The revelation that the student who was caught carrying a gun on the premises of Texas City High School had previously assaulted a fellow student earlier this month has caused a stir among parents. They are understandably upset about this disturbing news.
Parents are expressing concerns about the safety protocols of a district after a video surfaced of a student brutally beating his classmate. The video has caused alarm and raised questions about the measures in place to ensure the safety of students.
According to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, the student dressed in blue who can be seen throwing punches in the video was arrested on September 1st on an assault charge.
According to the sheriff’s office, the same student who remains unnamed, was arrested again after just over two weeks. This time, the student was accused of bringing a loaded gun to school.
Terri Tumlinson, whose daughter is a student at the school, expressed her concern about the situation, stating that it was a failure to care for the child who clearly needed help. Despite the reasons behind allowing the child to return, Tumlinson feared that it could have led to a situation similar to the Sante Fe High School shooting.
According to an administrator, the reason for allowing his return to the campus is due to the obligation to comply with federal law.
According to Michael Matranga, the former director of security at Texas City’s ISD, such a reaction generally points towards the student being classified under a 504, which refers to the special education category.
According to the CEO of M6 Global Defense, Matranga, the 504 offers certain protections from the federal government, which unfortunately limits the actions of Texas City ISD. However, Matranga believes that the root of the problem lies in the system itself, and not solely on Texas City ISD.
According to Matranga, who has vast experience as a former U.S. Secret Service agent and a school safety expert, it was essential to conduct a behavioral threat assessment after the initial incident.
According to ABC13, the district has stated that they were conducting a threat assessment when the student supposedly brought a loaded gun to school. Matranga emphasized the importance of a prompt and efficient process for such assessments.
According to Matranga, the amount of time required to delve into a particular context varies. It can take a few hours or a couple of days depending on the depth of the subject matter involved.
The Texas City ISD boasts the highest amount of safety resources funding compared to any other district in Galveston County, as per reports. However, a few parents are urging the district to take a step further and implement full-time metal detectors on all campuses. Presently, the district employs metal detectors only occasionally during large-scale events.
As the parent of a student at Texas City High School, Amanda Rubach expressed her intention to voice her disappointment during the upcoming board meeting scheduled on October 10th.
Rubach expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event by stating, “Along with many others, I already have about 10 individuals who will be joining me. I firmly believe that the more, the merrier.”
According to the district, the student was recently enrolled in the school. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) to trace the firearm’s initial owner. Additionally, the investigators are currently reaching out to the parents of the student.
The Galveston County District Attorney’s Office has revealed that a student from Texas City ISD may be charged with a third-degree felony for bringing a firearm to school.
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