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Jennings County board fields public safety concerns; district reads FAQ on bullying, mental health and reporting
Summary
Parents raised concerns about SRO interactions and classroom monitoring; the district read a new FAQ summarizing policies on bullying, mental-health response, reporting timelines and an upcoming Say Something reporting app.
Two parents urged the Jennings County School Corporation board on June 20 to increase transparency and safeguards for students with disabilities and to clarify how school resource officers and staff interact with students who have individualized education programs.
The concerns prompted a district staff member to read a newly compiled Frequently Asked Questions document that the administration said summarizes board policy and state requirements on bullying, mental-health responses, reporting and classroom staffing.
The FAQ, which the board said will be posted on the district website, details how to report bullying, how investigations proceed, timelines for appeals and available mental-health supports. It also notes a new online reporting app, Say Something, will be available in the 2025–26 school year.
Jarrah Shelton, a Jennings County resident and parent, told the board, “The ADA is the most…
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