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Board approves first reading of 'Guardians in Schools' policy after 2024 state law
Summary
The board approved a first reading of a new policy implementing a 2024 state law requiring trained, approved armed volunteers ('School Guardians') in district schools and authorizing a monetary bonus for participants.
The Granite School District Board approved on first reading Article V.A.6, "Guardians in Schools," a new policy prompted by a 2024 state law. The policy requires trained and approved armed volunteers — described in the minutes as "School Guardians" — to be present in district schools; volunteers must be authorized by a District Security Specialist and would receive a monetary bonus for participation.
General Counsel Doug Larson explained the policy's intent to align district policy with state law and to provide clearer procedures to ensure compliance and safety. Board members requested adjustments to definitions in the draft policy to reflect recent legislative changes; the board moved the first reading forward on a motion by Julie Jackson and seconded by Karyn Winder. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes do not include the statutory citation for the 2024 law; the record notes only that the state law necessitates the new policy and that additional edits to definitions were requested by board members.
