Local: Security concerns at St. Mark’s
The following showed up in my email:
Dear St. Mark’s Families,
Today at approximately 9:00 AM there was an incident reported that a threatening message was left on a bathroom stall. We followed the Diocese of Peoria and the St. Mark School response protocol. We immediately evacuated the school moving everyone to the church as well as calling police to investigate. The Peoria Police did a thorough investigation of the threat using all their resources available to deal with this type of situation. After the investigation was complete, the Peoria Police determined that the threat was unfounded.
During the entire incident Father Klamut was present in the school and/or church. He was consulted on all decisions made. The Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Peoria was also made aware of procedures and was also consulted.
At approximately 11:00 AM I made the decision for the students, faculty and staff to return to school. I want you all to know that the safety and security of your children is our top priority here at St. Mark’s School and always will be.
Thanks and God Bless!
Steve Hagenbruch
