Imagine the uproar if this had been Newport...

Then please bring out the A+ material then. What is holding you back? I am confused at your anger at HHS about this. I am a proud alum but am by NO MEANS someone who thinks Ft. Thomas and HHS are perfect. I have been ripped by other HHS alums for being honest about HHS and not seeing everything through "blue colored glasses".

 

What can the school say with all the confidentially protections we give minors today? The school cannot publicly speculate about "why" the kid did what he did, can it? As far as the HHS faithful closing ranks and not talking, some on here have given their thoughts. I bet most of the HHS faithful simply don't know what happened or if they ARE close to the situation, may not think it is anyone else's business...remember this is a minor with a family and the entire family must be going through hell right now. I honestly don't think any school or faithful would handle it much differently. Maybe you meant that any school would not be open about the situation but it sure does read like you are on a rant specifically about HHS.

 

I am not angry at Highlands at all. I am just calling it like I see it.

 

And if the powers that be can tell everyone a kid had a gun at school I see no reason motive can't be included.

I am not angry at Highlands at all. I am just calling it like I see it.

 

And if the powers that be can tell everyone a kid had a gun at school I see no reason motive can't be included.

 

It may be that the motive is not yet known. Perhaps when given the right to remain silent, the kid chose to invoke that right. It would be unfair and unwise for 'the powers that be' to speculate or assign a motive if this is the case.

It may be that the motive is not yet known. Perhaps when given the right to remain silent, the kid chose to invoke that right. It would be unfair and unwise for 'the powers that be' to speculate or assign a motive if this is the case.

 

I hear what you are saying but I would much rather have honesty and transparency than wild speculation.

Lt. Whitford of the Ft Thomas Police Dept stated at the press conference he was taken to Juvenile Detention Center. What is the process for getting your child out of there and home until a hearing? Any Juvenile workers on BGP or legal eagles that care to share?

 

I believe there is a risk assessment done that may include psychological evaluation. A judge reviews that and decides the best place for the child to be - continued juvenile detention, home arrest or other.

Imagine the uproar if this had been Newport...

 

By whom? Guess I'm missing something.

Hopefully the young man gets the help he needs. Obviously has some challenges in his life and doesn't know how to deal with them.

 

As for posts on "need to know why" and "for transparency", some of that will may come out as the legal process moves forward. But Highlands is not required to tell you anything outside of the statement they gave to the public.

 

The motive on why he did it would/should come from the police, not the school.

What information is it that you want them to tell you? What information are they legally allowed to publish?

 

As a parent with children there, I want to know true motive and confirmation that this was not something that is part of a bigger issue. That is very fair for me to know.

Hopefully the young man gets the help he needs. Obviously has some challenges in his life and doesn't know how to deal with them.

 

As for posts on "need to know why" and "for transparency", some of that will may come out as the legal process moves forward. But Highlands is not required to tell you anything outside of the statement they gave to the public.

 

The motive on why he did it would/should come from the police, not the school.

 

Doesn't the school have the responsibility to inform parents of other students at the school as to what occurred? Seems like they deserve to know if their sons or daughters are at any potential future risk, no?

Doesn't the school have the responsibility to inform parents of other students at the school as to what occurred? Seems like they deserve to know if their sons or daughters are at any potential future risk, no?

 

Didn't they do that in their statement to the public? Summarizing..."kid brought gun to school, school followed documented procedures and no further incident occurred, police now handling the situation"

 

Superintendent Gene Kirchner told FTM that the protocol in place in the schools was followed precisely as it should have.

 

"Our students did the appropriate thing. They told their teachers, who then did exactly what we have in place. They went to the students classroom, called (the student) out of class, brought (the student) to the office and began to interview him," said Kirchner.

 

 

Kirchner said that before the school stated it was a gun, they wanted to be sure that's what they were dealing with.

 

"There have been situations in the past across the nation where a weapon was misidentified as an airsoft gun or something similar to that," said Kirchner. "At this point we are thankful for the bravery of the students who came forward."

 

Kirchner said that he couldn't yet speculate on what the punishment could be for the student because he said all the details weren't yet available to him.

 

"It's not just my decision alone. There will be an immediately suspension up to a potential expulsion, but the police are involved now as well. There could be criminal charges as well and that will play into the decision on punishment," he said. "It's a sad thing for everyone involved and for that student who brought the gun to school. That's going to be a life-changing mistake and there's no good in that. Again, if there is a silver ling to anything to this it's that our students and teachers did exactly as they should to ensure everyone's safety."

 

An email went out to parents at 1:49 p.m. today that alerted parents of the situation. Even though the situation was handled perfected by alert students, quick school personnel and sound police work, reading an email like that can be jarring.

 

Whitford noted that and added to "talk to your children. Let them know if they see something like that to immediately tell school personnel. This is exactly what we practice and why we do all the training. And today it worked."

 

He said there would be a stepped up presence tomorrow at school. There are currently no school resource officers located within in Fort Thomas Schools.

Doesn't the school have the responsibility to inform parents of other students at the school as to what occurred? Seems like they deserve to know if their sons or daughters are at any potential future risk, no?

 

I think the "what occurred" was addressed, wasn't it?

Didn't they do that in their statement to the public? Summarizing..."kid brought gun to school, school followed documented procedures and no further incident occurred, police now handling the situation"

 

Superintendent Gene Kirchner told FTM that the protocol in place in the schools was followed precisely as it should have.

 

"Our students did the appropriate thing. They told their teachers, who then did exactly what we have in place. They went to the students classroom, called (the student) out of class, brought (the student) to the office and began to interview him," said Kirchner.

 

 

Kirchner said that before the school stated it was a gun, they wanted to be sure that's what they were dealing with.

 

"There have been situations in the past across the nation where a weapon was misidentified as an airsoft gun or something similar to that," said Kirchner. "At this point we are thankful for the bravery of the students who came forward."

 

Kirchner said that he couldn't yet speculate on what the punishment could be for the student because he said all the details weren't yet available to him.

 

"It's not just my decision alone. There will be an immediately suspension up to a potential expulsion, but the police are involved now as well. There could be criminal charges as well and that will play into the decision on punishment," he said. "It's a sad thing for everyone involved and for that student who brought the gun to school. That's going to be a life-changing mistake and there's no good in that. Again, if there is a silver ling to anything to this it's that our students and teachers did exactly as they should to ensure everyone's safety."

 

An email went out to parents at 1:49 p.m. today that alerted parents of the situation. Even though the situation was handled perfected by alert students, quick school personnel and sound police work, reading an email like that can be jarring.

 

Whitford noted that and added to "talk to your children. Let them know if they see something like that to immediately tell school personnel. This is exactly what we practice and why we do all the training. And today it worked."

 

He said there would be a stepped up presence tomorrow at school. There are currently no school resource officers located within in Fort Thomas Schools.

 

Not even close to sufficient IMO.

 

No specifics given, just that a student brought a gun to school and it was dealt with. If I'm a parent, I want to know details.

The reports have to be extremely general.

 

If a child was directly targeted, the school has to follow a duty to inform law that trumps the confidentiality law, but even then, many districts report to law enforcement and allow them to share the name and the threat with those targeted as to avoid breaching confidentiality.

 

It's like most laws. The basic intent is good but the implementation gets too detailed and oversteps common sense.

Not even close to sufficient IMO.

 

No specifics given, just that a student brought a gun to school and it was dealt with. If I'm a parent, I want to know details.

 

 

You need to talk to your legislator. The school would get in big trouble for giving the specifics that many parents want.

A student brought a gun.

We are working with authorities.

Quoting the procedure from official school documents.

 

That's about all you can legally give as a school district.

You need to talk to your legislator. The school would get in big trouble for giving the specifics that many parents want.

A student brought a gun.

We are working with authorities.

Quoting the procedure from official school documents.

 

That's about all you can legally give as a school district.

 

JMO, but the school wouldn't be seeing my child again until those details were provided.