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Clarke County School District to fund full School Resource Officer program for 2025–26, commission approves agreement
Summary
The commission approved a 2025–26 school resource officer (SRO) agreement between the Athens‑Clarke County Police Department and the Clarke County School District. The district will fund salaries and overtime for six officers — four in middle schools and two in high schools — at a total reported cost of $470,000.
The Athens‑Clarke County Mayor and Commission on July 15 approved a school resource officer agreement for fiscal year 2025–26 between the Athens‑Clarke County Police Department and the Clarke County School District. The motion to approve was moved by Commissioner Myers and seconded by Commissioner Link; the commission voted in favor with no recorded opposition.
Chief Salters of the Athens‑Clarke County Police Department appeared to explain changes in the contract and the funding arrangement. Chief Salters told the commission that…
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