TO ALL ASPIRE OF WNY CENTER FOR LEARNING FAMILIES, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS:
1. Today, October 30th, 2025, out of an abundance of caution, Aspire of WNY’s Center for Learning operated in a modified Secure Lockout. This means that only employees with valid access cards and students were allowed to enter and exit the building. At all times, the building traditionally operates in a lockout status, with strict visitor protocol. Tomorrow, we will again operate in a modified Secure Lockout status to be cautious.
2. We worked with Cheektowaga Police to have a police presence on site and a security guard. The same will happen tomorrow with an active-duty police officer working the security detail.
3. The Center for Learning Leadership team was actively involved today, supported by the agency administration team, and the same will happen tomorrow to support the staff and students.
4. Throughout the day, all students and team members operated with “business as usual,” and all educational and clinical services were provided without interruption. We anticipate the same will happen tomorrow.
5. The former employee who began sending the communications on October 29th has continued to send them via email and on social media. Our leadership team, legal professionals, multiple local law enforcement agencies, and communications consultants are monitoring this situation and are aware of all posts, messages, and related content. If you see a message that you would like to ensure we know about, you can send it to Megan Rechin, Vice President of Communications at mrechin@aspirewny.org at any time, and we will share it with the proper authorities.
6. We have talked directly with many parents and families who wanted more information throughout the day. It is clear that families are seeking more information about this situation and about the school systems as a whole. As such, a representative of the agency will reach out to families over the next few days to touch base, answer any questions or concerns, and ensure that we have the proper contact information on record. Please watch out for that phone call, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.
7. We post security bulletin updates to our Facebook page, so please ensure you follow the page if you have a Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/aspirecenterforlearning/