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Henderson County high-school students urge board to adopt medical kits, training in every classroom
Summary
Student leaders from West Henderson proposed a districtwide program to place medical 'Stop the Bleed' kits in classrooms, seek training for staff, and asked the board to make the effort district policy and budget priority.
Two students representing the student‑led Henderson County Student Safety Association asked the board during public comment to implement medical emergency kits and training in every classroom across Henderson County Public Schools.
Braden Ross and Michael Strange described a volunteer project that began as a class assignment and expanded with a small grant from the Henderson County Education Foundation. They asked the board for four forms of support: commit to placing a kit in every classroom, assist with logistics and funding, require staff training in CPR and Stop the Bleed, and adopt board policy to sustain the effort.
Ross said the students researched suppliers and proposed two kit options: a lower-cost “demo” kit (about $37 each) and a more comprehensive “dream” kit (about $85 each). He asked the board to help determine how many classrooms exist across the district and to consider using an existing $200,000 safety allocation in the draft budget for initial funding.
Superintendent Garrett and board members responded with praise and follow-up questions about costs and community partners. Board member Sheila Holt and others said they supported the idea and urged students to keep organized and present a clear, itemized plan for implementation and recurring training.
Members of the community and emergency services — including representatives from local fire departments and the sheriff’s office — expressed informal support during and after the presentation; the students said local first‑responder agencies had offered training help. The board did not take formal action at the meeting but asked staff to pursue logistics and report back.
