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Sarasota News Leader January 25, 2013 Page 19 approve another renewal of the district's spe- Board member Frank Kovach suggested armed security be provided at entry points to cial 1 mill tax in 2014, district officials said. schools, and board member Caroline Zucker The tax first won voter support in 2002. At that mentioned her concern about the cutbacks time, School Board in counseling and othmembers touted the er such services in the need for the additional We take this very seriously … schools, necessitated funding to support arts by the decline in revPeace of mind and the safety of our education and other enue. children is of utmost importance … "extras" the regular Kovach added that he budget could not fully Jane Goodwin felt the schools should Chairwoman cover. Sarasota County School Board have the type of controlled accesses found "We take this very seriously," Sarasota County School Board Chair- in some jewelry stores, where a second door woman Jane Goodwin said in launching the has been installed through which people have school security discussion during the work- to be buzzed in by store employees. shop. "We understand that you have concerns Adam Lanza, the assailant at Sandy Hook, after Sandy Hook, as do we, and we want to shot his way through a locked glass door make sure that you know that peace of mind to gain entry, so installation of bulletproof and the safety of our children is of utmost im- glass might be the next measure needed, portance to us all." Kovach said. Fencing surrounds the grounds at Bay Haven School for Basics Plus in north Sarasota. Photo by Norman Schimmel