CAZENOVIA - The Weston School Board voted this week to hire a temporary police liaison officer, but the district is divided over another proposal to install security cameras in the school where Principal John Klang was shot to death last month.

"I feel my school was safe before this fluke. I don't think we need to go overboard," said Amy Mathews, a Weston parent, in reference to the Sept. 29 shooting. Freshman Eric Hainstock has been charged with Klang's murder.

Allen Sklar, a sophomore, agreed. "I think we're being watched pretty good," he said. "I don't think we need cameras."

The board voted unanimously Monday evening to hire a temporary officer until a permanent security plan can be developed. Members also are considering putting cameras in the school's hallways, partly to prevent bullying.

Other possible security measures include creating a buzzer system to let people into the building during school hours. During the day, only the high school entrance would remain unlocked, but the inside doors would be locked and could only be opened by a buzzer inside the office or by a staff member with a pass or key.

The measures are similar to those adopted by the Hillsboro School District, whose District Administrator Ron Benish attended the meeting. Hillsboro is about 15 miles northest of Casenovia, in Vernon County.

Benish lauded Hillsboro's security system, saying students and parents appreciate the cameras, door buzzers and police liaison officer.

"Our security system helps a lot," Benish said. "You people, you better err on the side of safety."

"If other schools who haven't had this tragedy are putting in safety measures, why wouldn't we do this at Weston?" said Mitzi Hisel, a Weston parent.

The School Board will decide whether to hire a permanent police liaison officer after deciding what the district's future security plan will be. The temporary police officer's salary will be paid with money from the $50,000 grant Weston has received from the federal government after the school shooting.

The board also voted unanimously to have only the high school entrance open during the school day once buses are unloaded. Members also decided to indefinitely continue having volunteers check in any visitors.

Melissa Nigh, who has been acting as interim principal since John Klang's death, was officially appointed as his replacement.

The district also hired Tom Andres, for a limited term, to revise Weston's crisis plan and formulate a violence risk assessment policy for the school. He will also examine ways to cut down on teasing and urge students to report threats without fear of reprisal.