School security concerns

by Olivia Ervin

School safety was an important topic for discussion at the Staunton CUSD #6 Board of Education meeting held on Monday, July 18. Concerns for the school's security system were raised in a recent crisis management plan meeting. The current camera system is in definite need of updates, as it is a hodgepodge of poorly connected and decentralized equipment.

Superintendent Brett Allen said, "This is very concerning especially given the current school safety climate." He also stated that there is little to no security in place for the back of the campus.

Under the previous administrat...