https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r By David Sturdivant--EDG 6305 en-us 2019-03-22 14:52:38 UTC 2026-05-25 21:19:35 UTC hello@padlet.com david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344475993 I am currently working on my Masters of Education in Administration. At this point in my career, I hope to get a job as an assistant at either a secondary or elementary campus. I have taught at both levels. I am working towards getting a job in Muleshoe, where I am currently teaching. ]]> 2019-03-23 17:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344475993 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344480229 David Vela is the Safety Administrator at Muleshoe ISD. This is a new position for him and the district which has begun a Guardian Program. Mr. Vela was the assistant principal at Watson Junior High for three years before the new position.
Top Five Ideas Discussed:
#1: As the Safety Administrator Mr. Vela has to work hand in hand with law enforcement. This not only includes students but as well as District Employees, which makes discretion and confidentiality key to his job.
#2: As the leader of the Guardian program it is his job to make sure all guardians are legally qualified. Meaning LTC, psychological exams and monthly training to meet requirements from the State of Texas.
#3: With the new position, Mr. Vela had to learn about what is appropriate with search warrants. New Jersey v. T.L.O. 1985, said that the school environment requires an easing of restrictions for searches by public authorities. Therefore, school authorities do not need probable cause or a search warrant.
#4: During our discussion we discussed: Educational Code Title 2, Students and Parents Rights and Responsibilities. Discussing the rights of parents for academic, students records, special education information, and consent for activities. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.26.htm
#5: Mr. Vela discussed how important it is to understand child protection holds. Learning how to correctly restrain a child is an issue that has come to the front education especially with new incidents occurring in schools. Not harming the child as well as allowing the child to harm themselves or yourself.
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]]> 2019-03-23 18:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344480229 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344491795 This article from Education Dive discusses seven different court cases, that include suicide, sexual assault and bullying as well as school shootings. Discussing the cases and the results and what they mean to schools liability. The legal and ethical ramifications from this article have implications for every school district. (Campisi, Feb. 20, 2019)]]> 2019-03-23 20:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344491795 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344495079 This was an article attached to Education Dive from the Washington Post. It talks about an active shooter training program at a school in Indiana. The controversy around this training was that teachers were taken to a room and told to crouch down and then were shot point blank by pellets. The aftermath of this event has brought everyone to the table to figure out what and how to train better to protect students. (Stein, March 21, 2019)]]> 2019-03-23 21:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344495079 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344507616 2019-03-24 00:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344507616 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344513883 Searching the library at ASU, I came across an article from 2014 called "School Shootings and the Legislative push to Arm Teachers". The article looks at the response of state legislatures following the tragedy of Sandy Hook. It discusses how the NRA's advise to protect student's in schools by arming teachers. The article then discuses five states that have chosen to arm teachers ]]> 2019-03-24 02:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344513883 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344513898 Rostron, A. (2014). School Shootings and the Legislative Push to Arm Teachers. University of Toledo Law Review, 45(3), 439–455. Retrieved from https://easydb.angelo.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lgh&AN=97359002&site=eds-live]]> 2019-03-24 02:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344513898 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344514042 In researching Legislation that occurs after and because of school shootings to keep schools safe. I came across the Texas Association of School Board website discussing the plans for allowing teachers to be armed. It goes over the Texas Education Codes that discuss school safety and what parameters the Districts must train their employees.]]> 2019-03-24 02:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344514042 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344582474 https://www.tasb.org/Services/Legal-Services/TASB-School-Law-eSource/Business/documents/sch_marshals_and_other_personnel_carrying_firearms.aspx]]> 2019-03-24 17:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344582474 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344583967 School Safety is a major concern of Districts in today's world. The unthinkable attacks on schools have unfortunately become more and more common. After the brutal attack on Sandy Hook in 2012 that took the lives of 20 first-graders and six adults, people wondered if it would leave a lasting effect on people unlike events before (Rostron, 2014, pg. 440). School shootings up to this point outraged people that pushed for legislation change that would protect the schools and children.

After the attack on Sandy Hook revived the debate over school safety. The push for new gun laws intensified in Washington. The NRA after a few days came out with an announcement which people hoped would include stronger gun regulations. Instead Vice President of the NRA Wayne LaPierre stated "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun" (Rostron, pg. 441-442). Which led the push to have armed people on campuses around the country. 

Which at the time Texas Legislators passed the Marshal program. Which allows one Marshal per 400 students, but has to lock it up during the day if they deal with students the majority of the day. The TASB describes how Districts are allowed to implement the arming of teachers or school personnel. Texas Districts have two options the Marshal or Guardian Program. With either of these programs come concerns of implantation and liabilities for the Districts. Depending on the program that is chosen will depend on how much and what kinds of training is required. One of the requirements for both programs however deals with the mentality of those being allowed to carry. TASB states "a psychological exam is specifically required before an individual may be certified" (TASB, 2018, pg. 11).

School Safety covers more than just school shootings like bullying and cyber rules. School Shootings comes more to mind with people based off of news coverage and legislation. All of these coincide in today's society. Most school shooters have been bullied and things they see on technology. School Safety is more than just one area of a puzzle but just a small piece.]]> 2019-03-24 17:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344583967 david_sturdivant https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344588578 Rostron, A. (2014). School Shootings and the Legislative Push to Arm Teachers. University of Toledo Law Review, 45(3), 439–455. Retrieved from https://easydb.angelo.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lgh&AN=97359002&site=eds-live

Texas Association of School Boards (June 2018). School Marshals and other District Personnel Carrying Firearms. Retrieved from : https://www.tasb.org/Services/Legal-Services/TASB-School-Law-eSource/Business/documents/sch_marshals_and_other_personnel_carrying_firearms.aspx]]> 2019-03-24 18:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/david_sturdivant/uh432b3dcx7r/wish/344588578