On Wednesday, Miami-Dade County School Board members planned to “explore” the “feasibility of a wearable panic button for school staff to enhance our current mobile alert system.”

Maxeme “Max” Tuchman is challenging Mary Blanco, the incumbent, in November to serve as the Miami-Dade School Board member who represents District 7.

Mary Blanco and Max Tuchman are both candidates running for election to the Miami-Dade County Public School Board to represent District 7. Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg hosted a short debate on Sunday.

After the Broward County School Board approved and implemented metal detectors in some schools, the Miami-Dade County School Board will consider if it’s a security policy the district needs.