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A Message From the Principal, Dr. Steven Siciliano

September 16, 2019

Dear John Jay Community,

I’m pleased to report that the school day has gone well at both the middle and high school.

As I stated earlier this morning, we were made aware of a concerning social media posting by one of our students.  Law enforcement was immediately notified and they conducted a safety check of the student’s home. It was deemed by law enforcement to be a non-credible threat. We are grateful to the state troopers and officers from the Lewisboro Police Department who spent considerable time at the high school today and whose presence assured our students and staff that they were safe.

High school administration met with the student and the family this morning. The issue was taken seriously and all appropriate measures under the district’s Code of Conduct and applicable state and federal laws were taken. Please understand privacy laws prohibit schools from releasing details of action taken against students.

It’s relevant to note a follow up meeting with the student was conducted by law enforcement this morning after school administration completed its interview.

To support students who may have been unsettled by this morning’s events, counselors were made available. While no student availed themselves to counselors at this time of this message, they will remain on call should it be necessary, for as long as it may be necessary. Mr. Swiatowicz, John Jay Middle School Principal, reported a few students expressed some concern, and yet recognized they too were safe.

In addition, we’re aware some people experienced a delay in receiving this morning’s email message. We will be checking with the vendor in order to rectify any delays, and in the future we’ll additionally use text messaging and our web site for urgent messages.

Our students’ safety is our top priority and we will continue to work to ensure a safe and healthy school environment for everyone at John Jay. We also thank community members for alerting us to the situation. Only by working together can we keep our students safe and whole.

Sincerely,

Dr. Siciliano