Threat Assessment

IU29 Threat Assessment Team 2026-2027

School code requires schools to develop threat assessment teams, develop and implement policies and procedures to identify the signs and impact of trauma in students and to provide support and response protocols. The purpose of these teams is for the assessment of and intervention with students whose behavior may indicate a threat to themselves, other students, school employees, school facilities, the community, or others.

Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29/Schuylkill Technology Center has developed threat assessment teams. The teams consist of two or more of the following: an Administrator, School Counselor, School Nurse, School Social Worker, Dean of Students, and Director of School Improvement. The team members work together and are interchangeable when conducting assessments.

All team members have been trained using the PCCD Modules and follow prescribed guidelines and procedures to recognize, assess, and follow through with assisting students showing traumatic or threatening behaviors to harm themselves or others.

If you see warning signs or suspicious behavior, report it via Safe2Say or contact the school principal or guidance counselor at your child's school. If this is an emergency, call 911.

IU29 Threat Assessment Teams

2026-2027

Act 18 mandates that each school entity must establish at least one team for the assessment of – and intervention with – students whose behavior may indicate a threat to the safety of themselves or others.

IU29 has established a team and the members are as follows:

Anthony Serafini Exec. Director – Administrator 570-570-556-8800 or email aserafini@iu29.org

Jacqueline Wapinsky, Principal – Administrator 570-544-9131 ext. 2353 or email wapij@iu29.org

Jaime Kuehn, Dean of Students – Administrator 570-544-9131 ext. 2351 or email kuehja@iu29.org

Rene Evans Director of Special Education – Special Education/Administration 570-544-9131 ext. 1211 or email evanr@iu29.org

Kristin Nunes, Social Service Coordinator – Social Work/Counseling 570-544-9131 ext. 6421 or email nunek@iu29.org

Barbara Wilkinson, Supervisor of School Improvement/Administration 570-544-9131 ext.1215 or email wilkb@iu29.org

Christi Rhode, School Nurse 570-544-9131 or email at rhodc@iu29.org

Jack Killian, School Police Officer 570-544-9131, or killj@iu29.org

If a parent, family member, friend, member of the community, or staff member feels there is reason to believe that a student is demonstrating behavior that may indicate a threat to the safety of themselves or others, they should immediately report it in any of the following manners:

• • Report to Safe2Say anonymously by calling 1-844-SAF2SAY (1-844-723-2729), through the mobile app, or online at SAFE2SAYPA.ORG
  • Notify the school SAP (Student Assistance Program)
  • Contact any of the above team members
  • Contact your local law enforcement