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Parent urges more permanent security at Philip Simmons High; district outlines random weapons-screening pilot
Summary
A parent urged the Board for more resources and additional school resource officers after a recent shooting near Philip Simmons High; the superintendent described a district pilot for random weapons screeners and emphasized layered safety measures.
Kristen Scanlon told the Berkeley County Board of Education during public comment on May 5 that while she appreciated the district’s “immediate action” following a recent incident at Philip Simmons High School, the school community needs more permanent safety resources.
Scanlon, who identified herself as the parent of a student who was riding a bicycle near the campus when a 17-year-old was shot in the neighborhood, said one resource officer cannot manage metal detectors and still ensure…
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