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Kennewick board reviews safety response after Kamiakin threat, pledges follow-up and continued community engagement
Summary
Following a threat and a community safety summit after the Kamiakin incident, the Kennewick School District board heard reports on student safety, staffing of school safety officers and SROs, and pledged further audits, FAQ communication and community events; district leaders said some measures will be included in upcoming levy planning.
The Kennewick School District Board of Directors heard updates Tuesday on school safety following a recent threat at Kamiakin High School and a district-held safety summit, with district leaders describing follow-up audits, an FAQ for community questions, and plans to fold safety needs into upcoming levy conversations.
District leaders said the summit drew strong turnout and produced questions the district will organize into thematic FAQs and responses for public distribution. Superintendent Hanson told the board the district has asked Kennewick Police Department (KPD) to conduct safety audits at every campus and that those audit findings will inform prioritized facility and program investments.
Board members and staff stressed the importance of student voice during the district’s response. Diego, the student representative to the Superintendent Student…
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