Massapequa Schools launch threat assessment team to increase safety - The Long Island Advocate

Massapequa Schools launch threat assessment team to increase safety - The Long Island Advocate

By Adriana Lisa The Massapequa Board of Education recently proposed a new threat assessment policy for the district. Now, a behavioral threat assessment team, also known as the “BTA Team,” will help district officials monitor and address students who might pose a danger to teachers, staff members and their peers. The policy is intended to keep members of the Massapequa school community aware of and responsive to possible threats. The New York St…