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Board schedules public forum on school security; staff say limited arming could start this year
Summary
The East Lyme School Board set a public forum for Thursday on a proposed security strategy that includes discussion of arming some security personnel. District staff said volunteers may complete training this year and that wider deployment would occur next school year.
Board members and staff discussed the district’s comprehensive security strategy and logistics for a public forum on the proposal to arm certain security personnel at schools. Committee member (S4) opened public concern by asking whether students were aware of the forum; staff encouraged outreach through the morning show and district communications.
Staff said the forum will be held Thursday at 6:00 p.m.…
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