Cleveland School Shooting

Have you been following the news of the school shooting in Cleveland?

Do you wonder what is going on in Woodstock schools that might result in something like that happening here? And what District 200 is doing to prevent it?

Parents need to become more involved in the school lives of their children and in knowing what the school district is doing to maintain schools that are safe for all students, regardless of age. And safe for teachers and staff.

State law requires schools to be safe. Safety starts with respect. Respect for others; respect for policies and rules.

How much bullying is there really in our schools? Is there zero-tolerance on bullying incidents? Is bullying confined to students on students? Are there circumstances when teachers or staff are engaged in bullying? What is "bullying"?

An inquiry will be made next week about any committee of District 200 that studies safety and security in our schools, and information will follow here. Stay tuned.