A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
March 10, 2015
Dear Franklin Families and Staff,
Early this afternoon, the Franklin Police notified school administration that there had been a bomb threat made to Franklin High School. The Franklin Police and Fire Departments arrived on the scene quickly and assisted school administration and staff in the evacuation process to ensure that all high school students and staff were safe.
Because of the proximity to the high school, the Oak/Horace Mann and ECDC Complex were immediately placed in administrative lockdown. As an additional safety precaution, all other schools in the district were also placed on Administrative Lock Down shortly thereafter. Administrative lockdown means that students and staff remain inside the building while continuing with their school day and that no individuals are allowed to enter or exit the building during this time.
Parents were provided with both written and verbal communications regarding the situation via the district's emergency Blackboard Connect system. High school students were safely evacuated to the designated evacuation area. At that time, they were dismissed early to allow police, fire, and safety personnel to respond to the threat and ensure that the area was secured. Administrative lockdown was lifted in time for dismissal to proceed as usual in all the other schools.
In speaking with the Franklin Police, it is our understanding that the call came in to the business line at the police department. The Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. Police report that both the evacuation and lock down went smoothly as expected. Additionally, students and staff proceeded in an orderly manner, which was further facilitated by parent cooperation with police and administrative requests.
As always, the safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. We plan to debrief with the police to review our implementation of our safety protocols.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support.
Dear Franklin Families and Staff,
Early this afternoon, the Franklin Police notified school administration that there had been a bomb threat made to Franklin High School. The Franklin Police and Fire Departments arrived on the scene quickly and assisted school administration and staff in the evacuation process to ensure that all high school students and staff were safe.
Because of the proximity to the high school, the Oak/Horace Mann and ECDC Complex were immediately placed in administrative lockdown. As an additional safety precaution, all other schools in the district were also placed on Administrative Lock Down shortly thereafter. Administrative lockdown means that students and staff remain inside the building while continuing with their school day and that no individuals are allowed to enter or exit the building during this time.
Parents were provided with both written and verbal communications regarding the situation via the district's emergency Blackboard Connect system. High school students were safely evacuated to the designated evacuation area. At that time, they were dismissed early to allow police, fire, and safety personnel to respond to the threat and ensure that the area was secured. Administrative lockdown was lifted in time for dismissal to proceed as usual in all the other schools.
In speaking with the Franklin Police, it is our understanding that the call came in to the business line at the police department. The Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. Police report that both the evacuation and lock down went smoothly as expected. Additionally, students and staff proceeded in an orderly manner, which was further facilitated by parent cooperation with police and administrative requests.
As always, the safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. We plan to debrief with the police to review our implementation of our safety protocols.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support.
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