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Palo Alto school board urges immediate safety steps after student death, backs temporary Churchill Crossing closure
Summary
After a student died on the Caltrain tracks, trustees—joined by students and families—directed staff to pursue temporary closure of the Churchill Crossing, explore shared funding for crossing guards, and expand mental-health supports, while the community pressed for faster, concrete measures.
The Palo Alto Unified School District board on Feb. 10 responded to a recent student death by directing staff to pursue immediate, practical safety steps and to prioritize mental-health supports for students.
Board members and the superintendent described the loss as unacceptable and urged action to reduce access to lethal means near campus. Board President said the district stands with LGBTQ students and that “every student has a right to be who they are, fully, authentically, unapologetically” and pledged the board’s support for measures to keep students safe.
Superintendent Dr. Austin told the board he was working with the city and law enforcement on options including the temporary closure of…
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