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Superintendent thanks law enforcement after threat at Floyd Central; investigation ongoing
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Madison reported a threat called into Floyd County dispatch that affected Floyd Central High School earlier March 10; school officials and law enforcement responded, the threat was determined not valid, and district staff thanked responders and promised follow-up.
Superintendent Dr. Madison told the school board at the end of the March 10 meeting that Floyd Central High School received a threat by phone earlier the same day and that district and law-enforcement personnel responded immediately.
Madison said school and central-office staff activated safety protocols and coordinated with law enforcement on site. He told trustees the threat was not valid and thanked police and district staff for their rapid response and for communicating with families. The superintendent said the district worked to ensure phones and information lines were staffed to answer questions and would support law enforcement in locating the source of the threat.
Board members thanked district leaders and law enforcement for their work. Dr. Madison urged patience and said the district aimed to provide accurate information in a timely manner.
Ending: The district said it will continue to assist law enforcement and communicate updates to families as available; no further operational changes were announced at the meeting.
