Letter from Dr. Clapper, Superintendent
of Quaker Valley School District
Dear Quaker Valley Families:
As you know, school safety is paramount at Quaker Valley. We
depend upon partnerships between our parents, students, staff members, law
enforcement officials and others within our community to maintain a safe and
nurturing environment for all. Open communication is crucial and we are
extraordinarily appreciative of our parents' willingness to call us when there
is a concern or issue.
Yesterday afternoon, Osborne elementary students discovered a
closed pocketknife on the school bus. A parent immediately contacted the school
and the pocketknife was subsequently delivered to the school principal, Dr.
Barbara Mellett. As a precaution, the Sewickley Police Department was called to
investigate.
School buses are used for multiple bus runs each day. The school
district is closely examining the rosters of those who rode that bus yesterday.
However innocent the possession of a pocket or Swiss army knife may be, please
remind your child that it is against district policy to take such an item to
school - possession of which would result in expulsion.
Each of us must do everything we can to keep our schools safe. We
are extremely grateful to those who called Osborne Elementary yesterday. It is
vital that parents talk with their children about what they would do in a
similar situation and the importance of reporting such a finding to an adult as
soon as possible.
We urge students and parents to share concerns and information
with our teachers, counselors, principals or any school or law enforcement
official with whom they feel comfortable. If you or your child are not
comfortable talking with a teacher or other staff member, reports may be made
anonymously on the district's tip-line 412-749-3633 or from our district website (look for
QV Tipline under the Quick Links drop down menu). I assure you that each report
is taken seriously, investigated fully, and remains private.
Thank you for helping to keep our schools and community safe.
School safety is everyone's business.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Joseph H. Clapper
Superintendent
No comments:
Post a Comment