Ten local districts teamed up for a news conference Friday to discuss how they’re responding to the recent rise in violent threats. School leaders are asking families to help their children understand the impact of making threats.

Several Central Texas school districts and law enforcement on Friday morning gathered to talk about school safety concerns, as they’ve been the target of numerous threats since the school year started just over a month ago.

Austin ISD voters will weigh in on a potential tax increase and two contested seats on the board of trustees in November.