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Parent raises alarm about loaded gun at Philip Simmons High; board approves security contract for event screening
Summary
A parent told the Berkeley County board that a loaded gun was in Philip Simmons High School for four hours in December. At the same meeting the board approved a contract to provide security guards to operate weapon-screening entry points at extracurricular events; the administration said screeners support SROs and school staff.
A parent told the Berkeley County Board of Education on March 3 that a loaded gun was brought into Philip Simmons High School in December and remained inside the school for about four hours before a student alerted authorities.
Kristen Scanlon, who identified herself during public comment, said she had not received a response from district leaders 60 days after first raising the incident and urged the board to take steps to protect students and staff, including use of metal detectors at school entry points. "Protect these kids. Protect these teachers," Scanlon said.
At the same meeting the board approved a contract to supply security guards for extracurricular activities. The contract, RFP 7-17, was awarded to Metropolitan Security Services d/b/a Walden Security for an initial 1-year term…
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