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Bolin said the quick response was possible because the district employs its own police officers, has canine units, and recently invested in a new radio system and a district video network. “Four minutes, four minutes, we were able to have our law enforcement and our administration at the high school have the situation contained, under control, and ensuring that there were no weapons or issues that was going to put our kids and staff in jeopardy,” Bolin said.

The superintendent described the district police as ILEA (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy) certified and said the department includes an officer assigned each day to the high school, two additional district officers and a part-time officer in rotation. He said the district’s cameras (identified in the meeting as Verkada) allowed staff to trace a student’s path through multiple cameras “and every action that they possibly did” in minutes. Bolin also credited a recently upgraded radio system with helping administrators and officers arrive quickly at the locations indicated by dispatch.

Bolin reviewed other school safety measures already in place: regular safety drills using the ALICE protocol, a StopIt anonymous reporting app for students to report bullying or threats, after‑hours vaping education classes (the district’s “Save” program), and district partnerships with city or county officers filling gaps under contract. He described these elements as part of a broader, proactive security program that includes customized emergency plans for each school.

Bolin asked the community to help curb threatening social‑media comments, which he said create significant disruption and require expanded staff and police resources to investigate. He thanked the board for funding the police force and technology upgrades and singled out former board members Michelle Ball and Don Lipps for earlier work to secure those resources.

No formal board action or vote was taken on the presentation. Board members praised the district police and staff for their response and for the investments in equipment and training.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MSD of Martinsville School Board Meeting - March 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Eric Bolin told the MSD Martinsville Schools Board the district contained a possible gun threat at Martinsville High School within four minutes after a federal tip reached 911.","taxTitle","MSD Martinsville Schools, School Boards, Indiana","taxId",60277,"location","Indiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116854,"Martinsville board recognizes teacher, DECA students; announces enrollment dates and upcoming events",1141,305000,1446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2731833-f2ad718f0fda04481d66fb6866f34bb5&start=305&end=1446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2731833-f2ad718f0fda04481d66fb6866f34bb5/thumbnail_305000.jpg","/articles/6116854/Indiana/Martinsville-board-recognizes-teacher-DECA-students-announces-enrollment-dates-and-upcoming-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116854-5605acc88e4a0ce60ad819182de63111/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154173&Signature=YP2sdYlospy7Oauxyy7~gM~8icfyeDjL3i3VfDHUikKbl96EgfD2eKQrmK7QkZoA8O4mjhPjeA11mD5qIxXw3gx-Nl7D8Uhz0BzYb2gumlSU4pzoWTD-idDGoqBKrbdfq7adAIm6U8SOKLf4m7f0HwW7HX33Fc5HbObNfOhG19d~gGdhiThNJA72BYTVFN4eBkcv6Bm6fU6qMf2hxaI-WfTe4fq7jMu0~MKGNvePL9QbunXsBsJRjXM1d2wgLXZtAxCi1z~FVyXwTs~IUwQqseJyv5YdO7Q9RA1faKlhv7nqkuovDG8k9JPnJOCUnArb034CXbKnPBwYYPx4AfNnvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The MSD Martinsville Schools Board recognized a John R. Wooden Middle School social studies teacher who was nominated for the Gilder Lehrman National History Teacher of the Year and applauded his more than 20 years of service to the district.

Martinsville High School principal Jeff Bell introduced DECA adviser Mr. Cragan and DECA chapter president Rajvi (Raju) Patel. Cragan described a DECA project that turned slushie sales at athletic events into a “Gold Standard” fundraising and business‑learning project; Patel explained that the chapter qualified for the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) and asked the community to support fundraising events such as a dine‑to‑donate at Tres Caminos on April 1.

The board also congratulated the district transportation department (Transportation Co‑directors Bridal Beaton and Lisa Callahan and their staff) for achieving 100% pass rates on the 2025 state bus inspections. Trustees recognized Smith Fine Arts Academy staff and students for a successful production of Annie at Martinsville High School.

Administrative announcements included: open enrollment for the 2025–26 school year (district website), kindergarten orientation and registration contact information (phone: (765) 342‑6641), a Popsicles for Pre‑K enrollment fair scheduled for April 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Central Education Center for children who will be 4 by Aug. 1, 2025, the state math bowl April 15 at Bell Intermediate Academy, and class of 2025 graduation on May 23. Superintendent Bolin also noted the high school will host the state chess tournament this weekend.

No formal board votes were required for recognitions and the announcements.","The board recognized a long‑serving social studies teacher nominated for the Gilder Lehrman National History Teacher of the Year and DECA students advancing to national competition, noted 100% passing state bus inspections, and announced open enrollment, pre‑K enrollment fair and upcoming competitions",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116860,"MSD Martinsville Board approves consent agenda, field trips, conferences, policy second reads, grants and club charters",945,743000,1688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2731833-f2ad718f0fda04481d66fb6866f34bb5&start=743&end=1688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2731833-f2ad718f0fda04481d66fb6866f34bb5/thumbnail_743000.jpg","/articles/6116860/Indiana/MSD-Martinsville-Board-approves-consent-agenda-field-trips-conferences-policy-second-reads-grants-and-club-charters","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116860-cfe7c5631ba487186ceae6181fc136b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154173&Signature=KUmEtdUzyLS9i72Wb-D6yYTHkdVz3yqrYz9f1iE--tNguOmpo~SUSSV0OMLNrPPSibMwCfoLEWpD5j4feQFLOo3j-9MVYN1HGS~xjFnO3Ro2ZNxbQDj7sTRjBJPKXaLCDcN0gN9n8Nn0XxQl2NM5HRAAkL4e3viJXMhJ~trcdLx8YsL7rfxjdzQk1AHA33jHnNq51s8xh-aouhW-4~QkmBvjzKrzUYAVrqYThzeP2z0IaX~kbVbGZUu1NyYG2XFua1ynhnKRhJL7Y3XQPCBNEzmOLeXxSL2WEh7Psv-UuOZ2SiOTLpZeBpIAHdMjcGiPoKlYtUI-EY7qIXbSzcJt~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The MSD Martinsville Schools Board of Trustees approved its consent agenda and a series of routine action items by voice vote during the meeting.

Items approved included: the consent agenda (minutes, payroll, claims, budgetary items and personnel report); an overnight trip for the high‑school softball team to Terre Haute (no district funds expended); attendance at the School Nutrition Association national conference in San Antonio (no district funds expended); DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC) travel to Orlando, April 25–30; USAD (Academic Decathlon) nationals in Des Moines, April 29–May 4 (no district funds expended); a visit to a Sprung System Aquatic Center in Idaho; and Project Lead the Way training grant funding of $2,500.

The board also approved the second reading of policies 1 through 7 as a group, chartered two Martinsville High School ECA clubs (Environmental Club and Key Club), and accepted an anonymous $5,000 donation to the Martinsville High School Dance Marathon. Each motion was advanced by a board member and carried by voice vote; the meeting record shows no roll‑call tallies.

During the consent and action items the board repeatedly stated that several student trips and national competitions would incur no district expense. No detailed budget amendments were presented or approved during the meeting.

A public commenter later raised an individual student-related concern; the board offered to follow up with the commenter outside the public meeting. No formal policy changes or new budget appropriations were made during the session.","At its regular meeting the board approved a consent agenda and a string of routine items by voice vote, including overnight trips, national conference attendance, DECA and decathlon travel, policy second readings, two new ECA clubs, a $2,500 Project Lead the Way training grant and a $5,000 anonymous donation to the Martinsville Dance Marathon","actionData","errors"]

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Martinsville superintendent credits in‑house police, new radios and cameras for 4‑minute response to possible high school threat

Martinsville board recognizes teacher, DECA students; announces enrollment dates and upcoming events

MSD Martinsville Board approves consent agenda, field trips, conferences, policy second reads, grants and club charters