School Safety Measures and Standard Response Protocols in Iron County School District
School safety is a concern across the United States. Law enforcement, school administrators and teachers, and the community need resources and proactive strategies for ensuring that school environments remain safe and secure.
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
The adoption of a Standard Response Protocol was established in Iron County School District in 2023 in compliance with Utah State Law R277-400. Specifically, the law requires districts to develop prevention, intervention, and response measures; and prepare staff and students to respond promptly and appropriately to school emergencies; and protect the health and safety of all students.
The Standard Response Protocol created by the I Love U Guys Foundation is being adopted statewide. We believe school staff, students, parents and community deserve a consistent approach to school safety and will continue to be proactive in our efforts.
Training, Drills, and Implementation
Staff members and students in each school and building in the district are being trained on the procedures. Throughout the year, schools will continue to conduct drills to focus attention on the protocols with staff and students. Furthermore, parents should familiarize themselves with the terminology that will be used throughout the district for a variety of emergency situations.
To assist in this process, the district provides resources: Click here to download a copy of the Standard Response Protocols pictured above and Click here to download a copy of an expanded explanation of each term in the Standard Response Protocol.
Environmental Health: AHERA Management Plans
As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), All Iron County School Facilities have an AHERA asbestos management plan on file and available for review at each school front office and the Iron County School District Office. If you would like to see the AHERA asbestos management plan, please contact Darren Hyatt, ICSD AHERA Management Planner, at (435-586-2804).
Key Safety Information and Resources
| Topic | Details and Availability |
|---|---|
| Legal Compliance | Utah State Law R277-400 and Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). |
| Training | Staff members and students are being trained on the procedures with regular drills throughout the year. |
| Resource Access | AHERA plans are available at school front offices and the District Office. |
| Contact for Plans | Darren Hyatt, ICSD AHERA Management Planner: (435-586-2804). |
Policy on Non-Discrimination
Iron County School District is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, age, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.