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Council approves addition of four school crossing safety advocates after members say they were not shown original contract
Summary
The council approved a Feb. 1 amendment to the city's school crossing-guards service contract to add four safety advocates and increase the contract by $24,211 to $510,540.75; several council members said they had not seen the original contract and urged better prior communication even as they voted to avoid delaying service for students.
The Chester City Council on Jan. 22 voted to approve an amendment to the city's service contract for school crossing guards that adds four safety advocates, expands coverage at four additional locations and increases the contract by $24,211 for the remainder of the 2024–2025 school year.
The resolution says the amendment takes effect Feb. 1, 2025, increases the contract to a total of $510,540.75 and states the Chester Upland School District is required by law to pay half of the cost.
Several council members raised concerns during the…
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