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Riverview School District urges continued funding for high‑school SRO as current levy nears expiration
Summary
Riverview School District leaders and Duval police told council that the dedicated school resource officer for the high school has improved safety and relationships, and they asked the city to consider continued funding when the supporting levy expires at the end of 2025.
Riverview School District superintendent Dr. Susan Leach and assistant superintendent for business Jen Robertson urged the Duval City Council on Jan. 7 to preserve funding for the high‑school school resource officer (SRO) position that has been funded through a voter levy that expires at the end of 2025.
Why it matters: School resource officers operate differently than school security staff and administrators, district leaders said — SROs build long‑term relationships with students and provide an on‑site…
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