Threat Assessment Team

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Making Safety a Priority

Act 44 Threat Assessment Team

Purpose of the Threat Assessment Team:  Assessment of and intervention with students whose behavior may indicate a threat to the safety of the student, other students, school employees, school f

Act 44 requires all schools to develop a Threat Assessment Team that is responsible for “the assessment of and intervention with students whose behavior may indicate a threat to the safety of the student, other students, school employees, school facilities, the community, or others.” 

The purpose of the team is to:

  1. Identify individuals/situations where behavior causes concern for violence and capacity to carry out a threat;
  2. Gather the most relevant information about the student’s communications and behaviors;
  3. Collect and share this relevant information in a lawful and ethical manner, including complying with relevant federal and state privacy laws;
  4. Assess the individuals/situations in context based on the totality of information available; and
  5. Identify strategies to prevent violence and mitigate impact of harm to the student, school, and/or community.

Threat Assessment Team

Members
Monica MillerDirector of Communications and Human Resources
Brian BlissSuperintendent and Threat Assessment Team Leader
Robert DanglerAssistant Superintendent
Chris KeelerDirector of Special Education
Marc RiccominiDirector of Psychological Services
Chris DilworthSchool Resource Officer
Ashley Edwards-NaceDirector of Behavioral Support
Kelly ShumakerLead Teacher of Guidance Counselors
Cheryl ThompsonSchool Resource Officer
Scott LongSolanco High School Principal
Paul GladfelterSmith and Swift Middle Schools Principal

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