Frontier board approves Evolv screening at indoor events; district to notify public before rollout

The Frontier Central School District board agreed Wednesday to begin using Evolv weapons-detection screenings at indoor athletic events and other large indoor gatherings after a presentation from district leaders and athletics staff.

Superintendent Christopher J. Swiatek told the board the district plans to notify the public at least 14 to 20 days before the screening begins so families know what to expect and can make attendance decisions. "Give us a minimum of 2 weeks — at least 2 Falcon update cycles, at least a couple of postings on a web page," Swiatek said, describing the planned public-information push.

Why it matters: Board members framed the change as an additional layer of security for students, staff and visitors. The screenings rely on Evolv’s systems to flag potential threats; staff then conduct targeted checks on flagged zones rather than full searches of every visitor.

How the screenings will work:…