[BHS etree] ADMIN: Parents of Teens talks about BHS

[bhs at idiom.com]

contact: Janet Huseby [mailto:jhuseby at pacbell.net or
mailto:janet_huseby at berkeley.k12.ca.us]

Recently "Parents of Teens" (a non-BHS listserve) posted an anonymous report
on violence at Berkeley High. It was upsetting, so here are the facts.
There was a fight on campus a month ago and one of the students needed
medical attention.  The Health Center was there within minutes to provide
first aid and the hurt boy's parents drove him to Children's Hospital. He
was home that evening (Friday) and in school the following Monday. He
suffered no major injuries. The perpetrator was apprehended and was
recommended for expulsion.  The proceedings are confidential. 

The boy who was hurt was a member of CAS.  While the information was not
sent to the whole school, the CAS families were briefed in detail about the
incident.  

Fights are not common at Berkeley High but those that do happen are not
treated lightly. The consequences for the perpetrators are serious.
Finally, the anonymous poster queried if there is a forum to discuss issues
of security.  Yes, there is a School Safety Committee.  Parents who are not
regular members are welcome to attend.  In addition, parents who have
concerns about security and safety should contact our school Safety Officer
Billy Keys at billy_keys at berkeley.k12.ca.us