Dr. Justin Collins introduces Smithville school protection officers

Dr. Justin Collins introduced the district’s school protection officers and asked the board and audience to recognize them during a Smithville R-II meeting.

"These are our school protection officers," Dr. Collins said when he called the group forward. He told the meeting the four officers together have more than 100 years of law‑enforcement experience and described routine duties ranging from traffic control to ensuring student safety; he added that the officers’ "number 1 duty is protecting our schools and making us all feel safe."

Dr. Collins named the officers as Mike Mast, Eric Randolph, Edward Morales and Thad Seaver and asked the audience for a round of applause. The introductions were part of school updates and did not include a board vote or action.

Board members and the superintendent thanked the officers for their service.