Petition Calls for Pause of HCS Plexiglass Barrier Installations

A new petition has been brought against Horry County Schools to stop the further installation of plexiglass barriers. HCS is currently in the process of installing the shields around desks in their middle and high schools after completing installation in their elementary schools. However, a new petition is asking the school to pause their work until certain ‘issues’ are resolved. This includes demands for the districts to perform background checks on the outside contractors performing the work. They’re also asking the State Fire Marshal to determine if the plexiglass actually acts as more of a fire hazard than as a safety mechanism.