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28 Maple Avenue Phone (845) 647-0100

Ellenville, NY 12428 Fax (845) 647-0105

Lisa A. Wiles
Superintendent ofSchools

January 11 , 2018

Dear Parents and Staff:

By now you are likely aware of the events that occurred on Thursday, January 11 at the Canal
Lock apartments. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and our heartfelt condolences
go out to the friends and family of everyone involved.

At 10:01 AM this morning, we were advised that a police situation was occurring and our
emergency protocols were immediately activated. The schools were placed on lockdown and
remained on lockdown until approximately 10:55 AM, when the Ellenville Police Department
advised that the situation was contained. A notification about the lockdown was posted on our
website, as well as on Nixle, the public emergency notification system. Email notifications were
also sent to those who have signed up for the District's emergency alert service.

We are aware that this incident will lead to many questions, concerns, and deep emotions among
members of our school community. To ensure all students and staff have the emotional and
mental support needed to cope with this tragedy, we have arranged for counselors from the
Countywide Traumatic Event Team of Ulster County and the District's Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) to be available in our school buildings. Counselors were onsite today and will
stay as long as necessary.

We are committed to providing the support our school community needs to cope with this tragic
event. This afternoon, all staff will be briefed on the resources that are available and we will
discuss plans for supporting students and each other in the midst of this crisis. Friday, we will
also ensure students know support is available to them and understand how to access it.

Please remember that this is a police matter, and therefore all information about the incident
itself will be communicated from the Ellenville Police Department. Our small community is
filled with strong, determined, and compassionate residents, and we are reminded that we will
get through this crisis by supporting one another and working together.

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Lisa A. Wiles
Superintendent of Schools
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28 Maple Avenue Phone (845) 647-0100

Ellenville, NY 12428 Fax (845) 647-0105

Lisa A. Wiles
Superintendent of Schools

Queridos padres y guardianes:

Es probable que ya se haya enterado de los eventos que ocurrieron el jueves 11 de enero en los
apartamentos de Canal Lock. Estamos profundamente tristes por la tnigica perdida de vidas y
nuestras mas sinceras condolencias a los amigos y familiares de todos los involucrados.

A las 10:01 AM de esta mafiana, nos informaron que se estaba produciendo una situacion
policial y nuestros protocolos de emergencia se activaron de inmediato. Las escuelas fueron
puestas bajo custodia y permanecieron encerradas basta aproximadamente las 10:55 AM, cuando
el Departamento de Policia de Ellenville informo que la situacion estaba contenida. Se publico
una notificacion sobre el bloqueo en nuestro sitio web, asi como en Nixle, el sistema publico de
notificacion de emergencia. Tambien se enviaron notificaciones por correo electronico a quienes
se inscribieron en el servicio de aletta de emergencia del Distrito.

Somos conscientes de que este incidente dara Iugar a muchas preguntas, inquietudes y emociones
profundas entre los miembros de nuestra comunidad escolar. Para garantizar que todos los
estudiantes y el personal tengan el apoyo emocional y mental necesario para enfrentar esta
tragedia, hemos organizado la disponibilidad de consejeros del Equipo de eventos traumatieos
del condado de Ulster y del Programa de asistencia al empleado (EAP) del distrito en nuestros
edificios escolares. Los consejeros estuvieron en ellugar hoy y permaneceran el tiempo que sea
necesano.

Estamos comprometidos a brindar el apoyo que nuestra comunidad escolar necesita para
enfrentar este tragico evento. Esta tarde, todo el personal recibira informacion sobre los recursos
disponibles y discutiremos los planes para apoyar a los estudiantes y entre ellos en medio de esta
crisis. El viernes, tambien aseguraremos que los estudiantes sepan que el soporte esta disponible
para ellos y entienden como acceder a el.

Recuerde que se trata de un asunto policial y, por lo tanto, toda la informacion sobre el incidente
en si sera comunicada por el Departamento de Policia de Ellenville. Nuestra pequefia comunidad
esta !lena de residentes fuertes, decididos y compasivos, y se nos recuerda que superaremos esta
crisis apoyandonos mutuamente y trabajando juntos.

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Lisa A. Wiles
Superintendente de Escuelas