Rookie, what would happen to YOU if you didn't follow your employer's policies? Do you have a family that depends on your income? How do you explain to your wife losing your job because you refused to do what your employer wants you to do?
I will bet you a dollar to a doughnut there IS a written policy. I have two three ring binders on my desk full of policies. My corporation's policy for an event like this is in there.
Also, know that I am not a fan of zero tolerance, but that policy is put in place by the school board, people...
Speaking as one of those "clear thinking" educators who has been on the job for 37 years, you need to understand where building principals fit into the chain of command. This principal was following the policy put in place by his employer, the school board. What would happen to you if you...
If carrying teachers have their weapons locked up, what happens if there is an attack during lunch, and the teacher is out of the room where the weapon is locked up? If the weapons are in the building, they need to be with the teacher at all times.