Several parents and community advocates are questioning whether a $3 million investment placing metal detectors in Cumberland County schools last year is worth it.
At an Oct. 4 Board of Education meeting, several speakers addressed the board during public comment to speak about school safety.
Retired teacher Cynthia Lee, who taught second grade last year in Cumberland County, said the district wasted millions by installing the metal detectors in schools without having security guards manning them.
Metal detectors background
In May, the Cumberland County Board of Education voted for the district to have metal detectors — a first for the district — in each school for a total cost of about $3.22 million…