SRP Emergency Procedures

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) was created by John-Michael and Ellen Keyes when they created the “I Love U Guys” Foundation. Research indicated the need for districts to implement measures that would minimize confusion and reduce valuable reaction time during a crisis. The SRP and the Standard Reunification Method (SRM) were developed in response to this need.

Many districts, including SVVSD, have adopted the SRP as it provides clear guidance for drills.

     - The SRP system provides districts with standard terminology to signal specific actions needed to safely respond to a variety of situations that may pose a risk to the safety and well-being of students and staff.

     -  The protocol also supports age-appropriate development of critical thinking skills before the existence of a crisis.

     - The SRP encourages an improved sense of situational awareness, and it encourages open communication between students, staff, and parents about the importance of remaining safety conscious.

     - The SRP provides the opportunity for every student, staff, and parent to become familiar with one set of directives.

Parents want to understand the processes and procedures associated with school safety. The I Love Guys Foundation developed the SRP-K12-2021-Parent-Handout in English and Spanish for that purpose. The decision to share that information with parents is up to the school; we provide guidance.