As parents of children who attend Clover Garden School, we are very concerned with the safety of our students following multiple threats to the school made by a student. In light of this event and of the increasing number of threats and violence at schools across the country, we would like to initiate an open dialogue with the school administration and local law enforcement to discuss how we can work together to increase safety measures and improve crisis communication. The nationwide wave of school violence has rendered every school a potential target for devastation. We, as a school community, need to come together to learn from what has happened across our nation and do whatever needs to be done in an effort to safeguard the Clover Garden School campus. If a threat such as the one made on our school is serious enough to warrant an arrest, it is serious enough to discuss together, in person.
The rationale for this meeting is not to judge administration or staff, but to open lines of communication to develop a path moving forward to ensure safety for our students. We respect that the details of the particular case can not be discussed by the school administration for legal reasons. However, there are more general topics that the school administration can address while still complying with FERPA. We feel that having this meeting face-to-face will help reduce speculation, misinformation, and feelings of frustration. Specifically, we would like to discuss the following topics:
- Review of current safety policies and measures
- Expectations for parent/school communications
- Additional safety measures for school entrances
We would request that the following parties participate in this meeting: Clover Garden School administration, faculty, and legal counsel, Scott Drorbaugh (the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the case), Pat Nadolski (District Attorney), and the Alamance County Sheriff’s department. There are questions that many parents have that the school administration may not be able to address, which is why the District Attorney’s office and Alamance County Sheriff’s Department have also been asked to participate.The District Attorney’s office is aware of our concern and our desire to have this meeting. However, we also need the administration at Clover Garden School to agree to and participate in an open dialogue discussion.
The recent threat against the school presents an opportunity for us to create stronger measures to protect our children, and to develop a stronger relationship between parents and the school. Our goal is to use this meeting to build trust and create a stronger school community.
By signing this petition, you agree that open dialogue needs to take place in a “town hall” format, with mutual respect and consideration given to all participants. This petition and the signatures attached will be presented to the administration at Clover Garden School as well as to the office of Assistant District Attorney Scott Drorbaugh and Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson.
Updates
February 23, 2018
The school administration remains silent despite our requests for a clear conversation about campus security. Post this link on your Facebook page right now so they cannot ignore the growing pressure from our community. Text three neighbors to make sure they know about the meeting we are demanding.
February 23, 2018
The momentum behind this effort proves that our community is united in the demand for transparent communication and campus safety. Email your local representatives today to insist they support our call for an open public meeting with administration.
Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2018
15 Comments
Signing for the safety of my niece and nephew that both attend CG. I pray for all of these sweet babies!
I recommend a Saturday that the parents come sit in the class rooms and the Alamance County Sheriffs department runs a drill on the school to train the staff on how to handle these type situations. What is in the past is in the past, we need to focus on a solid safety plan going forward with the cooperation of the Adminsitration, Staff,Parents and the Athorities. We are all on edge and need to know that everyone is prepared for the worst possible situation. We have an unbeleivable group of parents at CGS Money can be raised if needed. MV
Absolutely this needs to happen!!! AND the administration needs to hold a meeting with the kids of the school especially the middle and hogh school kids they deserve to know what is happening and what is being done! By not hearing it from thw school administrators they are hearing rumors from other kids and not necessarily the correct information! The threats were made against them so they deserve to know the facts too!!!
This is an AMAZING idea, this would help put us parents at ease every morning before dropping our kids off at school! Anything and everything we can do to ensure our kids safety, we will do it!
This is my daughter's School. I am an engineer and I will do anything I can to help the school protect the kids.
Do it to stay safe and be prepared in times of crisis.
lets do the right thing.
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As parents of children who attend Clover Garden School, we are very concerned with the safety of our students following multiple threats to the school made by a student. In light of this event and of the increasing number of threats and violence at schools across the country, we would like to initiate an open dialogue with the school administration and local law enforcement to discuss how we can work together to increase safety measures and improve crisis communication. The nationwide wave of school violence has rendered every school a potential target for devastation. We, as a school community, need to come together to learn from what has happened across our nation and do whatever needs to be done in an effort to safeguard the Clover Garden School campus. If a threat such as the one made on our school is serious enough to warrant an arrest, it is serious enough to discuss together, in person.
The rationale for this meeting is not to judge administration or staff, but to open lines of communication to develop a path moving forward to ensure safety for our students. We respect that the details of the particular case can not be discussed by the school administration for legal reasons. However, there are more general topics that the school administration can address while still complying with FERPA. We feel that having this meeting face-to-face will help reduce speculation, misinformation, and feelings of frustration. Specifically, we would like to discuss the following topics:
- Review of current safety policies and measures
- Expectations for parent/school communications
- Additional safety measures for school entrances
We would request that the following parties participate in this meeting: Clover Garden School administration, faculty, and legal counsel, Scott Drorbaugh (the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the case), Pat Nadolski (District Attorney), and the Alamance County Sheriff’s department. There are questions that many parents have that the school administration may not be able to address, which is why the District Attorney’s office and Alamance County Sheriff’s Department have also been asked to participate.The District Attorney’s office is aware of our concern and our desire to have this meeting. However, we also need the administration at Clover Garden School to agree to and participate in an open dialogue discussion.
The recent threat against the school presents an opportunity for us to create stronger measures to protect our children, and to develop a stronger relationship between parents and the school. Our goal is to use this meeting to build trust and create a stronger school community.
By signing this petition, you agree that open dialogue needs to take place in a “town hall” format, with mutual respect and consideration given to all participants. This petition and the signatures attached will be presented to the administration at Clover Garden School as well as to the office of Assistant District Attorney Scott Drorbaugh and Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson.
Updates
February 23, 2018
The school administration remains silent despite our requests for a clear conversation about campus security. Post this link on your Facebook page right now so they cannot ignore the growing pressure from our community. Text three neighbors to make sure they know about the meeting we are demanding.
February 23, 2018
The momentum behind this effort proves that our community is united in the demand for transparent communication and campus safety. Email your local representatives today to insist they support our call for an open public meeting with administration.
Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2018
15 Comments
Plans need to be made! Children shouldn’t be afraid to go to school. Plans and active shooter drills should be as common place as fire drills.
Signing for the safety of my niece and nephew that both attend CG. I pray for all of these sweet babies!
I recommend a Saturday that the parents come sit in the class rooms and the Alamance County Sheriffs department runs a drill on the school to train the staff on how to handle these type situations. What is in the past is in the past, we need to focus on a solid safety plan going forward with the cooperation of the Adminsitration, Staff,Parents and the Athorities. We are all on edge and need to know that everyone is prepared for the worst possible situation. We have an unbeleivable group of parents at CGS Money can be raised if needed. MV
Absolutely this needs to happen!!! AND the administration needs to hold a meeting with the kids of the school especially the middle and hogh school kids they deserve to know what is happening and what is being done! By not hearing it from thw school administrators they are hearing rumors from other kids and not necessarily the correct information! The threats were made against them so they deserve to know the facts too!!!
This is an AMAZING idea, this would help put us parents at ease every morning before dropping our kids off at school! Anything and everything we can do to ensure our kids safety, we will do it!
This is my daughter's School. I am an engineer and I will do anything I can to help the school protect the kids.
Do it to stay safe and be prepared in times of crisis.
lets do the right thing.
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Plans need to be made! Children shouldn’t be afraid to go to school. Plans and active shooter drills should be as common place as fire drills.