Alleged 'kill list' worries parents

MINDEN " Meneley Elementary School officials met today with parents concerned that a fifth grader had an alleged "kill list" that may have targeted their children.

Douglas Superintendent Carol Lark said she met with a half-dozen parents at Meneley to assure them "their children were safe in a safe learning environment."

The list came to light last week when the father of a 10-year-old girl obtained a temporary restraining order in East Fork Justice Court against the boy who reportedly created the list.

In a statement sent home to all Meneley parents today, Prinicpal Paula Zona said the incident was originally reported to a school counselor who immediately contacted the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

"I can say that the sheriff's department and our school are taking appropriate actions," Zona said in the note to parents.

"Our students are safe and the student in question is currently not at school."

Lark said she is prohibited by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act from divulging the name of the student or any action the district may be taking against the 10-year-old.

East Fork Justice Jim EnEarl, who issued the order Friday, was told the boy had been suspended, but was sneaking on the playground during recess to be with his friends.

Under the 15-day protection order, if the child is within 100 yards of the school, he will be picked up by law enforcement officials and placed in juvenile detention.

Lark said the boy would be dealt with through "progressive discipline" as dictated by Nevada Revised Statute.

"It's state law and dictates what every school district must adhere to that has to be progressive in our avenue for dealing with these kinds of concerns. Our (school) board is very involved in making sure our children are safe," Lark said.

"I want to reassure the community that we have taken the appropriate action. Their children are safe in a safe learning environment," she said.