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Board sets training standard for staff authorized to carry firearms on campus; board says rule does not require employees to carry
Summary
The board approved a rule creating a training requirement and standard for staff members authorized to carry firearms on school property; board members said the rule establishes standards where state law had not set them, and emphasized it does not require staff to bring weapons.
The Sheridan County School District #3 board adopted a rule setting training and other standards for staff members authorized to carry firearms on school property.
Board discussion emphasized that the rule creates a district standard where state law provides no uniform training requirement for staff. A board member said the rule is intended to ensure any employee who carries receives training and meets district expectations; another board member reiterated the board was not instructing staff to carry but instead defining training and oversight standards for staff who already may carry or who seek authorization.
Board members asked for clarity about the rule's consequences and enforcement. The board discussion included a reminder that the action would establish a district standard of training and oversight for employees and that, absent the district rule, there would be no uniform standard for staff. After discussion the board adopted the rule by voice vote.
The meeting transcript does not record a detailed roll-call tally for the vote; the board approved the rule by voice vote.
