Paul Ballenger
18 April 2023
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Paul Ballenger, a concerned parent at McAuliffe International School in Colorado, expressed support for the school principal’s call for parental involvement in enhancing campus security. Principal Kurt Dennis requested volunteers to check student IDs and guard the doors at the middle school in response to a recent shooting incident at a nearby high school. Ballenger acknowledged that many parents are eager to help but may not know how, and he believed that the initiative could be a positive step forward. However, he also emphasized the need for significant improvements districtwide, highlighting the ongoing work required to ensure school safety.
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