These are legitimate fears, generated by a string of tragic incidents and whipped into a national frenzy by the media. But these are not fears that the school alone can overcome. Violence of any kind, especially violence by children against children, is indicative of a systematic breakdown that schools alone cannot heal. It will take the combined and committed efforts of all of us working together to address the problem and make real and lasting change. Our children should not fear going to school.
Statistics show that schools have traditionally been the safest place for children to be.
It is our intention to keep it that way. While we can never predict when and where tragedy might strike, we can and will do whatever it takes to prevent it from happening. Our pledge to you is that we will take any threat seriously, and will involve law enforcement agencies in the investigation. In every case, we will ask law enforcement officials to help us evaluate the validity of the threat. We do need your help.