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Dayton Public Schools safety office seeks bigger budget for training, cameras and staff; board presses for staffing clarity
Summary
District chief of safety and security presented a proposed budget increase to pay for three new positions, more training for school resource officers and equipment maintenance; board members pressed for clarity on payroll sources, student ID uses and firearms training for unarmed staff.
Chief of Safety and Security (name not specified) told the Dayton City School District Board of Education on May 13 that the department’s fiscal 2026 budget request would add three full-time positions and increase non-payroll spending for camera maintenance, access control, the Navigate360 drill-tracking system and other safety tools.
The request reflects a net staffing increase from 62 to 65 full-time employees in the safety and security unit and a non-payroll increase of roughly $52,000 tied to contract services, Chief (name not specified) said. He described items in the “purchase services” line as district radios, camera maintenance, Navigate360 subscription fees, student ID maintenance, NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers) training, fingerprinting and grant-writing services.
Why it matters: the department said the investments support prevention, response and vetting — aims the chief tied to smaller class disruptions and lower absenteeism if…
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