District outlines CSAC threat‑assessment program and training; board asks about confidentiality and medical response

Speaker 8 presented the district’s Comprehensive School Threat Assessment (CSAC) framework to the board, describing the five‑step decision tree used by building teams to evaluate and manage threats. "It's called CSAC," Speaker 8 said, and explained teams are typically composed of a principal, counselor, the school resource officer (SRO) and other staff who know the students.

Key definitions and confidentiality: Speaker 8 differentiated a "transient threat," which is easily resolved, from a "substantive threat" that could cause harm. He said: "When it's a substantial threat... it's no longer confidential," and that at that point school officials notify parents of both the identified target and the student who posed the threat.

Training and application: Speaker 8 described two training levels—level 1 covering behavioral threat assessment fundamentals and FERPA considerations, and level 2 applying the decision tree through case studies. He said the district received training through BOCES and is moving paperwork to a digital platform to streamline assessments.

Board questions: Board members asked whether SROs or local police would be engaged when appropriate; Speaker 8 confirmed they would be involved for serious threats. Members also asked about first‑aid training and whether tourniquets and stop‑the‑bleed protocols were used; Speaker 8 said buses carry safety kits with tourniquets and that some staff have received additional safety trainings.

Context and limitations: The presentation emphasized confidentiality constraints and that substantive threats trigger targeted notification rather than public disclosure. No formal policy change or vote was taken; the board accepted the informational presentation and asked for follow‑up on training implementation.