UV student suspended after threat to harm himself
NEW BERLIN – A 17-year-old student was detained Monday at Unadilla Valley Central School following a report that he’d threatened harm to himself while on school property.
The student was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown for evaluation after a search of his locker uncovered a pocket knife and two vials of prescription drugs. There were no injuries during the incident.
According to Superintendent Robert Mackey, the student only threatened himself and did not have any weapon on him at the time. The knife had been stored in his backpack.
“The staff responded professionally and quickly ... they handled the situation very well,” Mackey said. “There were symptoms that drew attention to this student ... we try and assess student needs and give help before it becomes a problem.”
Mackey explained that a counselor who had previously worked with the student approached him and tried to find out if he was OK. However, the student became angry and attempted to leave.
The police were called after the student threatened harm to himself, at which point an investigation followed into his belongings. According to Mackey, the knife was not seen until after the youth was apprehended.
Due to the seriousness of the offense – the Gun-Free School Act prohibits any weapon on school property – the student will go before a Superintendent’s Hearing for Disciplinary Consequences next week.
“By law we have to have a hearing if seeking a suspension for more than five days,” said Mackey. “There will be consequences, so far we don’t know what they’ll be.”
The student was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown for evaluation after a search of his locker uncovered a pocket knife and two vials of prescription drugs. There were no injuries during the incident.
According to Superintendent Robert Mackey, the student only threatened himself and did not have any weapon on him at the time. The knife had been stored in his backpack.
“The staff responded professionally and quickly ... they handled the situation very well,” Mackey said. “There were symptoms that drew attention to this student ... we try and assess student needs and give help before it becomes a problem.”
Mackey explained that a counselor who had previously worked with the student approached him and tried to find out if he was OK. However, the student became angry and attempted to leave.
The police were called after the student threatened harm to himself, at which point an investigation followed into his belongings. According to Mackey, the knife was not seen until after the youth was apprehended.
Due to the seriousness of the offense – the Gun-Free School Act prohibits any weapon on school property – the student will go before a Superintendent’s Hearing for Disciplinary Consequences next week.
“By law we have to have a hearing if seeking a suspension for more than five days,” said Mackey. “There will be consequences, so far we don’t know what they’ll be.”
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