Update on Timberline and Social Media Posts
Posted by Ryan Hill · Boise School District, Board of Trustees
Dear Boise School District Families and Staff,
Thank you to all of you who have contacted us regarding the disturbing social media posts involving several students at Timberline high school. There have also been a number of questions regarding what has or has not been done by school officials and we hope this note will provide some clarity.
We were made aware of the situation on Friday and reported the posts to Boise Police that day. Boise Police asked us to pause any internal action until the reported threats had been reviewed and investigated by law enforcement, so as not to jeopardize any potential criminal investigation. At this time, Boise Police are continuing to investigate, and we are taking definitive steps to ensure the safety, security and privacy of our students and staff.
With an active investigation and the potential involvement of minors, we are limited to what we can share. While respecting privacy limits, we want to be as open, honest and transparent as possible to assure you that there is zero tolerance for the type of behavior and language attributed to any member of our school community. This is not who we are and we will not be defined by the actions of a few.
We understand that situations like this, where there is a lot of information circulating publicly, but seemingly little official action, are frustrating. And given the explicit content in the posts, emotions like anger, fear and sorrow are natural reactions.
Please know that we are working through this as quickly and as thoughtfully as possible. Boise Police are actively investigating and once completed, we will begin our own. We are implementing the measures available to us under state and federal law to ensure our students are safe and supported and our families and staff are informed. We will share updates on what steps will be taken at Timberline as they become available. More information about our policies regarding sexual misconduct and Title IX are available on our website.
Once again, thank you to those who have reached out expressing your concern and providing additional information. We can only act when we are made aware. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work through this together.
Sincerely,
Chad Wright, Timberline Principal
Shelley Bonds, Area Director
Wendy Johnson, Superintendent