'On this graduation day, a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of thousands of Tucson Unified graduates who will be walking across the state this evening, we find ourselves heartbroken once again,' wrote TUSD Superintendent Trujillo.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Tucson Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo addressed feelings of grief and concern following Tuesday's mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, to"reassure our community that the safety and security of our students and employees have always been and will continue to be our top priority.
" Considering the shooting's proximity to the district's graduations, Trujillo announced that there will be a visible presence by School Safety Department Officers as well as Tucson Police Department and Pima County Sheriff's officers at most TUSD graduations. Both departments are monitoring incidents across the country and sharing intelligence with the district. TUSD is the only district in Arizona with a School Safety Department, which provides emergency response protocols, crisis plans, and lockdown practice drills, and that these safety strategies will be under review in response to the Texas shooting. "To address the anxiety and the fear that many in our community are experiencing, our team will be reviewing the emergency response protocols and safety measures we have in place to protect our students and staff at an upcoming June board meeting."Please see Dr. Trujillo's statement 💔 pic.twitter.com/udWyWoTSRy — Tucson Unified May 25, 2022 TUSD offers a digital platform, Tucson Unified Connect App, that offers district student, parents and community members access to mental health support 24 hours a day.Anne Simmons is a digital content producer for KGUN 9. Anne got her start in television while still a student at the University of Arizona. Before joining KGUN, she managed multiple public access television stations in the Bay Area and has worked as a video producer in the non-profit sector. Share your story ideas and important issues with Anne by emailing anne.simmons@kgun9.com or by connecting on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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