District developing a concealed-carry firearms program for school property

What happened

At the August 5, 2026 board meeting, Superintendent Randy Trani reported that administration is working on developing a concealed-carry program under Alaska Statute 11.61.195, which lets the district's chief administrative officer approve or deny firearms on school property. The program is still in development; the board has not yet voted on it.

Why it matters to families

Whether firearms are allowed on school grounds, and under what rules, is a significant safety question for every family in the district. Because this is still in the planning stage, the specific rules -- who could carry, where, and under what training or approval -- are not yet public.

The evidence

The August 5, 2026 approved minutes record the superintendent's report describing the program's development and citing AS 11.61.195 as the statutory authority.

The source