Brookings-Harbor School District is aware of concerns raised regarding a personal statement made by a District employee’s family member. These individual views do not represent the District, its values, or its operations. The District is also very limited in the actions it can take regarding individuals who are not employed by the District.
On Monday, September 15, the School Board held an emergency meeting and entered executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(o) to consider urgent matters related to the safety of the governing body, staff, and volunteers, as well as the security of public facilities. This action was taken in response to both the disturbing commentary circulating in the community and some messages directed toward the District and school leadership that included threatening language. The District has been, and will continue to be, in communication with law enforcement regarding these matters.
My foremost responsibility remains supporting our students and families. Today, I also want to share with our Bruin community that I have received the resignation of the Brookings-Harbor High School Principal Tristin Harkins.
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