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Board approves first reading of 'Guardians in Schools' policy required by state law
Summary
On a first reading the Granite School District board approved a policy establishing the district’s school guardian program and procedures to implement state statutes that authorize armed volunteer guardians in certain schools.
The Granite School District Board of Education approved a first reading of a new policy on April 1 establishing the district’s "Guardians in Schools" program, consistent with recently enacted state laws (referenced in the meeting as HB 84 and HB 40).
District staff explained the policy implements the statutory requirement that certain schools have trained armed volunteers designated as guardians. The policy defines program scope and notes the board may grant exceptions for smaller schools. Administrative Memorandum 150 will detail selection, training and requirements for volunteer guardians, staff said.
Board members debated a narrow implementation detail: whether principals could serve as guardians at very small campuses. Staff said a statutory exemption applies to smaller schools and that the policy will be revised to clarify exception language. The board moved and passed a first reading of the policy; trustees said they expect a finalized version with the clarified exception noted at a subsequent reading.
Action: The board approved Guardians in Schools (policy 5‑86) as a first reading; staff will return a revised draft with clarified exception language.
