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Charlottesville schools to post draft SRO MOU after work-group finds broad support but cites safety and role concerns
Summary
Staff will post a draft school resource officer (SRO) memorandum of understanding (MOU) for public comment after work-group focus groups found roughly 80% support for returning SROs; students and community members asked for clear role definitions, trauma-informed training and limits on firearms visibility.
Denise Johnson, supervisor of strategic initiatives for Charlottesville City Schools, told the board the work group’s focus groups — about 100 combined students and adults — found that "80% of individuals who were polled, whether they were students or adults, either somewhat or definitely agreed with returning SROs back into the schools." Staff said the draft MOU will be posted on the division website for public review and comment beginning tomorrow, with community events (including an Aug. 26 "Can I Talk to You" event) to gather feedback before the board reviews any final revisions in September.
Supporters — including building principals and safety staff — framed SROs as a way to rebuild in‑house emergency response, restore day‑to‑day…
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