Stockbridge Community Schools
305 W Elizabeth St
Stockbridge, MI  49285

July 1, 2006

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Your child’s safety is our top priority. The schools of Ingham County will not automatically close if there is a Homeland Security Advisory System Level Red Alert.  However, if local emergency planning officials determine that there is a specific threat that impacts Ingham County, the steps listed below will be taken. (Please note: Homeland Security Advisory System Level Red Alert means there is a severe risk of a terrorist attack.) We will also monitor alerts in Washtenaw, Livingston, and Jackson Counties and take appropriate action based on a risk assessment.

If the announcement regarding a specific threat that impacts Ingham County comes before or after school hours:

• Schools will be closed.
• All activities and events scheduled for any district facility will be cancelled until further notice.
• Normal school operations will remain closed until we are authorized to re-open.

If the announcement regarding a specific threat that impacts Ingham County comes during school hours:

• All schools will be locked and access will be closely monitored.
• Students will remain in programs until regular dismissal.
• Parents and guardians may sign students out as preferred; however, students will only be released to those listed on the student’s emergency contact form.
• Normal transportation procedures will be implemented for students (i.e. regular bus routes, student drives him/herself or parent pickup), unless otherwise directed by local emergency management officials.
• All activities and events scheduled for any district facility will be cancelled until further notice.

How can you help?

1. Advise your child’s school if there are any recent changes to your child’s emergency contact information.
2. Please do not call the schools. We will need to keep the phone lines open for emergency communication since school officials will need to remain in contact with emergency management officials.
3. Tune in to local radio and television stations.  We will use the same local media as on snow days to update information as it becomes available.

We thank you for your cooperation, as we take these important steps to ensure the safety of your children and our staff.  Additional information will be sent home from building principals, as it relates to each respective school. Please feel free to call me at 517-851-7188, extension 5501, if these arrangements do not meet your particular circumstances.

Sincerely,

Bruce Wm. Brown,
Superintendent