June 30th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

Dealing with COVID-19 and school security were among the topics tackled by six of the candidates seeking a seat on the Allegany County Board of Education. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a series of forums in advance of the July 19^th Primary Election. On whether or not the school board was correct in instituting a mask mandate this past school year, candidate Lori Lepley says it was the wrong decision, adding that the science now backs that up…

Incumbent David Bohn said although he was opposed to the mandate, the board had no choice…

Candidate Janet Heavner spoke in support of the mandate, and felt the board actually acted too soon in choosing to end the requirement when it did…

 

On the question of  whether there are adequate safety measures in place to protect students, teachers and staff- incumbent Robert Farrell, who at one time headed school security, said he is comfortable with the current set-up…

Candidate Meggin Miller said she would like to see a tightening of the door buzzer entry system- as well as assurances that there are cameras are on all entry points…

Candidate Linda Widmyer also expressed some concern with school secretaries often times manning the entry points as opposed to uniformed security officers…