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Clovis Schools to use unannounced metal‑detector screenings after SRO MOU approved
Summary
District staff said the city approved the school resource officer MOU and the district will implement unannounced weapon screenings at secondary campuses using mobile pass‑through detectors; the board was notified and staff said law enforcement will support the neutral, random screening protocol tied to policies J3400 and others.
District leadership notified the board that the city commission approved the memorandum of understanding for a school resource officer and that the mayor has signed the document.
With the MOU in place, district staff said it will implement random, unannounced weapon screenings at secondary campuses using mobile pass‑through metal detectors. Staff said the process will use neutral software to randomly select classrooms without identifying student data; law enforcement officers will be present to support the screen and staff outlined steps for handling a student who refuses screening, notifying parents, and removing students from campus if necessary.
Superintendent staff framed the measure as a proactive safety step introduced after a January credible threat at the freshman campus. Staff emphasized the screenings are an additional layer of safety, not a disciplinary default, and said the district prepared a press release for public notification after informing the board.
The board was not asked to vote on an action in the meeting; staff presented the policy cross‑references (policies 2300, 3400, and 6400 were cited) and stated there is no financial obligation at this time. The district said implementation will be thoroughly documented in case material needs to be returned or reviewed.
Next steps: staff will issue a public notice and the district will stage the technology rollout at secondary campuses with law enforcement support.
