MEMORANDUM

 

 

To: Nyack High School Parents/Guardians

 

From: Phyllis Aliberto

 

Date: May 4, 2004

 

Re: SCHOOL RUMORS

 

 

There is a great deal of concern and discussion about a rumored threat to our school community that started circulating Monday afternoon.  Assumptions, unsubstantiated accusations and the rumor mill have blown the situation out of proportion and caused undue anxiety.  This note I hope will clarify the issue and reassure you that the High School remains a safe and secure place for our students and staff.

 

It was relayed to me on Monday afternoon that a student allegedly made certain remarks outside of school that could be interpreted as threats.  We immediately initiated an investigation to gather the facts, questioned students and parents, when necessary, and reported it to the police through our School Resource Officer. 

 

ALTHOUGH WE ARE CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER, WE HAVE FOUND NO EVIDENCE AT THIS TIME CORROBORATING ANY DIRECT THREAT AGAINST THE SCHOOL OR ANY TARGETED LIST OF STUDENTS OR GROUPS, AS HAS BEEN RUMORED.  Extra security has been placed in the school, temporarily, just to allay fears and I have addressed the students with the accurate information stated here. 

 

In the unfortunate current national security climate we are all feeling vulnerable.  We appreciate your cooperation in reassuring our students that the school is safe and we will continue to do everything possible to maintain its safe, secure and sensible climate.  Thank you for your understanding.

 

Si ou bezwen enfòmasyon tradui an kreyòl,

rele Jocelyne Abraham nan 353-7044

 

Si le hace falta información traducida en español,

llame a Marie Montañez al 353-7108.