STUDENT/PARENT REUNIFICATION IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
Circumstances may occur at the school that require parents to pick up their students in a formalized, controlled release. This process is called a Reunification and may be necessary due to weather, a power outage, hazmat or if a crisis occurs at the school. The Standard Reunification Method is a protocol that makes this process more predictable and less chaotic for all involved. Because a reunification is not a typical end of school day event, a reunification may occur at a different location than the school a student attends. The District will notify parents of the location.
NOTIFICATION
Parents will receive prompt notification if reunification will be utilized. D102 will use School Messenger to broadcast by email, phone, and text message. Please follow the instructions in the message in order to have a safe and orderly pick up. D102 will send scheduled test emergency messages annually. If a test message is scheduled and you do not receive it, please notify your child’s school as soon as possible.
PARENT/GUARDIAN EXPECTATIONS
If a parent or guardian is notified that a reunification is needed, there are some expectations that parents or guardians should be aware of. First, bring identification. Second, be patient. Reunification is a process that protects both the safety of the student and provides for an accountable change of custody from the school to a recognized custodial parent or guardian. Law enforcement will direct traffic and we ask that parents follow all instructions for parking, entrance, exit, etc.
REUNIFICATION FORMS
Upon arrival, parents will be asked to go to the Reunification “Check In” area and form lines based on the first letter of their student’s last name. Parents should bring their pre-filled reunification form with them. There will be extras on-site. This form is perforated and will be separated during the process. Parents are asked to complete all parts of the card. In the case of multiple students being reunified, a separate reunification form for each student needs to be completed. Need a new form? Click here.
BRING ID TO CHECK IN
During check in, identification and custody rights will be confirmed. The reunification form will be separated and the bottom half given back to the parent. From the “Check In” area, parents will be directed to the “Reunification” area. There, a runner will take the bottom half of the card and take it to the Student Assembly Area to recover the student or students. Parents should be aware that in some cases, they may be invited into the building for further information.
WHAT IF A PARENT CAN’T PICK-UP THEIR STUDENT?
When a parent can’t immediately go to the reunification site, students will only be released to individuals previously identified as a student’s emergency contact. Otherwise, the school will hold students until parents can pick up their student.
