Safety & Security Messages

November Message

SBISD Chief of Police Larry J. Baimbridge

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Dear SBISD Families,

As we observe Child Safety and Protection Month this November, I am writing to reaffirm our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students. Spring Branch ISD (SBISD) places the highest priority on student safety, and the involvement of engaged families is essential to our efforts.

Provided here is vital information about the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by the “I Love You Guys” Foundation.

SBISD implements these five actions under the SRP to provide clear and actionable steps for students, teachers, and staff during emergencies. By sharing this information, we aim to empower parents and strengthen our readiness to protect our children.

HOLD

Hold is followed by the Directive: "In Your Room or Area" and is the protocol used when hallways need to be kept clear of occupants.

SECURE

Secure is followed by the Directive: "Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors" and is the protocol used to safeguard people within the building.

LOCKDOWN

Lockdown is followed by "Locks, Lights, Out of Sight" and is the protocol used to secure individual rooms and keep occupants quiet and in place.

EVACUATION

Evacuate may be followed by a location and is used to move people from one location to a different location in or out of the building.

SHELTER

Shelter and state the Hazard and Safety Strategy for group and self-protection.

What can you do as a parent with this information?

Educate: Have discussions about safety protocols so your child knows how to respond in various situations.
Communicate: Maintain an open dialogue about safety and encourage your child to express their thoughts and concerns.
Practice: Role-play different safety scenarios at home to help your child feel prepared and confident.
Report Concerns: Each campus has a link on its homepage for anonymous reporting of concerning situations. We encourage students, staff, and parents to “See Something, Say Something” to help identify and intervene before harm occurs. This includes issues of safety, self-harm, harassment, and threats of violence.

A shared commitment

Together, we share the responsibility of keeping our schools safe. I encourage everyone to utilize the “See Something, Say Something” reporting system to communicate concerns regarding safety, security, self-harm, harassment, or threats of violence.

For more information on SBISD’s safety protocols, please visit our website.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting the safety of our community’s children.

Sincerely,

Larry J. Baimbridge
SBISD Chief of Police