Armed staff Guardian program approved; board now needs only a majority to approve each guardian

What happened

In May 2026 the board voted 5-1 to start a Guardian program that lets trained volunteer staff carry guns on campus. In July it wrote into policy that each guardian needs a unanimous board vote. On October 12, 2026, with two trustees absent, it voted 5-0 to change that to a simple majority and added annual active-shooter training and shooting qualification.

Why it matters to families

Who may carry a gun around students is decided by board vote, and the change makes approval easier. Parents and staff spoke against the program at several meetings, while district surveys showed most parents and staff who responded supported it.

The evidence

May 11, 2026 video records the 5-1 approval. July 9, 2026 video records the CKE policy update requiring a unanimous vote. October 12, 2026 video records the superintendent's recommendation to replace 'unanimous' with 'majority' and the 5-0 vote. March 9, 2026 video gives the survey results (70.5% of 271 parent responses and 83.1% of 89 staff responses in favor).

The source