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Green Bay board declines weapons-detection pilot after debate over costs, operations and possible false sense of security
Summary
The Green Bay Area Public School District board debated and rejected a motion directing administration to pilot portable weapons-detection systems at comprehensive high schools, citing uncertain costs, operational challenges, questions about grant eligibility and concerns a pilot could create a false sense of security.
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education on Tuesday voted down a proposal to direct administrators to implement a pilot of portable weapons-detection systems at the district's comprehensive high schools.
The motion, read by board member Lynn, would have authorized district administration to explore and implement a pilot program and return to the board with a report at the conclusion of the pilot. Jeanette seconded the motion. After extended public discussion, the motion failed on a roll call vote: Meister — no; Canal — yes; Minow — no; Gerlach — no; Lyerly — yes; McCoy — no; Becker — no.
District staff summarized vendor responses during the discussion. One vendor offered a two-week no-cost pilot; others proposed rental or purchase options. Staff said an 80% reimbursement arrangement (if the district purchased the equipment after rental) projects about $9,000 for a four-month…
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