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Superintendent reports morning 'swatting' calls; praises staff and police response
Summary
Superintendent reported that Carmel Clay Schools received multiple swatting calls the morning of the meeting. Administrators, safety staff and the Carmel Police Department cleared buildings and communicated with families; no injuries were reported in the transcript.
The superintendent told the board that Carmel Clay Schools received multiple swatting calls that morning and thanked administrators, district safety staff and the Carmel Police Department for their response.
He singled out Officer Gosset and members of the district safety team, saying their work "was invaluable to remaining having our schools remain safe and secure." The superintendent said buildings were cleared and that the district moved quickly to share accurate information with families.
At the same time, the district managed severe weather and transportation challenges for students en route to school; transportation staff sheltered students in nearest buildings until conditions were safe. The superintendent thanked bus drivers, transportation staff and administrators for safely handling both incidents and said the district will continue to review safety procedures.
The superintendent then shifted to recognizing recent student achievements and athletics, saying staff and families demonstrated professionalism during the day's events.
