| October 30, 2019
Dear MUSD Parent/Guardian:
The Marana Unified School District considers the safety and well-being of students to be our highest priority. We believe it is the right of every student to be educated in a positive, safe, caring, and respectful learning environment, free from bullying and threats of violence, crisis, weapons, fights, and other urgent situations. We also recognize that we live in a fast-paced, constantly changing world where the use of technology and online communications are prevalent. It is more important than ever that we are proactive and provide trusted and simple tools for students to easily report threats and concerns. To this end, I am pleased to share that the District has partnered with Gaggle to implement a 24/7 SpeakUp safety tip line where students, parents, and community members can email, call, or text a concern about student safety issues and threats. Call or Text - (520) 518-4181 or Email - speakup@stu.maranausd.org. In addition to this early-warning safety tip line, Gaggle proactively assists our District 24/7/365 in the prevention of harmful situations by providing real-time monitoring of electronic communications on MUSD school-provided technology. Through these proactive efforts, aligned with our security and internet safety measures, we can receive notifications of signs of self-harm, depression, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse, cyberbullying, and credible threats of violence against others.
It is our belief that this tool is another valuable resource in our ongoing commitment to provide a safe and secure learning environment. Additional information and a video regarding Gaggle SpeakUp safety tip line can be found online at https://www.gaggle.net/resource/speakup-2/. Thank you for your continued partnership and for all that you do to support the Marana district. By continuing to work together, we make our schools and community a great place to be. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or to our District Safety & Security Coordinator, Greg Roehm, at 520-682-1007 if you have any additional questions specific to our safety tip line. Regards,
Doug Wilson, Ed.D.
Superintendent Attached: Letter | 
LettertoParents_SpeakUp.pdf (95.2 KB)
