Denver School Board approves plan for 2 armed officers, mental health professionals in each high school

On Thursday afternoon, the Denver School Board approved up to two armed officers and mental health professionals in all high schools for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. The board scheduled an emergency meeting to discuss safety and security in Denver Public Schools after a shooting at East High School. A student shot two deans inside the school on Wednesday morning. The two deans recovering from gunshot wounds are Jerald Mason, the dean of culture at East High School and Eric Sinclair, the coordinator of a restorative program. Sinclair...