Board members and district leaders used the October meeting to recognize student leadership and to address recent emergency incidents that affected the community, including a bomb threat hoax and the loss of a student.

Superintendent remarks: The superintendent expressed condolences to the family and staff affected by the loss of a student and thanked employees and community members for support during “a run of events” that included the bomb threat and hoax. He said the district has seen students and staff “step up and rally” and noted community events that provided opportunities for healing.

Student leadership and local healing: Adrian, a student representative from Ben Lomond High School, gave a detailed report about recent school activities designed to unify students after the incidents. He described Hooman Week (a welcome week for students), Homecoming activities, a student‑led block party where school clubs sold items to raise funds, and Iron Horse Week — the longstanding rivalry events between schools — which administrators and students said brought the community together.

Adrian also said Ben Lomond hosted student statements reflecting a range of emotions and that the district provided counseling centers and resources to support students. He thanked the superintendent, the school board and neighboring schools for visible support, including the Utah Symphony appearing for a healing event at Ben Lomond earlier in the fall (mentioned by instructional leadership staff) and nearby schools sending representatives to a student prayer event.

Board response: Multiple board members praised Adrian and other student leaders for organizing activities that gave students voice and supported healing; several members noted they had read student letters posted at the school and described them as powerful. Board members and staff emphasized the availability of counseling supports and the district's ongoing outreach to affected students and families.

Context: Instructional leadership staff and performing arts leaders also highlighted community arts programming — faculty shows, student exhibits and a de los Muertos community event — that staff said helped students process recent events and showcased coordinated district arts efforts for the year.

What happens next: Board members asked the student leaders to report back on student‑led initiatives and the district said counseling and other supports remain available to students. The board affirmed continued attention to student wellbeing and community partnerships.