School districts prepare for crisis, receive reunification training

Dripping Springs, Hays County, San Marcos, Wimberley

Staff Report on August 3, 2022

By CJ Vetter

HAYS COUNTY – Wimberley ISD, Dripping Springs ISD and San Marcos ISD received a two-day training on post-emergency reunification July 25 through July 26, at San Marcos High School. The training was coordinated by the nonprofit group I Love U Guys Foundation – its goal is to provide a consistent way to reunite parents with their children following emergencies.

The Standard Reunification Method (SRM) employed by I Love U Guys centers around creating an accountable and comp...

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