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Green Bay Schools Start Backpack Checks, Set Clear-Bag Requirement for Grades 6–12

Officials describe the bag rule as an immediate safety measure with broader recommendations headed to the school board in October.

A police car sits outside Green Bay East High School Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in Green Bay, Wis. Morry Gash/AP Photo
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Overview

  • Police say a 16-year-old brought a loaded handgun and ammunition to Preble High School last week, and recommended charges include disorderly conduct, battery, and multiple weapons offenses.
  • Bag checks began this week at school entrances, creating long lines at the start of the day but only minor delays overall, according to students and district officials.
  • Starting Sept. 22, students in grades 6–12 must use clear backpacks, and those who do not will have their bags stored in a locked room until the end of the day.
  • More than 400 people attended a safety roundtable where ideas ranged from metal detectors and additional officers to ammunition-sniffing dogs and mental-health supports, with a briefing set for the Oct. 13 board meeting.
  • Student pushback includes a petition with 636 signatures opposing clear bags, while community support has supplied about 600 backpacks and $42,000 in donations to help students comply.