- SCUC ISD
- Safe Learning Environment/Anonymous Reporting
Safe Learning Environment
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Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students, staff, school visitors and community members. To maximize safety, the district uses a threat assessment process to identify threats and prevent targeted school violence. This process is part of the prevention and mitigation phases of the district’s Emergency Operations Plan. SCUC ISD wishes to create a climate that encourages sharing any information about a safety concern with a trusted adult who can help. Sharing information about threats and safety concerns is everyone’s responsibility: students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members. The question-and-answer section below is designed to help students, parents/guardians, and staff understand when school officials want individuals to share information about a safety concern.
Sharing Information
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What Is a Threat?
A threat is a concerning communication or behavior that indicates that an individual poses a danger to the safety of school staff or students through acts of violence or other behavior that could cause harm to self or others. It may be expressed/communicated orally, visually, in writing, electronically, or in another way. Threats may be direct (“I’m going to beat you up” or “I’m going to blow this place up!”) or indirect (“Come and watch what I am going to do to her.”). A threat can be vague (“I’m going to hurt him.”) or implied (“You better watch out.”). Any possession of a weapon or mention of one is a possible threat.
A threat is a threat regardless of whether it is observed by or communicated directly to the target of the threat or is observed by or communicated to a third party; and regardless of whether the target of the threat is aware of the threat.
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How can I report a Threat?
A threat can be reported through the district P3 campus anonymous reporting app, directly to a school administrator, staff, or law enforcement.
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What can Parents/Guardians, Students and Staff Do?
Parents/Guardians, Students and Staff can reinforce this guidance by discussing with students what a threat is, encouraging students not to make threats or “just kidding” statements in the first place, and reiterating that seeking help to prevent someone from getting hurt or hurting another by reporting threats is appropriate.