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Kistler Elementary swatting call drew quick law-enforcement response; administrators praise staff
Summary
Administrators told the board that a swatting call at Kistler Elementary on Sept. 23 was handled quickly and professionally by staff, with support from state police and the sheriff’s office; the district reviewed procedures and credited staff and first responders for their actions.
An administrator told the Mount Union Area School District board that Kistler Elementary experienced a swatting call on Sept. 23 and praised staff and law enforcement for a coordinated response that limited student awareness of the incident.
The administrator said staff followed procedure quickly and calmly, commended the state police and sheriff’s department for their response, and thanked staff members who assisted in managing the situation. The report noted the district’s active-assailant preparedness and other safety training efforts earlier in the year.
Why it matters: School safety incidents, even hoax calls, can disrupt learning and require review of procedures; the board was given notice of the event and the district’s immediate response.
What was said: "I was very proud of how the staff handled that situation, followed procedure quickly," an administrator said, adding thanks to state police and the sheriff’s department for a "very quick and urgent response." The administrator also credited a district staff member for arriving quickly to the building and helping coordinate with responding agencies.
Next steps: Administrators continue building-level reviews and scheduled trainings; the board received the update as part of administrator reports.
