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Student reps say delayed communication after Oct. 25 incident increased anxiety; board thanks students
Summary
Student representative M. Burill told the board that 18 students relayed frustration over limited direct communication after an Oct. 25 incident; students said rumors spread and many wished for quicker, clearer updates or lockdown procedures.
Student representative M. Burill reported feedback from 18 students about an Oct. 25 incident and urged the district to improve how it communicates with students during such events.
M. Burill, student representative, said students "wish the school would have done something to provide better information quicker" and described widespread rumor and anxiety among peers when immediate, direct updates were not provided. The student acknowledged an email sent by the school on Oct. 29 but said students wanted more timely classroom-level information on the day of the incident.
Board members thanked the student representative for bringing the concerns forward; Mr. Alberts praised the student's handling of a sensitive matter and the board encouraged staff to consider communication protocols and the appropriate use of hold/lockdown procedures in future incidents.
