DATE:
June 6, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Monthly Drill Schedule
This schedule is designed so that our district will remain in compliance with state regulations. The design is set up so the district can help prepare and support each of your schools throughout the year to better implement these drills. This schedule is to be followed throughout the district.
Secondary schools are required FOUR (4) evacuations a year. You may do more if desired.
Elementary schools are required to conduct an evacuation EVERY OTHER MONTH. These evacuations can follow any drill and DO NOT have to be in conjunction with a fire drill. Due to this regulation and the mandated fire drill after winter break, an evacuation drill will need to be conducted in both December and January in order to remain in compliance. This applies only to elementary schools.
Two virtual Drill Preparation trainings will be held back-to-back on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM and again at 3:30 PM. The ZOOM LINK will remain the same for each session throughout the year. School Safety Specialists and Administrators over safety are expected to attend. Other administrators or interested employees are always welcome as well.
| MONTH | DRILL TYPE | NOTES |
| August | Fire | First 10 days of school |
| September | Secure | |
| October | Lockdown | Evacuation required for elementary schools |
| November | Shelter | |
| December | Hold | Evacuation required for elementary schools |
| January | Fire | First 10 days of school after winter break |
| February | Secure | |
| March | Lockdown | Evacuation required for elementary schools |
| April | Earthquake | Great Shakeout. Evacuation is optional |
| May | Drill of Choice | Choose whichever drill appropriate for your school |
If there are any questions, concerns, or conflicts please contact the District Safety Coordinator Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at (801) 567-8623.
