I recently came across the tragic story of Amanda Grace 'Gracie' Collette, and I've been thinking a lot about the implications of her case. One angle that's been on my mind is the school board's role in ensuring safety on campus. It's shocking to consider that there might have been prior knowledge about the handgun being on school grounds. If the allegations in the wrongful death lawsuit are true, it makes me question what protocols were in place at Dillard High School at the time. It's devastating for Amanda's family to have to grapple with their loss while also fighting for accountability. I hope their lawsuit drives meaningful changes in school safety policies to prevent something like this from ever happening again. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Amanda. They deserve answers and assurance that the system can and will do better to protect students.
