A closed, virtual session of the Kiel Area School District Board of Education was held Sunday afternoon at which time officials decided to delay Kiel High School’s graduation which was scheduled for next Sunday, June 5.
The decision comes following a week where four bomb threats were made against Kiel schools, reportedly connected to a Title IX investigation involving three Middle School boys who allegedly did not use the pronoun requested by a classmate.
In an email message sent to parents Monday morning, Dr. Brad Ebert, district administrator, said, “I am writing today to provide you with an update with as much information as I am allowed at this time, regarding our current situation. Please know that everyone involved is working day and night to try to work through this situation while trying to keep everyone safe at the same time.
“The Board of Education, law enforcement and city officials have met many times over the past several days/weeks to discuss the current situation that involves our school moving to a virtual platform and cancellation of events due to threats to our schools and potentially community.
“Due to the sensitivity of the situation, I need to be clear and concise with my messaging to you and limit it to a certain degree.
“The Board of Education, law enforcement and city officials met again yesterday and collectively made a few more very difficult and agonizing decisions due to the possibility of continued threats.
“Here is what I can share:
• Graduation has been delayed at this time—more information will be coming at a later date from high school staff.
• Summer School will be cancelled.
• Field trips for the remainder of the year will be cancelled.
“Future details regarding other events that are scheduled over the summer will be communicated through those that oversee them.
“Thank you again everyone and I am sorry to have to continue to have to share this disappointing news with you.”
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