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Board okays half-share of police vehicle for SRO with City of Truesdale
Summary
The board approved splitting the $74,282.42 purchase price for a police vehicle with the City of Truesdale to provide an SRO vehicle for Rebecca Boone; the district’s share is 50 percent, and the agreement is a one-time payment.
WARREN CO. R-III trustees approved a cost-share agreement with the City of Truesdale to purchase a police vehicle that would be used by the district’s school resource officer assigned to Rebecca Boone Elementary.
Staff told the board the vehicle’s total cost is $74,282.42 and the district’s share would be exactly half. The agreement was described as a one-time payment; the city would retain responsibility for vehicle maintenance. Staff said grant applications are also being pursued that could reduce the district’s net cost.
Representatives from the Truesdale police department explained their operational staffing and said officers respond to all district schools for drills and incidents, not only the school located in the city limits. Board members asked clarifying questions about geographic responsibility and responses to incidents across district schools; staff confirmed the SRO or department will respond districtwide when needed.
A motion to approve the cost-share agreement passed by voice vote.
