Coronado Unified leaders reacted to a stabbing at Coronado Middle School, announcing plans for a community forum on Oct. 30.
On Tuesday, Oct 14, the Coronado Police Department said an altercation between two seventh graders took place during a class break wherein a male student stabbed a female student twice with a pocketknife inside the school’s library.
During a regular board meeting later in the week, board president Alexia Palacios-Peters addressed the “deeply troubling” incident.
“Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone affected by this traumatic event, and especially with the victim,” said Palacios-Peters, who read a statement on behalf of the governing board. “We are incredibly grateful that the student did not sustain a life threatening injury, and is now recovering at home. At the core of our mission is a commitment to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that prioritizes the physical emotional well being of our students and staff. Incidents like this, understandably, evoke strong emotions among students, families, and staff.”
On the day of the incident, the police department said the victim was transported to Rady Children’s Hospital and no further information identifying the minors could be released.
At the Oct. 16 school meeting, Palacios-Peters thanked school counselors, who with support from other sites, continue meeting with students and staff at the middle school campus.
Palacios Peters said the district is planning a parent and community forum to provide space for an open conversation. At the forum, the community will receive information about the district’s response, and learn how CUSD approaches safety and crisis management across schools.
Superintendent Karl Mueller said the community forum will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, at 650 D Ave.
