Some Jasper R-5 School District employees will undergo training and carry concealed weapons following a decision by the R-5 Board of Education last week.
"Unfortunately, we live in a world in which violence is present in places we don't expect," Superintendent Eric Findley said in an e-mail message to district employees.
Findley was superintendent in the High Point School District when it authorized selected employees to carry concealed weapons. Jasper will use Shield Solutions LLC, West Plains, the same firm Findley used at High Point, to train employees. The district will bear the cost for the training.
During the meeting, board members approved another security measure, adding "decorative" fencing on the campus as "an additional detractent for potential people walking onto campus without permission."
(Note: The teacher depicted in the stock photo does not work for the Jasper R-5 School District.)
(Note: The teacher depicted in the stock photo does not work for the Jasper R-5 School District.) but on the bright side I was able to find a stock photo that makes a teacher with a gun look inept and dangerous. Anything for the cause.
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ReplyDeleteWill the weapons and cartridges be under lock and key?
How will any employee get a locked gun from the secure area
And hopefully the cartridges in another secure area get the
Gun loaded in time to use it.
What if the employee misses and hits a student.
I know schools need to be secure, but I am not convinced
Having school employees with guns is the answer.
Agreed....
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