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District-235 Superintendent Issues Message of Alleged Threat
There allegedly was some threat of violence by a student in the West-Central school district recently, and Tuesday the superintendent issued a message to parents via a telephone recording.

District-235 Superintendent Ralph Grimm says in the message the district became aware of an alleged threat Sunday night, and contacted the Henderson County Sheriffs Department.

Grimm says several students were interviewed and questioned Monday during school and believes the issue has been resolved. But according to Grimm, necessary steps have been taken to heighten security in the district.

It's not clear what school the alleged threat of violence occurred at. Grimm states in the recorded phone message he cannot release many more details because of student privacy laws and a pending investigation by Sheriffs Deputies.

He commends the teachers, staff, and students for identifying the threat immediately and taking the appropriate steps within the student discipline policy.
03 21 12 by Newsroom
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