GLOCESTER – A doc created by a bunch of feminine college students at Ponaganset Center Faculty dubbed “The Homicide Listing,” has not been deemed a reputable risk by directors, however some native mother and father say the incident has left their kids feeling unsafe.
In response to an e-mail to oldsters from Supt. Renee Palazzo, directors have been made conscious of a risk through the college day on Monday, April 7.
“The team quickly addressed the situation under common school practices, including informing the police,” noted Palazzo. “The safety of our students and safe is always our highest priority.”
Parent Jessica Wilhelm posted about the incident on social media, noting that she found the district’s response vague, and that it did not reflect the gravity of what actually occurred.
“The administration has claimed they did their ‘due diligence,’ but we still don’t know exactly what that entails,” Wilhelm noted, stating the situation affected one fifth of the sixth grade class. “This was not just an isolated incident.”
Wilhelm notes that the students who made the threat were allegedly questioned, but no information about further actions or consequences has been provided to concerned parents.
“They may have been sent home yesterday, but we were not informed of that,” she noted. “What we do know is that these students were allowed to return to school today, were not searched, and continued to be in close proximity to the very students they targeted. Some even rode the same bus as the students they listed—students who are now terrified.”
Wilhelm said she finds the district’s lack of action in addressing the issue appalling, noting that there’s an average of 380 school shootings each year, which breaks down to two per school day.
“Regardless of age, these children created a list with clear intent, and my children, along with many others, are scared to go to school,” said Wilhelm, noting she and others met with the principal and superintendent to discuss their concerns on Tuesday, but were told that no change would be made.
“This response is not only insufficient but dangerous. It is disgraceful and unacceptable that the safety of the students who were targeted is not being taken seriously. It’s clear that the school is more concerned about protecting the students who made the threat than those who are now living in fear.”
Kevin Kitson who serves on the Foster Glocester Juvenile Hearing Board and noted that they’ve heard similar cases in the past, and would be happy to assist with the situation if asked.
“Hopefully, we have the opportunity to intervene before this gets out of control,” Kitson noted.
Contacted on Wednesday, Wilhelm said administrators made a safety plan to keep the authors of the Murder List away from her children, but that it only included core classes and the bus.
“I told them it was unacceptable and they said they would work on it some more and call me today,” she said, noting that she has not yet heard back.
For now, it seems many involved have only the information provided in the superintendent’s email – and talk on social media.
“To ensure you have accurate information and feel reassured, this message confirms there was no viable, schoolwide threat,” the communication noted.
Palazzo did not immediately respond to NRI NOW‘s request for additional information.
