Nutley Public Schools 315 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 Dr. Julie Glazer, Superintendent Tel: 973∙661∙3500 jglazer@nutleyschools.org February 16, 2018 On behalf of the Board of Education and district administration, I want to write to you once again regarding the incident we’ve been focused on since last night. Many Board members and staff also have children and extended family in the district and we share your concern and sense of urgency. I hope to be able to provide some level of detail, which may help ease your mind tonight. At approximately 8:30 PM on Thursday evening, the district administration became aware of a video circulating on social media. The video and its surrounding commentary were viewed to present a possible security risk to our students and staff. The Nutley Police immediately began their investigation and the individuals involved were identified. They have been cooperating with law enforcement. Please know that today, in addition to the ongoing police investigation, there was a security check of NHS and JHWMS by the Nutley Police Department, in conjunction with the Essex County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit. The Nutley Police Department also conducted security checks of all our public elementary schools in town. These checks were conducted as a precaution to ensure the safety of the schools. The State Wrestling Tournament has already been moved to Belleville High School. Parks and Recreation Saturday basketball, held at the middle and elementary schools, has been canceled. Winter Color Guard and Percussion practice for tomorrow’s tournament, and set-building for the spring musical is continuing. The district offices will open on Tuesday, February 20, and any events scheduled from Tuesday through the remainder of next week will resume. As a district, we have a security plan in place. We hold regular drills, in each building for various types of emergency situations, in conjunction with the Nutley Police and Fire personnel. In addition, our comprehensive staff training, including training of all substitute teachers, provides a strong level of preparedness. Although we cannot share details of these procedures without compromising safety, you can be confident that the security of our students and staff is our top priority. The Board and administration continue to look at ways to enhance the district’s safety and security. The Board, administrators and I would like to thank the police for their swift response and tireless efforts last night and today. We are so fortunate to be able to collaborate with such an accomplished team. Also, thank you to the Nutley community for their patience and support as we took all necessary measures to ensure that our schools, staff and students remain safe. Please remember to be a mindful citizen and if you see something, say something. We appreciate all those who did just that during these last 24 hours. We also ask that each of you be cautious and responsible with the information you share on social media, and the discussion you have on public sites. Our children and their safety are paramount. The release of information on a public forum, whether facts or hearsay, can compromise the safety of our students, staff and the overall community. We will continue to be in constant contact with the Nutley Police in regards to this ongoing investigation, and will continue to update you as new information develops. I am hopeful that you can enjoy spending time with family and friends over the winter break. Sincerely, Dr. Julie Glazer