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District says $150,000 in safety grant will fund metal detector purchases for athletic events; staffing needs raised
Summary
Staff told the board the district was awarded roughly $150,000 of a requested $400,000 school safety grant; the funds will buy several metal detectors for high schools for game duty and other screening, but the board discussed added staffing and operational limits for daily schoolwide screening.
Iredell‑Statesville Schools staff said the district applied for a school safety grant, was awarded just north of $150,000 of the requested $400,000, and plans to use the money to purchase several metal detectors primarily for athletic events and targeted screening.
Facilities or safety staff explained the award and implications: "We applied and received just north of $150,000 for our safety grant. We applied for $400,000…
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