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Technology director reports three lockdowns without technical failures; Hale County sheriff debriefed

Abernathy ISD Board · September 8, 2025
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Summary

Technology Director Victoria Yates reported three lockdowns with no major technical issues and relayed a Hale County Sheriff debrief that identified the origin of a Friday call at 15:42 and confirmed an immediate officer response.

Victoria Yates, the district's Technology Director, told the board the IT department is handling a high volume of tickets typical for the start of the school year and that there were "a total of 3 Lockdowns, all of which there were no major technical difficulties." She said the district is not currently engaged in any major IT rollouts.

Yates relayed details from a debrief with the Hale County Sheriff's Department: "When we debriefed with Hale County Sherriff's Department on Friday, they said a call came in on Friday at 15:42 and a police officer responded almost immediately after. They were also able to identify the person who clicked the button and where their nearest exit/entrance was." The board received the update; no executive session or personnel actions occurred regarding the event.