Dear MTSD Community,
We are writing to address an unfortunate incident that occurred during the MTSD Board meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025. During the meeting, we experienced a "Zoom bombing" incident where individuals who were attending the meeting displayed extremely inappropriate content.
These types of incidents cause significant concern to the democratic principles of public meetings. They are designed to create disruption and distress. We do not condone these actions, and apologize for the offensive nature of the material displayed.
Here is a summary of our immediate response:
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Immediate Shutdown: We immediately terminated the Zoom meeting to stop the dissemination of the offensive material.
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LCATV Coverage: We worked to ensure that LCATV's recording of the meeting would be reviewed and edited before any public posting.
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State Reporting: We are filing a report with the appropriate state authorities regarding this breach.
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Security Review: We are conducting a thorough review of our Zoom settings and implementing additional strategies to secure our online meeting.
We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all members of our community, and we are taking this incident very seriously. We understand the importance of transparency and accountability, and we will continue to work diligently to ensure the security of our online meetings.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
The MTSD Administration