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Ball Chatham CUSD 5 approves new school resource officer position and camera purchase
Summary
The board approved a new school resource officer position in collaboration with the Village of Chatham and authorized about $6,000 to buy cameras for the transportation department to bolster safety and supervision.
The Ball Chatham CUSD 5 board on Nov. 19 approved creation of a school resource officer (SRO) position to be filled in collaboration with the Village of Chatham, the district recap said. According to the recap, the officer will be assigned on student attendance days to support safety and security measures and strengthen the district’s safety program.
The board also approved spending about $6,000 to purchase cameras for the transportation department. Dr. Layman said the camera purchase is intended to enhance oversight of district transportation operations and student supervision.
The recap framed both items as operational steps to strengthen safety and oversight; details such as job description, assignment schedule and ongoing costs were not specified in the recap. Implementation details and timelines were not recorded; the district directed viewers to the full meeting video for more information.
