Reasons for Reunification
What is reunification?
Reunification is a formalized, controlled process for parents to pick up their students during emergencies.
What is the role of the Greeter?
The Greeter explains the reunification process and distributes Reunification Cards.
What is the overall goal of reunification?
The goal is to ensure a safe, efficient, and accountable process for reunifying students with their parents or guardians.
Why might power outages necessitate reunification?
Power outages can disrupt communication and safety measures, requiring parents to pick up children.
What happens after parents fill out their cards?
Parents self-sort into lines for verification.
What does "Every student accounted for" ensure?
It ensures that all students are safe and with the appropriate guardian before leaving the premises.
What is a crisis that may require reunification?
A school shooting or bomb threat.
What role does the Parent Check-in Director play?
The Parent Check-in Director verifies parent custody and manages the check-in process.
What is meant by "Calm & Efficiency" during reunification?
It refers to managing the reunification process in an organized and orderly manner to avoid chaos.
Name a weather-related reason for reunification.
Severe weather conditions, such as a snowstorm or flooding.
What do parents fill out upon arrival?
Parents fill out Reunification Cards with necessary information.
How do we ensure students go home with the right person during reunification?
By verifying parent custody and tracking students with Reunification Cards.
What is a major reason for a reunification?
A major reason could be a crisis at the school, such as a hazmat situation or earthquake.
What is the first step when parents arrive at the reunification site?
When parents arrive, greeters explain the process to them.
What is the top priority during reunification?
The top priority is student and staff safety.