TUSD to hold virtual community meeting Wed on social media school threats

Tucson Unified School District is holding a virtual community meeting the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 18 to address the multiple social media threats that have been made against Tucson-area schools in recent weeks.

WATCH MEETING RECORDING:

Days ago, TUSD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo issued a statement to the community, saying whether or not the threats themselves are credible, the district will continue to work closely with law enforcement and engage a variety of strategies, including:

• Monitoring and controlling access to campus
• Providing clear instructions for emergency response
• Utilizing trained school safety staff

Trujillo encourages families to discuss online safety, report any threats they may see and to remain calm. View the superintendent's full statement on social media:

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