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School board advances second reading of staff concealed‑carry policy after lengthy debate on training and mental‑health checks
Summary
Du Bois, Wyoming — The Fremont County School District #2 board held a second reading May 29 of proposed Policy CKA, which would regulate employees and volunteers who apply for district approval to carry concealed firearms on school property, and spent more than an hour debating training requirements, mental‑health evaluations and who should pay for any required training.
Du Bois, Wyoming — The Fremont County School District #2 board held a second reading May 29 of proposed Policy CKA, which would regulate employees and volunteers who apply for district approval to carry concealed firearms on school property, and spent more than an hour debating training requirements, mental‑health evaluations and who should pay for any required training.
Superintendent Dr. Walters opened the discussion by emphasizing the district’s stated priority: "As we are considering this policy, our priority is and always will be the safety of our students, staff, and school community." The policy is being developed to align with Wyoming law, including House Bill 172, and would apply only to employees and volunteers who are approved under district procedures, not the general public.
The board heard detailed recommendations from Paul Swenson, a retired FBI agent and firearms instructor the district engaged as a consultant. Swenson described his experience instructing firearms and…
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