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Council holds over school resource officer contract amid requests for data and training details
Summary
Council voted to hold over Resolution R25-52, which would extend the school resource officer (SRO) agreement for the 2025–26 school year, after members requested updated data, training information and time to consult the school district.
The Binghamton City Council held over a resolution (R25-52) on Aug. 27 that would extend the agreement placing school resource officers (SROs) in city schools for the 2025–26 academic year. Members said they needed updated data and clarity on training and role definitions before approving a renewal.
Why it matters: The extension would fund three SROs — one each at East and West middle schools and one at Binghamton High School — and affects how the district staffs safety, discipline and student…
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