It's the 11th hour for several districts in our area. For most of the districts, they have school resource officers for secondary schools, like high school and junior high. But now, elementary schools need to be covered.
One of the most demanding responsibilities for North Texas school districts preparing for the new school year is providing armed security on all campuses. But districts are wanting new staffers or contract employees in place when the school year starts.For most of the districts, they have school resource officers for secondary schools, like high school and junior high. But now, elementary schools need to be covered.
"We have been extra thorough to make sure to put the right person at the right school," said HR Director Wanda Spears. Grand Prairie ISD says its board just approved hiring 25 former law enforcement officers as district employees to cover all elementary campuses. More schools also are now going to have to consider implementing a marshal program, which allows district staff to be armed.
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