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Then there is the BIG question in my mind... Who is going to pay for the reinforcements and additional securities at the schools? I work in schools, and the last couple years the budget cuts havee been HUGE. Class sizes increased, programs cut all over the place. Heck we have to hope we have enough in our budget for paper. The changes you are suggesting sound awesome! Especially since I am in the "front line" in my building. I just have huge concerns over funding.

There have been several instances where I wished my sidearm weren't inaccessible. It never ceases to amaze me the way "adults" will behave in the presence of children. We have locked down because of threatening phone calls, and called the PD for irate guardians many times. Not that any of these are call to use my weapon, but would like to be prepared in the event of escalation.

The doors are minimal, and we have to lock with a key from the outside/hallside. This takes time we might not have. It is scary, and I hope that things settle down a bit after the holidays. If you think prayer is not in schools, the moment of silence is filled with prayer at my school - it makes me proud. They may be silent, but they are obvious!

I pray everyday I never have to use my sidearm, and thankful that I have that option if need be.