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Commissioners approve part‑time elementary SRO funded by Eastbrook grant; sheriff notifies board of approved drone grant application
Summary
The board approved the sheriff’s request for a part‑time school resource officer paid by Eastbrook (grant funding) to staff the elementary school and ratified the sheriff’s intent to bring a Norfolk Southern grant request to purchase a drone to a future meeting.
Sheriff Garcia told the commission that Eastbrook has funded a part‑time school resource officer position to serve Grant County elementary students; the county will keep its full‑time SRO covering the high and middle schools and add the part‑time officer at the elementary school. "The individual... is a tier 1, certified, police officer, and he will start on the 28th if you guys approve this," the sheriff said.
Commissioner Bargeley moved to approve the request for the part‑time SRO and Commissioner Wright seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. The sheriff also said the council had approved funding for the position at its prior meeting and said he will bring an approved Norfolk Southern grant application to the board soon to purchase a drone; staff will work with the county clerk/administration on required paperwork.
Speakers in the meeting confirmed other schools are negotiating their own arrangements; the sheriff said Madison Grant is still exploring options.
Next steps: The part‑time SRO hire was approved and the sheriff will return with paperwork related to the Norfolk Southern drone grant when ready.
