ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Kim Sick told News 8 Monday night that the boys accused of slamming her 13-year-old daughter into a Spencerport school locker received tougher penalties. Lia and her parents said the initial three-day suspension over the Thanksgiving holiday was not enough. Monday, she said if it wasn't for the police getting involved, she doesn't think school leaders would have taken further action. Sick family photo. Lia is pictured on the bottom right. In a letter sent to Cosgrove Middle School families before the winter break, the school superintendent explained, "Consequences have been administered connected to this incident, including long-term suspension." Due to privacy concerns, no other details were released. Superintendent Ty Zinkiewich said he understood the sense of worry felt by some families, not just the Sick family who said the bullies threatened them by phone and on social media following the bullying incident in November. "And then it started with these Facetime group calls and some of them were very vile, threatening," said Kim Sick earlier this month. Spencerport school bullying case: Police ‘expect an arrest’ soon The Greece Police Department is handling that part of the investigation. Officers said they had planned to make an arrest soon. The full statement released Dec. 19 from Spencerport Central School District: Dear Cosgrove Families,   Recent events connected to Cosgrove Middle School have led some families to express concern about the safety of students in Spencerport. I understand this sense of worry yet trust that the law enforcement agencies involved are giving this matter appropriate attention.  The complexities of bullying inside and outside of school are often interconnected, and we are fortunate here in Spencerport to have partnerships with local police agencies and when appropriate, defer to their knowledge and expertise. In addition, we rely on parents to assist us when navigating circumstances involving student health and safety.  The involvement of the authorities and their counsel in assessing the in-school incident and video did not result in legal charges; however, their guidance has been essential in our response. With charges anticipated, we want to communicate our district actions to date and address inaccuracies that may be circulating within our community.  To begin, every time we receive a report of a DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) or Code of Conduct violation, it is my expectation as superintendent that building administrators and DASA coordinators promptly investigate and if necessary, contact the police. This process also holds true when the district receives a message on our Safe School Helpline.   Our process further involves working with our security team, administrators, staff, students, and families to gather information, obtain witness accounts, document evidence, and assess the impact and severity of the behavior. In this instance, a DASA report has been filed and a third-party law firm that specializes in school law conducted the review pursuant to DASA.  With the attorney review completed, the process shifts to further addressing specific behaviors, offering the necessary support, and reinforcing the importance of responsible decision-making. Consequences have been administered connected to this incident, including long-term suspensions.   Sometimes parents will ask for details related to the discipline of other students, and as repeatedly stated, privacy laws for minors are clear and strictly prohibit the release of legally protected information. Nevertheless, it is erroneous to assert that maintaining this confidentiality equates to inaction or “sweeping things under the rug.”   There is no question this has been a challenging time, especially for those directly impacted by this incident. Cosgrove’s leadership and counseling team has worked with the family to create a support plan for their child, who has demonstrated admirable strength in response to this entire situation.  Concerning behaviors must be addressed, whether at home or school, and the only way to see change is by collectively working together. Please consider this situation as an opportunity to talk with your children about appropriate behaviors, misuse of social messaging apps, and reporting any bullying or safety issues to a trusted adult.   I look forward to our partnership in addressing this important topic with the ultimate goal of keeping students safe and thriving.   Ty ZinkiewichSuperintendent of Schools