Concerned parent suggests Preston schools consider metal detectors

May 26—KINGWOOD — The Preston Board of Education is considering adding metal detectors as a further safety measure at Preston County schools.At Monday’s meeting, a local resident told board members her child, a student at Preston High, recently received a death threat on Snapchat. She said the threat indicated her child would be shot while at school.The Snapchat app opens to a device’s camera, so users can take a photo or video, add a caption and send it.”The sheriff and the school has the evidence, ” she said. “I think metal detectors cost between 4 and 5 thousand dollars each and would protect our schools if violence breaks out.”She said she knew a weapon had been found at the high school and indicated it was a knife.”I know it’s inconvenient, but inconvenience can’t compare with the loss of a child, ” she said.BOE President Jack Keim said Superintendent of Schools Steve Wotring would get information about metal detectors and have it available for a future meeting.Also speaking at the meeting was Holly Funk. Funk offered ways to better integrate LGBTQ students into schools. She suggested several websites that offered resources for educators and students to better ensure LGBTQ students are…
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