Lockport Twp. HSD 205 reiterates threat-reporting steps, urges public not to repost social posts
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Summary
Superintendent Dr. Bob McBride urged families to report safety concerns to the district or Lockport Police and warned that reposting threat-related social media can hinder investigations and increase anxiety.
Superintendent Dr. Bob McBride used the board meeting brief to address recent online threats and to outline how families should respond.
McBride emphasized the district’s partnership with the Lockport Police and said the district investigates every safety concern and follows law enforcement direction on actions. “If we assess that it’s a credible threat, we will act accordingly. If we assess that it’s not a credible threat, we’ll continue our safety and security measures and stay vigilant,” he said.
Reporting guidance and rationale: McBride listed options for reporting concerns — contact law enforcement directly, use the district website reporting tool (referred to in the transcript as the district’s reporting portal), email an administrator, or speak to a teacher, counselor or social worker. He emphasized immediate reporting so investigations can begin promptly. He also specifically asked that people not repost threat-related social media posts on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) or Snapchat, saying reposting draws resources away from investigations and can create additional anxiety or panic.
Provenance: School-safety remarks appear in the transcript beginning at SEG 120 and continuing through SEG 169. No formal action or vote was recorded; these were guidance and procedural remarks.
