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Alternative education directors report recent bomb‑threat response, bus scare and staffing turnover

Tennessee Department of Education — Alternative Education Council · November 10, 2025
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Summary

District representatives described a recent false bomb threat that triggered multiagency response and evacuation, a separate bus incident where a student reported hearing a gun that was not found, and increased staffing turnover and hiring of new administrators at alternative schools.

District representatives briefed the council on recent safety incidents and staffing trends affecting alternative education programs.

Brian Douglas, student support supervisor, described a false bomb threat called in the previous day: "We had a kid calling a bomb threat yesterday. And so Homeland Security was here, the fire trucks, police force… It turned out to be a…

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