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Council to consider part‑time school resource officer contract for Our Lady of Peace

Grove Park Summit Council · October 30, 2025

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Summary

Council reviewed a revised part‑time SRO contract proposed for Our Lady of Peace School; the diocese and school would reimburse the borough at $30 per hour and coverage would be provided on an "as available" basis. Council expected to vote on the contract next week to allow SRO coverage for the remainder of the school year.

Borough staff presented a revised contract to place a part‑time school resource officer (SRO) at Our Lady of Peace School for the remainder of the school year.

Jen, borough staff, said she had revised the contract after meetings with the police chief and school officials and would circulate the revision to council. Chief Yarns and school principal Mrs. D'Orenzi attended earlier meetings, and school and diocesan representatives told the borough they are prepared to reimburse part‑time officer pay at $30 per hour. Jen said the contract is drafted to make coverage available "as available," and that council should not be committed to full‑time coverage on any specific day if part‑time officers are not available.

Why it matters: the school and diocesan representatives sought a police presence following safety concerns; a full‑time officer was judged cost‑prohibitive and the part‑time model was offered as a compromise. The arrangement would be reimbursed by the school/diocese rather than funded from borough operating taxes.

Next steps: staff circulated the revised contract and asked council to vote next week to permit the county or borough to finalize arrangements and allow SRO placement pending officer availability.