CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DISTRICT EMPLOYEE TO POSSESS A FIREARM UNDER POLICY CKED(LOCAL): Speaker(s): Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent Description: Dr. Gregory C. Nelson will present for Board consideration a resolution authorizing a designated district employee to possess a concealed handgun on District property, at school-sponsored or school-related

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8.c. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DISTRICT EMPLOYEE TO POSSESS A FIREARM UNDER POLICY CKED(LOCAL): Speaker(s): Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent Description: Dr. Gregory C. Nelson will present for Board consideration a resolution authorizing a designated district employee to possess a concealed handgun on District property, at school-sponsored or school-related events, and at Board meetings in accordance with Policy CKED(LOCAL). Policy CKED(LOCAL) requires Board action to approve each individual authorized to carry a firearm as part of the district’s Guardian Program. The designated employee has met or will meet all required criteria, including appropriate licensure and completion of required training in accordance with district policy and administrative procedures. The authorized individual will be permitted to carry a concealed handgun for the purpose of responding to emergency situations that pose a threat of serious bodily harm, including active threats and other critical incidents. Authorization is subject to Superintendent oversight and may be revoked at any time in accordance with Board policy. In alignment with safety and security best practices, the identity of the authorized employee will be considered in closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to maintain confidentiality and program integrity. This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.076 and 551.089, regarding deliberations related to security personnel, security devices, security audits, and school safety measures.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.