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Director reports on summer school, clear-backpack debate and grant for metal detectors; staff retirement noted
Summary
The district director told the Stewart County School Board summer school averaged 148 students, updated members on a pending COPS grant for metal detectors and described community concerns about adopting a clear-backpack policy. The board also heard a retirement announcement for a longtime staff member.
The director reported that summer school ended with an average attendance of 148 students and updated the Stewart County School Board on ongoing safety discussions, including a potential clear-backpack policy and a pending grant application for metal detectors.
At the board’s request, the director recounted research and community feedback about clear backpacks, saying logistics and privacy concerns made the policy difficult to implement. The director said the district applied…
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