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Board tables decision to convert SRO role after community praise for Percy Turner and county contract uncertainty
Summary
The RSU 10 board tabled action to replace a school resource officer (SRO) contract with a district‑employed school safety officer after public comments praising long‑time school officer Percy Turner and discussion that the Oxford County Sheriff's Office had not signed a renewal contract.
The RSU 10 School Board tabled a proposal to approve a district school safety officer position in place of an Oxford County Sheriff's Office school resource officer contract following public comment and continued negotiation with the sheriff’s office.
Multiple community members addressed the board in support of Percy Turner, who serves as the region’s school resource officer. Annette Caldwell, a teacher of 21 years at the district, said Turner "has never walked away from a difficult situation" and praised his calmness and availability. Resident Neil Austin said he…
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