I have been reading many of the posts online this evening and I felt I should comment. I personally respect the feelings each of you have. I believe each parent should do what they feel is best for their own student. For my wife and I we will confidently be sending both our elementary and middle school children to our schools tomorrow. In addition my wife who is also a teacher, will be in class teaching like any another half day in Citrus County Schools. I will also be in the schools as I had already planned on being at a couple of our campus tomorrow visiting.
Have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend,”
Thomas Kennedy, Citrus County School Board Member, District 1
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The following message will be sent to parents of Citrus County school students this evening:
“This is an important message from the Citrus County School District and the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Both the Superintendent and Sheriff’s Office have received calls in reference to the threat of a student performing a potential violent act at some of our schools on Friday, December 21. Parents, be assured that both offices have taken your calls seriously and have performed their due diligence in investigating the information that has been received. All of the information has been investigated and has been determined to be only rumors. There is absolutely no credible threat to the safety of our students at this time. However, as a precautionary measure, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office will have an increased presence at all Citrus County schools tomorrow. Please stress to your children to be responsible and act accordingly. If you have specific names or detailed information about any potential school violence for tomorrow, please call 911.”
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ChronicleOnline: Mindful of Sandy Hook, classes continue
“I told them Mrs. Simon will protect them…”
Central Ridge Elementary School Principal Nancy Simon, right, welcomes Cindy Camunas and her daughter, Olivia, to school Monday morning. PHOTO BY MIKE WRIGHT
It was normal, and it wasn’t. Different, but the same. Central Ridge Elementary School children arrived Monday morning with their parents, just like any other weekday morning. Principal Nancy Simon directed traffic at the school’s entrance, just as she does every other day.
One noticeable addition: A Citrus County sheriff’s deputy stood at the front door, watching as children entered and parents left.
As we do each school day we pray for the safety and success of our children, staff, schools and community. I feel blessed that my own children will be in our Citrus County schools today where they are loved and cared for.
God Bless our Citrus County Schools! ~Thomas
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WTSP: ‘Citrus County and Schools join legal fight against Progress Energy’
WTSP TAMPA NEWS “Crystal River, Florida — It’s a power struggle with millions of dollars at stake.
Progress Energy Florida, which recently merged with Duke Energy, is disputing its tax bill in Citrus County. The power company disagrees with the way its power plants there were valued by the property appraiser, so it paid only 19 million of its $35 million bill and then filed a lawsuit against the county property appraiser and tax collector.”
Important Message from Citrus County Schools
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Sandy Hook Elementary School Colors