BELTON, Texas — After the loss of 18-year-old Belton High student Joe Ramirez, the district has announced a safety plan and will resume classes May 9.
Ramirez was reportedly stabbed after a fight broke out between him and another student at the high school Tuesday morning, the Belton Police Department said. He was flown to Baylor Scott and White in Temple where he later died.
The other student who reportedly stabbed him was identified as 18-year-old Caysen Allison.
Belton ISD outlined multiple new safety measures in a Friday press release which will begin Monday, May 9, and run through the remainder of the school year. The district said the plan included the following:
- Increased number of law enforcement officers on campus (both inside and outside)
- Additional staff assigned to common areas for supervision during passing periods as well as before and after school.
- Staff assigned to monitoring restrooms
- Revised pass systems for classrooms
- All students will report to 1st period when they arrive to campus- Grab and Go breakfast will be available
- A BHS Fort Hood Adopt-A-Unit will be on hand for support
The school district also released the following statement about emotional support:
The emotional well-being of our kids is heavy on our minds. Our counseling team is available for all students and staff who need support. We have a system in place for teachers to send students to the counselors as needed. Please feel free to contact your child's counselor if you need additional assistance. On Monday, we will also have therapy dogs on campus for our kids.
Belton ISD parents and students should refer to the flyer below. The link to Belton ISD's Counseling corner is here.
