Action: Stay Home, Stay Informed, Be Prepared!
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. If this location is another school, then those students may be subject to a controlled release as well.
As you know, Dunlap Community Unit School District #323's number one priority during an emergency is keeping our students safe. For this reason, we ask for our family’s assistance in the following three ways:
- Stay Home
- Stay Informed
- Be Ready
Stay Home
We know the natural instinct as a parent or guardian during an emergency is to come to school to protect your child. By doing so, you may endanger yourself and your child. The most important contribution you can make is to stay home and await further instructions.
Stay Informed
Dunlap Community Unit School District #323 is committed to providing timely information. In some situations accurate information may take some time to verify and share, so we ask for your patience.
During an emergency, Dunlap Community Unit School District #323 will provide information via the appropriate communication avenues, which may include:
- District Website
- Voice, Text & Email Messages
- Mobile App
- Social Media
- Local News Media
Be Ready
Depending on the nature of the emergency, specific actions may be required of parents. For instance, during a reunification event, you may need to come to the school or alternative location to pick up your child. Please follow the directions sent by the District or your child’s school.