School districts that created online academies to cater to families who preferred virtual education during the pandemic are struggling to keep them open as enrollment drops and per-pupil costs rise. In Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a school district is shutting down its virtual option for elementary and middle schoolers.
Equipment for the six security guards ranges between $12,000 to $18,000. That money will come from the district’s operational fund. The guards will also receive training from local law enforcement.