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Board advances first reading of concealed‑carry policy after community forum on HB172
Summary
Following a community forum on the repeal of gun‑free school zones (House Bill 172), the Sheridan County School District #2 board advanced a concealed‑carry policy (CKA) and a weapons policy (KFB) on first reading; trustees debated training requirements, funding and enforcement, and staff reported survey results and insurance discussions.
Sheridan County School District #2 trustees advanced a new concealed‑carry policy on first reading after a report on community feedback about House Bill 172, the recent repeal of gun‑free school zones.
During public comment, Shelly Pollock told the board she supported the Legislature’s statute but urged the district to clarify volunteer definitions and training requirements. “If a person already has a concealed carry permit, they should be able to present that permit and should not be required to take further training,” Pollock said, and she asked that any required training costs be paid by the district if the board requires them.
Superintendent (staff member) summarized a public forum held May 13 and staff analysis of the repeal. The district reported about 60 people attended the community meeting. Staff also reported results from an employee survey of roughly 364 respondents: 290 employees (about…
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