The issue regarding the suspicious person at one of our schools yesterday turned out not to be a threat. The following letter was sent home to parents today from the Superintendent:
"November 20, 2009
Dear Parent/Guardian:
A report about a suspicious person and vehicle at one of our schools yesterday, that we reported to you in a letter sent home with your child, turned out not to be a threat to students. The circumstances surrounding this incident present an important lesson for all of us.
As it turned out the woman and vehicle involved in the incident was a parent of a student trying to contact her child during the school day. As soon as she heard about the incident she reported that she was the “suspicious” person to the principal.
We are grateful that the incident was not one that presented a threat to our students, but it does reinforce the rules for contacting your child at school during the school day.
If a need arises that causes a parent or guardian to visit a child in one of our schools it is required that the contact be made through the school office. The reasons for this are obvious, and ones that I’m sure all of our parents and guardians can appreciate.
Anytime there is an attempt to contact children, other than through the office, our staff has been directed to call the police and make a report. We are pleased that the staff at the school reacted in a quick and responsible way to ensure the safety of the students.
Sincerely,
Debbie Thompson
Superintendent"
