There will be an increased police presence today in the Moniteau School District following a threat that was made last night.
According to an email to parents, district officials were made aware of a threat of violence made by a student that would happen at Dassa McKinney Elementary School.
School officials say appropriate disciplinary action was taken at the school level and state police conducted their own investigation.
State police recommended that it was safe to go to school today, but troopers will be stationed at all schools during morning drop-off.
Moniteau officials say they appreciated that the threat was reported quickly to the school and police.
