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Orinda authorizes up to five school crossing guards, city to split cost with district
Summary
The council authorized the city manager to contract for crossing‑guard services (up to five positions), with the Orinda Union School District to reimburse 50% and the city committing to four guards this school year unless a demonstrated need for a fifth is shown.
The Orinda City Council on March 18 authorized the city manager to enter a contract for school crossing‑guard services covering up to five posts and to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Orinda Union School District for 50% of the annual cost.
Council members approved the step after a staff report that said volunteer and school‑staff crossing coverage is inconsistent and that professional contractors provide supervised, insured services able to cover split shifts. The cost in the staff proposal was approximately $118,800 annually for five guards; the city’s 50% share would be about $59,400. Removing one guard would reduce the city portion to…
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