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School board approves first amendment to crossing guard contract, adds two positions
Summary
The Citrus County School Board approved a first amendment to its school crossing guard agreement with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office that adds two crossing-guard positions for identified safety hotspots; pay and hourly rates were unchanged.
Acting Chairman Joe Feherty said the board approved a first amendment to the district’s crossing guard contract with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office to add two positions at locations with safety concerns. The motion passed 4-0.
The amendment, presented by Educational Services staff and Chief Montgomery of the sheriff’s office, does not change the hourly pay rate, which the board discussed as $25 per hour (about $30.39 loaded). Board members said the two added positions respond to traffic and student-safety complaints at State Road 41 and Middle School Road and at Rock Crusher Elementary, where afternoon dismissal traffic has been heavy.
Board members thanked the sheriff’s office for having already placed a crossing guard at one of the locations on Jan. 24 and said part of the amendment covers back pay for hours already worked. Superintendent Dr. Hebert and board members discussed ongoing county-level traffic and development near Rock Crusher and asked staff to coordinate with the county engineer on construction traffic impacts.
During discussion, members noted the contract adds a second crossing-guard position at the 41/Middle School Road location because the roadway now has four lanes and increased traffic. The Rock Crusher position will be limited to afternoon bus dismissal hours. Chief Montgomery and board members said the sheriff’s office would continue to monitor and adjust as needed.
The motion to approve the first amendment was made by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Dodd, and carried 4-0.
Board members also noted an outstanding item about stop-arm violator cameras; staff said they plan to discuss that topic with the sheriff’s office once the sheriff’s office leadership settles into its new administration.
