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Dear Parents,
I am saddened by the recent tragedies in
schools across America. These incidents remind us that
violence can occur anywhere and that we must be prepared to
respond. As a parent and grandparent myself, I feel
strongly about the need to protect all our children.
Let me
assure you that Grapeland ISD spends an appropriate amount of
time and funds on emergency preparedness. We have an
Emergency Response Plan in place that was updated this year, and
as the district's safety coordinator, I continue to receive
training to help all our students. In turn, I will update
teachers and staff in measures to protect our students.
We also
recently purchased three (3) AEDs (heart defibrillators) for the
emergency care of any student needing this service. Every
school in Texas will soon be required to purchase these, but we
have met the need already.
I make
these statements to insure parents and guardians that the safety
of your children each day is our greatest concern. We at
Grapeland ISD will do all in our power to insure their safety.
Sincerely,
Buddy
Sumrall
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