HSE Schools Respond to Bullying Death Lawsuit
Hamilton Southeastern Schools just sent out the following e-mail regarding a lawsuit that they failed to prevent bullying against a student which resulted in suicide.
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We wanted to share a message with you first that we will also be sending to our parents via a Skylert email as well as our media contacts:
You may have heard that HSE is the target of a lawsuit claiming that we did not react appropriately to accusations of bullying. Our teachers and administrators took multiple steps to assist the student and his family. We will not discuss the details of our actions in the media, but we believe there are factors that are very different from the ones alleged in the lawsuit and portrayed in the media. We are prepared to present these matters to the court, which is the proper forum for this discussion.
We value the safety and security of all our students. The faculty and staff at Hamilton Southeastern Schools are respectful, earnest and diligent in their daily efforts to provide a safe and encouraging environment for all of our students. Their personal dedication and support for our students is exemplary, and we are grateful for their service to the schools and community. We also appreciate the support we receive from our parents and community.
Dr. Brian Smith
Superintendent of Schools
