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Oconee school board approves purchase of one weapons‑detection set for random screenings
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The Oconee County School Board voted unanimously to buy one set of portable weapons‑detection units to begin random screenings at secondary schools in the fall and pursue grants for further rollout.
The Oconee County School Board on Monday voted 5-0 to purchase one set of portable weapons‑detection units and begin random screenings at secondary schools in the fall.
Board members said the purchase is intended as a pilot so the district can test logistics and staffing before deciding on permanent installations. The board discussed two purchase options: a full deployment for all secondary campuses at an estimated $810,000 or a smaller mobile approach with one set (about $120,000) that can be moved among schools. A board member who made the motion…
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