By: Diana Johnsen
djohnsen@kcautv.com
The"School Sentinel Bill" is a proposed South Dakota bill that will give schools the option to allow security guards or trained school staff to be armed on campus.
But some South Dakota schools have too many un-answered questions on the bill to be on board with the idea.
"Can you really do it?"
That's the reaction Dakota Valley Superintendent, Al Leber had when he heard about the bill.
Leber said he has many unanswered questions about it.
Like whose going to pay to train school staff in those positions.
"My guess is that if the local board decides to train this person the local board will have to pay for it, and I have no idea what the cost will be," said Leber.
He also wondered about the bill for liability reasons.
"Somebody could be hit in the line of fire. So who becomes liable? Is the sentinel individual liable? The school district? School board members?"
Dakota Valley teacher, Jason Jund said he's not completely opposed to the idea.
"I don't know if I'd be for the exact sentinel bill that is being proposed in our state. I think there are other options. I know you can bring a police officer who's trained to be in those situations."
Right now, Dakota Valley has one part time resource officer and a locked door security system.
The bill has been approved by the South Dakota house.
It is yet to be approved by the senate.
