Charlotte district mulls security needs

Dec. 17, 2007
Efforts to boost security often fall victim to budget ax

With guns turning up frequently at Charlotte-Mecklenburg County (N.C.) schools and other shootings making national news, safety is likely to be a hot topic as the school district starts crafting its 2008 budget. Board members say security is a high priority, but worthy proposals often are eliminated to boost the odds that county commissioners will pay for the most pressing needs.

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