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🦺 SAFETY & EMERGENCY

BVUSD SAFETY FRAMEWORK

Safety first

This public page is designed to provide important safety information for our community.

For the safety of our staff and students, some materials are not publicly accessible.


 

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SAFETY SPOTLIGHT

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EVERY OCTOBER

The Great California ShakeOut


 

This Year’s Drills
 October 16 (Yulupa) & October 23 (Strawberry)

 

 

DURING THE DRILL

 Students and staff practice: “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”

BEFORE/AFTER THE DRILL

We encourage everyone to explore the earthquake safety resources below.

 

 

FOR CHILDREN

 

BVUSD’s Earthquake Social Story

Some students feel nervous when there’s a loud sound or a sudden change. We’ve created this short social story to help children understand what to expect during an earthquake drill at school.


 

Learn with Rocket the Safety Dog

Join Rocket the Safety Dog to learn how to stay safe when the earth starts to move. 

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FOR FAMILIES

 

Watch a Video

Earthquake Safety Video Series

(video produced by the Southern California Earthquake Center)

 

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Get the MyShake App (Free)

Early earthquake warnings using the USGS ShakeAlert™ system alerts for M4.5+

 

Our Commitment

BVUSD is deeply committed to the safety of our staff and students.

We train, practice, and prepare for emergency scenarios to ensure an organized and effective response.


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    General Preparedness

    BVUSD plans reflect a comprehensive, research-based approach to supporting early intervention, staff training, and standardized emergency response protocols.

     

    STUDENTS 

    participate in age-appropriate drills (at least once a month)

     

    STAFF

    are assigned specific emergency roles & practice adapting to evolving cirumstances

     

    FAMILIES

    help by supporting day-to-day expectations and supporting our process


     

     

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    Collaboration

    District leadership remains deeply committed to best practices in school safety, including regular consultation with local experts. This commitment led us to the following organizations.

    SAN MATEO’S BIG 5 COMMUNITY MATTERS I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION
    In 2023 BVUSD adopted the Big 5 framework developed by the San Mateo County Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities.
    Sonoma County has since adapted this into The Essential 5 for a county-aligned plan.
    BVUSD is proud to be the first district in Sonoma County to align with this framework.
    To strengthen climate & culture, BVUSD partnered with Community Matters, a globally recognized, locally based organization.
    Their evidence-based programs promote SEL, connectedness, and empowerment through an “inside-out” approach.
    BVUSD staff have completed multiple full-day trainings, with expanded access planned for all staff.
    BVUSD adopted reunification practices from the “I Love U Guys” Foundation, used by over 45,000 schools worldwide.
    The Standard Reunification Method provides a tested framework for safely reuniting students with families after critical incidents.
    While unlikely, reunification is complex. BVUSD has signage, supplies, staff roles, and parent communication tools prepared.

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    Feedback & Review

    Each year, BVUSD staff review the safety plan to ensure compliance with current law and alignment with evolving best practices.

    Prior to bringing our plans to BVUSD Trustees for formal approval, we include the following additional plan review processes.

     

    COLLABORATIVE FEEDBACK

     Internal Staff Review

    District Advisory Counsil

     

    COMPLIANCE

    School Status Audits

    Insurance Partner Review

     

    FIRST RESPONDERS

    Local Law Enforcement

    Local Fire Department


     

The Standard Reunification Process

 

 

What is Reunification?

 

Reunification is rare, but a shared understanding is key.  

 

Reunification is a systematic safety protocol that takes place following a school emergency, disaster, or serious incident. Its purpose is to ensure that every student is individually and safely returned to the correct parent or guardian.

 

It will take time. 

 

THE SAFEST RESPONSE families and timer TAKES TIME & PATIENCE.

 

PLEASE WAIT FOR GUIDANCE

  

The quickest access to your student is not always the safest. 

 

 

The following may compromise everyone’s safety: 

 


RUSHING TO THE SCHOOL


CALLING OUR OFFICES


IGNORING DIRECTIONS

 

 

We will share information in the following order: 

 


AUTOMATED MESSAGES (via ParentAquare, phone calls, texts) 


DISTRICT WEBSITE UPDATES 


 DESIGNATED AREA   (via Staff Greeters – if systems are down)

 

 

 

Family Preparedness

 

 

Reunification is complicated, and families play an important role.

Being prepared will help support a safe reunificaiton for all.

 

3 Ps for Parents

  

P icon - red circle with white letter P #1 PATIENCE

WAIT FOR GUIDANCE


Do not rush directly to the school site unless directed.

LIMIT CALLS


We probably won’t be able to answer calls, and individual inquiries slow the process. 

IT WILL TAKE TIME


Each student is individually released through a controlled system.

 

 

P icon - red circle with white letter P #2 PREPAREDNESS

PHOTO ID


Caregivers without ID may have to wait.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS


Keep these current; students are released to contacts we have on file.

LOCAL ALERTS


We recommend the ones we’ve listed below.

 

 

P icon - red circle with white letter P #3 PARTNERSHIP

COOPERATION


Supports safety & efficiency.

UNDERSTANDING


Learn about the process using the resources below. 

TRUST


We’ve spent a lot of time researching & refining.


 

 

Reunification Videos


These videos, provided by the I Love U Guys Foundation, offer an overview of the process. 


   
ENGLISH VIDEO SPANISH VIDEO
   

 

 

Learn More About a Reunification Site

Click the bars below to learn more about the various stations, forms, and signage at a Reunification site. 

 
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    Reunification "Stations"

    The following “stations” will established at the Reunification site.

    Posted signate will direct you to the exact locations.

    Keep in mind, the site may not be at one of our campuses.

     

    PARENT GREETING AREA
    Greeting Area
     
    CHECK IN TABLES
    Check In Tables
     
    REUNIFICATION AREA
    Reunification
     
    STUDENT ASSEMBLY AREA
    Secure Student Assembly Area
     
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    Forms & Signage
    Look for the following as you move through the process. 

     

    signs and badge samples

     

     

     

    Form samples

Stay Informed!

 

Sign up for local alerts

 Sonoma County recommends the following

 

so co emergency management icon SO CO WEBSITE

Resources for Emergency: Readiness, Updates, & Recovery

so co alert icon SIGN UP | SO CO ALERT

First-responder alerts with actions you may need to take

watch duty icon IOS APP ANDROID APP

Crowdsourcing fire data in real time

noaa weather icon WEATHER HAZARDS

Weather, water & climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support

nixle icon REGISTER | NIXLE

Community alerts, advisories, traffic, and local news

pulse point logo IOS APP ANDROID APP

911-connected emergency alerts — plus CPR help by nearby trained volunteers

 

BVUSD SAFETY PLANS

 

 

This section includes exisiting plans. Some access is restricted for everyone’s safety. 

When a substantive detail is added or changed, we will note it beneath the applicable plan icon. 

 

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES, STUDENTS, & STAFF

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BVUSD STAFF ONLY

INTERNAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (RESTRICTED)

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Additional Staff-Only Resources are available using the button below.

 


 

 

ADDITIONAL STAFF RESOURCES


For the safety of our students and staff — and in alignment with guidance from local agencies and school safety experts — some emergency procedures and materials are shared only with BVUSD employees.