Tag: school security
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Manitou Springs D-14 approves ballot language for $37 million bond
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the structural needs for Manitou Springs School District continue to mount, leadership is putting the finishing touches on its pitch to voters to help address them. D-14’s Board of Education approved the finalized language to appear on the ballot for the Nov. 4 election…
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EDITORIAL: Stop letting weapons into children’s schools
The police chief of Madison, Wis., had the horrible task of addressing the public within hours of the country’s latest school shooting Monday. His unfortunate and emotional view of metal detectors should change the way we proceed with school safety. Authorities say 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow killed two fellow students and injured six before taking her…
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D-11 approves safety and security upgrades throughout district schools
School District 11 will soon begin upgrading school safety throughout the district. The board of education voted Wednesday night to finalize a construction contract to secure and upgrade the entrances of 43 schools during its regular meeting. “This is exciting,” Board President Parth Melpakam said. “The safety and security of our schools and our students…
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Discussion about armed staff, teachers in D-20 draws hundreds of attendees
Parents, teachers and advocates came out in droves Thursday evening in support and opposition as Academy District 20’s Board of Education held preliminary talks to update security policies by allowing teachers and staff to carry concealed firearms at schools. D-20 board members, Superintendent Jinger Haberer, Deputy Superintendent Becky Allan and about 100 community members were…