Wentzville mayor to carry public security assembly to deal with ongoing bullying

WENTZVILLE (KMOV) -The Metropolis of Wentzville is stepping as much as deal with bullying inside and outdoors the varsity district.

“It’s been happening since I used to be a child. Bullying has been happening for years, however you get to a degree the place it’s now not bullying it’s assault,” says Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione.

The mayor is partnering with the world aldermen to host a public security city corridor Saturday at metropolis corridor. The dad and mom and college students are being requested to attend and supply testimony and doable options.

“We’re not going to let one thing that’s harming youngsters get out of hand and I feel it’s a extremely good step in the proper path,” says Alderwoman Tricia Byrnes.

A video of a center college scholar being attacked in June is one in all many bullying incidents that has caught the eye of the town.

“This hasn’t simply been inside the college. My very own member of the family was attacked in eighth grade,” Byrne says.

“We’ll continually maintain a vigilant eye on what’s happening. Should you hear something don’t be afraid to say it,” says Guccione.

Town plans to take the recommendations from Saturday’s assembly to the varsity board.

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