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Chester to consider extension of crossing‑guard contract covering 34 posts at 30 locations
Summary
Council members questioned details of an extension with SCM Management LLC to provide crossing guards (safety advocates) for the 2025–26 school year; staff said the contract is not to exceed approximately $471,000, covers 34 crossing guards at about 30 locations, includes floaters and monthly training, and pays only for hours actually worked.
City of Chester officials reviewed Resolution 86 on Monday, July 21, a request to extend and amend a service contract with SCM Management LLC to provide crossing guards (referred to in the meeting as “safety advocates”) for the 2025–26 school year.
The presentation to council included a contract worksheet that lists crossing‑guard locations, a line‑item cost breakdown and event expenses. City staff said the contract covers 34 crossing guards at 30 locations across the city; a small number of corners have two guards. The company’s representatives said floaters/substitutes are used when guards call…
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