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Superintendent details response after off‑campus and game‑night safety incidents; district to send parent letter
Summary
Superintendent reported an off‑campus assault on a student at a recent football game, said police made a quick arrest using campus video, and described increased counseling and collaboration with police. She said she is drafting a letter to secondary parents about community safety, drug incidents and district supports.
Cuyahoga Falls City School District officials described several recent safety incidents and steps the district is taking to support students and cooperate with police.
Superintendent Dr. Scott told the board the district is working closely with law enforcement after a woman struck a student on a bicycle at a recent game. She said the district’s upgraded parking‑lot cameras captured footage that was turned over to police the night of the incident and helped officers identify and locate the suspect within hours.
Dr. Scott said counselors were on site and followed up with students who witnessed or were affected by the incident, and she emphasized that the district complied with police requests not to release information that could compromise the investigation. "We provided resources for our students. Counselors were on‑site," the superintendent said during the meeting, and added staff followed up directly with affected families.
The superintendent also reported concern about student drug use at the secondary level; she said the district is taking disciplinary steps while also directing families to supports. "While we dole out a consequence, I give a consequence. We also are mandating support," she said, describing referrals to counseling, Saturday support sessions and follow‑up by social workers.
She said she has discussed expectations and community conduct with Police Chief Norfolk Fork and that the district and police are "on the same page" about addressing off‑campus conduct that affects students. The superintendent said she is drafting a letter to secondary parents describing recent events, the district's response and available resources.
Board members also said the district plans to expand its safety‑education assemblies this fall to include topics beyond school‑threat planning, such as substance use and community behavior; staff will coordinate dates with law enforcement and other community partners.
