A message from BATTLE GROUND SCHOOL DIST 119 Hello Parents and Students of Battle Ground Public Schools, This is an updated message about the Monday, September 15 bus safety report. We are pleased to share with you that the Battle Ground Police Department has investigated the report and has issued the following statement: The Battle Ground Police Department has investigated the alleged report of an unauthorized bus as reported to Battle Ground Public Schools. The investigation confirmed that the bus in question was a school district bus occupied by a new driver and a trainer who were on legitimate business conducting a bus stop exercise. The report by concerned parents prompted the district to notify families to ensure safety and err on the side of caution during the time of the investigation. We would like to thank the concerned community members who reported their suspicions, and the quick response of the Battle Ground Police Department. Battle Ground Public Schools puts the safety and security of students at our highest priority and if you see suspicious activity, please report it to local enforcement. Sincerely, Battle Ground Public Schools This e-mail has been sent to you by BATTLE GROUND SCHOOL DIST 119. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you no longer wish to receive email notifications from BATTLE GROUND SCHOOL DIST 119, please click here to unsubscribe.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 01:59:28 +0000