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Wicomico schools propose districtwide weapons‑detection plan; council weighs capital vs. operating costs
Summary
Wicomico County Public Schools presented a three-tier weapons‑detection proposal covering high schools (Tier 1), all secondary schools (Tier 2) and every school (Tier 3). One‑time equipment costs were estimated at about $1.6 million districtwide and recurring staffing costs for school‑security employees were estimated at roughly $4 million annually for full implementation; the board requested county budget consideration for FY27.
Wicomico County Public Schools presented a districtwide weapons-detection proposal and asked the council to consider funding. Superintendent Micah Stauffer and school-safety staff outlined three tiered options:
• Tier 1 — High schools and specialty programs: 6 buildings, 11 entrances, ~18 units; estimated equipment cost ~$450,000 and additional staffing cost (16 SSEs) about $1.2 million (first-year annualized staffing cost).
• Tier 2 — All secondary schools (including middle schools): 10 buildings, 19 entrances, ~32…
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