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District applied for School Violence Prevention grant; board critiques language about SROs and restorative approaches
Summary
Peoria Unified said it submitted a School Violence Prevention Program grant that requests cameras, upgraded high‑school door access and handheld metal detectors; district leaders said they will follow up if awarded after trustees raised concerns about grant‑narrative language describing restorative approaches and SRO roles.
Peoria Unified staff informed the governing board that the district submitted a School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant application seeking funds for security cameras, high‑school door access control and handheld metal detectors.
Mr. Merlino (transportation/operations lead) and safety staff said the district accelerated the timeline to meet a June application deadline and used a hired grant writer to consolidate responses to required questions. The administration described the process as collaborative, noting letters of support and input from local police, fire departments and the Arizona Department of Education’s school safety staff. The district emphasized the…
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