Twitter threats investigated at Boardman High School

BOARDMAN — School officials are investigating a Twitter threat made against a Boardman High School student.

Jared Cardillo, Boardman High School principal, said officials were monitoring "inappropriate" but non-threatening tweets earlier in the week.

Early Thursday morning, the administration became aware that a threat was made against a Boardman High School student in a tweet.

“Boardman police are providing extra security at the school today and we are confident that the school day will function as normal,” Superintendent, Frank Lazzeri said.

School officials are meeting with The Vindicator at 10:30 a.m. Watch Vindy.com for updates.