He claimed he didn't want to alarm the children by immediately reacting. lol

Remember, the itinerary of the President was known that day, making him a potential target during the confusion. Secret Service should have got him out of there INSTANTLY after Andy Card uttered those infamous words > 'A second plane has hit the second tower, America is under attack. '

Also, many of the hijackers took flight training in Sarasota, where this school was located.