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Board discusses facility-use policy, signage and law-enforcement response after open-carry incident at non-school event
Summary
Trustees reviewed facility-use provisions after an outside event attendee openly carried a firearm; staff said the individual was asked to return the weapon to their vehicle and the sheriff was contacted. Board members debated adding clearer facility-use language and signage and clarified custodial and liability expectations for outside groups.
The Platte County School District #1 board discussed whether to clarify facility-use agreements and add signage after an incident at a non-school event in which an individual openly carried a firearm.
A board member said the person was told to return the weapon to his vehicle because "state law says you can't open carry it," and that the individual complied and left the property; the member recommended that facility-use forms and the district's standard handout make clear who to contact if such an issue arises. (Board member)
Trustees debated two options: adding specific language to facility-use agreements to spell out liabilities and instructions for event hosts, or keeping broader guidance that instructs users to call emergency services when events become unsafe. One trustee favored signage indicating the prohibition on open carry; another warned that being too specific could invite attention or confusion.
Board members also discussed custodial responsibilities and overtime pay for outside events, noting the committee recommends that groups using facilities should pay for custodial services when necessary rather than the district covering overtime.
Next steps: staff said the committee will present a proposed facility-use sheet and policy language at the Monday meeting for trustees to review.
