Abstract cutter-morning star school district cutter-morning star school district is apublicschool districtbased in garland county, arkansas

The district provides comprehensive education for more than 650 pre-k through grade 12 students while employing more than 80 teachers and staff. The district and its schools are accredited by the arkansas department of education. Garland county residents have a per capita income of $17,961 with over 19% living below the poverty line. Garland county population stands at less than 38,000 residents. In garland county 31% of children are in poverty and the school funding per pupil is less than the national average. Cutter-morning star school district maintains relationships with local law enforcement and regularly examines each school site for vulnerabilities. Findings from the assessments indicate a significant need for upgrades to our facilities including metal/weapon detectors at the entrances of both the high school and the elementary school. Also, mobile and portable radios with awin operability to provide the fastest response time from law enformenent and emergency management agencies in the event of a school shooting, bomb threat, or other school violence atrocities. These upgrades are critical to mitigate violence within our schools while providing a safe learning environment for our children.