Good school boards put children first, maintain a high standard of conduct and are willing to learn themselves. They are charged with the magnanimous task of providing today's kind of education to today's children. To do this they must understand and value of the opinions of educators, administration, parents and the students themselves, without mistaking a vocal minority for the consensus. Judging by response to last week's survey, many people don't think that firearm awareness is something that the schools should be responsible for. Interestingly, ALL respondents were concerned about our kids learning how to handle weapons safely, but many did not want the school system involved because they did not believe that the schools would convey the right message.
Parents have to take the responsibility for teaching their children about firearm safety.
I own several guns and have taught my kids to handle and shoot them. I have explained to them that guns are tools that can be used for sport or in defense of one's family, home and country. I am always interested in whatever's on Highland County's minds. All that pounding the pavement paid off for a local group of high school guys. Way to go guys.