Good morning,

This morning, Oct. 15, Liberty Central School District administrators were notified of a first-grade student making a false claim about having a weapon on a school bus.

As the bus arrived at Liberty Elementary School, a bus monitor overheard the student state he had a weapon and immediately notified the bus driver. The student’s backpack was immediately secured by the bus monitor and provided to school administrators upon arrival. Liberty Police Department  was notified and involved in the investigation. 

In collaboration with Liberty PD, it was determined that the object referenced by the student was a wooden stick and that there was no weapon present.

The district takes all reports involving potential safety concerns seriously and responds in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. 

The district appreciates the quick actions of the bus monitor, bus driver and school administrators in addressing the situation and following established safety procedures.

 

Sincerely,

Dr. Patrick Sullivan

Superintendent of Schools