Police received a call regarding a child seen near the intersection of Ellicott and Main Streets at approximately 10:45a.m. on September 27, 2018
Officers responded and located a 6 year old child that had wandered from the Jackson Primary School. Officers transported the child back to the school and met with school officials who had already started their emergency protocols for the missing student.
The student was reunited with staff and was unharmed.
We are working closely with the School District to review their emergency procedures and protocols.
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Response from the City of Batavia School District:
On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Jackson Primary School, a first grade student left the building and started walking home. School officials immediately instituted their Emergency Procedures and contacted the police. The child was located shortly thereafter and was returned safely to school.
The District immediately reviewed its procedures to determine how this incident occurred and have made the necessary changes. Student safety is the top priority in The Batavia City School District and will always take the appropriate measures to protect them.