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3 <br /> typical. Mr. Roberts responded that it was not atypical, and that some property lines <br /> extend to the center of the roadway. <br /> Task Force Member Schein commented regarding the existing statutes related to <br /> gatherings on school property and violations. Mr. Roberts shared that those provisions <br /> could apply in some cases, but that, to be a violation, they would need to occur in the <br /> presence of a law enforcement officer or school administrator. <br /> Task Force Member Richard Bradford expressed concern regarding the time it takes for <br /> a school administrator to initiate action and for law enforcement to respond. Mr. Roberts <br /> noted alternatives including calling 911 and involving the school resource officer (SRO). <br /> Task Force Member Evan Sredzienski asked about protesting on the sidewalk. Mr. <br /> Roberts noted that was typically where protests occurred. Co-Chair Hamilton referenced <br /> if the sidewalk was on school property, and Mr. Roberts responded that protesters could <br /> be removed in that case. UNC Law Professor Mary-Rose Papandrea commented that <br /> there is some public interest in sidewalks because sidewalks are where people gather. <br /> Task Force Member Simmons added that people cannot block the sidewalk and impede <br /> its use, but that protesters can line up single file to avoid that concern. He also noted that <br /> it may be worth recognizing who owned the sidewalk, but that law enforcement officers <br /> could not have plat maps readily available to address situations that might develop. <br /> Co-Chair Hamilton commented that interfering with school functions seemed to be a <br /> pivotal point and interfering with students' education was a concern. <br /> Task Force members and alternates briefly discussed conceal carry on school property, <br /> with Task Force Member Simmons noting that a weapon could be brought on school <br /> property provided it was locked up in a vehicle. Task Force Member Kate O'Boyle <br /> expressed concern that the presence of the weapon on the property could cause a <br /> disruption. Task Force Member Simmons noted that a conceal carry occurrence on <br /> school property was limited since students were not 21 years old, the minimum age for <br /> conceal carry, and that school districts had prohibitions against employees having <br /> weapons on campus. Task Force Alternate Andrew Poole confirmed school staff by <br /> policy could not have firearms on school property. <br /> Task Force Member Bradford inquired about a potential draft ordinance and issues the <br /> Task Force should consider regarding distances. Mr. Roberts responded that the shorter <br /> the distance the better, and that any provisions needed to apply directly to students. <br /> Task Force Member O'Boyle asked about protesters utilizing a bullhorn. Task Force <br /> Member Simmons noted that it becomes a problem when the use of a bullhorn disturbs <br /> the educational process. Task Force Member Chris Atack noted that two criteria apply — <br /> was it lawful for the parties to be there, and were they creating a disturbance. <br /> Task Force Member Schein commented that if the existing state statute had been <br /> enforced with the prior high school incident, the issue would have been addressed. Task <br />