Brockton mayor opposes proposal to bring National Guard to high school for security
BROCKTON - Four Brockton school committee members are asking the National Guard to step in to help with security at Brockton High School, a proposal Mayor Robert Sullivan opposes.
Safety at the school has been an issue lately with multiple fights breaking out there. Several teachers were emotional at a school committee meting last month, some even breaking down in tears about repeated fights between students.
Four school committee members sent a letter to Sullivan and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey asking for the National Guard to help with school security. Sullivan told WBZ-TV in a statement he's against the proposal, adding only the governor can activate the National Guard. He also said in his statement he's met with the Brockton police chief to discuss school safety measures and protocols.
In a statement, Healey said, in part, "Our administration is committed to ensuring that schools are safe and supportive environments...We are aware of concerns raised about Brockton High School and are in touch with local officials."
About half of the school committee members plan to hold a news conference Monday morning on the issue. You can watch it live on CBS News Boston in the video above at 11:30 a.m.