GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (CBS) — A west suburban high school community spoke up Monday night about safety concerns.
Parents at Glenbard East High School in Lombard said several recent incidents—including a gun found on campus—have them on edge. They gathered Monday night at a Glenbard Township High School District 87 board meeting at the other school in the district, Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn.
“These kids should feel safe going to school,” said Glenbard East parent Kirsten Friedrichs.
Friedrichs and other Glenbard East parents said changes are needed after three safety incidents at the high school in a span of just weeks.
“There was a gun—a loaded 9mm—found at the school in a bathroom,” Friedrichs said.
On Sept. 10, a 14-year-old was arrested on felony charges for bringing a loaded gun into Glenbard East. A day later, a visitor at the high school who is also a concealed carry holder was charged for having a gun in his car while on campus.