Students were sent home early last Friday, after a rumor spread on campus that a student had a gun. At about 11:30 am, the 1100 students in the building were dismissed early, and Houston HPD and North Forest police searched the building and campus for weapons.
The North Forest districts spokesperson issued a statement, that It was alleged that a student brought a weapon to campus and made a threat against the school.
However, at press time no one had been charged and no weapon found. One student was observed being placed in a police car, but no further word was available.
School will resume on Monday, according to officials. Metal detectors will be employed at the campus to increase the safety for students and staff.
NF POLICE OFFICER CHARGED
According to the Harris County District Attorneys office, an officer of the North Forest police department, Cinthis Spurling, was indicted last week on felony charges, including impersonating an officer and lying on a credit application.
Spurling has worked for the North Forest Department since last November, but apparently did not have the proper certification. She had been a reserve officer for a local constable district prior to this .
DISMISSED SUPERINTENDENT APPEALS
The North Forest school board, in a vote last Monday night, April 23, confirmed their dismissal by a 4-3 margin of school superintendent James Simpson.
Simpson had been fired last March 8th, and has petitioned to be reinstated. However, this vote, led by trustee Silvia Brooks Williams, failed to reverse that action. The board did vote, by a 5-2 margin, to allow Simpson to appear before them next Monday night, April 30th at 7 pm to hear the grievance against his firing.
Simpson has claimed the firing was not based on his performance, but issues related to his dismissal of a North Forest police officer related to a board member.
