This morning the Los Angeles Unified School District shut down all of its schools due to a threat that was very specific to LAUSD. The threat came via electronic communications and law enforcement is reportedly working with school leaders there.

Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth spoke with Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean this morning and he indicated that we have no reason to believe that our schools are unsafe. Therefore, school operations are continuing as normal.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office issued this statement today at 8:00 am:
"The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has been in contact with the appropriate authorities in Los Angeles following reports of an electronic threat against several Los Angeles Unified School District schools. Whatever threats that were received were specific to the Los Angeles area. There are no known threats against any Ventura County schools or anywhere in Ventura County."

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The Ventura County Office of Education provides a broad array of fiscal, training and technology support services to local school districts, helping to maintain and improve lifelong educational opportunities for children, educators and community members. VCOE also operates schools that serve students with severe disabilities and behavioral issues, provides career education courses, and coordinates countywide academic competitions including Mock Trial and the Ventura County Science Fair. Learn more at: www.vcoe.org.