Dealing with Bomb Threats

Lemont, IL

A school district faces two fake bomb threats, and reviews its safety procedures.  More often than not, a bomb threat is used to interrupt classes.  The trouble is, a bomb threat cannot be taken lightly.  After all, who wants to be the leader of a school district that ignored a bomb threat, and had students killed as a result?

How do schools evaluate bomb threats? 

This calls for a close relationship with a district's local law enforcement.  Law enforcement can review the facts in the case and help a district determine if the threat is credible or not.  However, school leaders need to make sure they follow their own safety protocols, regardless of whether the LEOs deem a bomb threat 'credible' or not.

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Rampant Violence Cancels Classes At OKC Elementary School

Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City Public School canceled classes to address the ongoing violence and widespread school suspensions at North Highland Elementary.

The meetings between school leaders and teachers come after parents and community members complained North Highland Elementary Schools students are fighting. There have been a reported 34 school suspensions in the first three months of school.

"The language that they use is something that you wouldn't believe comes out of a child that young's mouth," said Lisa Hearst, who lives near the school.

Teachers and Oklahoma City School administrators had a meeting Friday. Meanwhile, stakeholders in the community are having similar conversations.

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