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Parent reports alleged classroom bullet; board says grant work on metal detectors underway

Berwick Area School District Board (regular meeting) · January 13, 2026
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A parent said her sixth‑grade son reported a classmate had a gun; the parent later learned it was a bullet and asked why she was not contacted. She asked about metal detectors; staff said the district is working on grants to bring detectors to the schools and expects to finalize arrangements for the school year.

During public comment, parent Crystal McCallovsky said her sixth‑grade son called her after school reporting that another student had a gun in class. She said she sought confirmation and a callback from district officials and was later told the item was a bullet, not a firearm. McCallovsky…

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