a Shelter-in-Place, outdoor activities are moved inside and normal classroom activities continue until the incident concludes.
Parent/Guardian Notification
Communication as needed depending upon situation. Please avoid coming to school; your presence may inhibit emergency personnel access.