Salem Community High School is open Wednesday following a bomb threat found at the school Tuesday afternoon. Superintendent Brad Detering says the school put it's emergency response plans into effect. "We were notified of a potential bomb threat that was written ona wall at 2:50 Tuesday afternoon. We secured the area and contacted law enforcement immediately.Secretary of State was contacted and bomb sniffing dogs were dispatched. Tuesday evening all buildings were swept and found to be clean. At that point in time the buildings were cleared for occupancy by law enforcement," said Detering. Detering says entrance to the school this morning is limited through doors 1, 11 and 16. "This morning we are taking safety precautions in terms as students come in we are taking a look in backpacks and duffel bags. We understand that they have them at home andneed to bring them back and that certainly is not aproblem. Once students are check in for the morning, it's back to educating kids," explainedDetering. Detering says police were assisting with checking students into the building. The district requested that students leave backpacks or duffle bags at home if at all possible. Detering says the safety of the students is the top priority in the school district and they are satisfied that every possible step has been taken to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff. He notes they have a plan in place to respond to hazards and threats and that plan was followed. Detering says Salem Police are currently investigating who may have been responsible for the bomb threat. http://bit.ly/tenSb0
