February 4, 2020
EBISD Students
and Parents,
Throughout The United States, schools and other public places are being forced to prepare for
the unthinkable – the potential of a mass shooting. Tragedies of this nature
are becoming too common in our society and “Gun-Free School Zones” have become
easy targets. Sadly, no plan guarantees 100% safety, but rest assured EBISD
continues to be vigilant and take measures to ensure our students are as safe
and protected as possible. Over the past year, the East Bernard ISD Board of
Trustees and Superintendent have consulted legal counsel, attended multiple best
practice seminars, spoken with other Guardian districts, consulted local law
enforcement, and held a public safety forum to gain insight on the school
guardian program. After careful consideration, the Board has chosen to take
action by changing local policy CKC and implementing a school guardian program.
School guardians will have the right to carry a concealed handgun on school
grounds.
The Guardians
will be staff members who have passed each of the following
requirements:
- Hand-selected
staff members approved by the school board
- Must have a valid License
to Carry (LTC)
- Must pass a
psychological exam
- Must qualify
annually with law enforcement specific to the handgun they will
carry
- Must meet additional
mandatory practice and training requirements
- Other confidential
requirements
No students,
parents, visitors, etc. are allowed to carry. Only those Guardians who have met
all requirements are allowed to carry. Please continue to be aware that any gun
rumored to be on campus or seen on campus should be reported immediately. In
order to protect Guardians from being targeted by an intruder, their names are
confidential and will not be released.
East Bernard ISD
will continue to do everything we can to ensure that our children are educated
in an environment that is safe, healthy, and supportive.
Sincerely,
Courtney Hudgins
Superintendent
