The board of trustees was scheduled to preview the policy change Monday night, which would potentially put armed employees at all 42 of the district's campuses.
Volunteers for the program would have to be licensed to carry a handgun, according to the proposed policy. They would also need to complete training in crisis intervention, hostage management, and only be allowed to use district approved firearms and ammunition.
Asked to clarify the change Monday, the district responded in an email that the policy was being previewed by the board"to allow for further exploration" of the volunteer option. In that Nov. 3 meeting, staff highlighted the need to provide security for elementary schools in the district. Volunteers were determined to be the least expensive option, at an estimated cost of about $540,000 to cover things like ammunition, training and supplies.
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