Elementary schools will now have armed guards at the schools in Western New York for the entire day, every school day. At least at all of the Catholic Schools in the area. It is a move that many parents are looking for New York State to act on as well.
Every single one of the elementary schools will have at least one armed guard from Tarian Group, which was formerly known as Vista Security. In addition, the group will be consulting with all school officials on a regular basis on how to maximize efforts.
Who is paying for the armed guards?
How is it being funded? The Foundation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo is providing some funds, but in addition tuition is going to be going up next year.
The superintendent of the Diocese of Buffalo wrote a lengthy letter outlining all of the changes and what parents and students can expect…