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Council renews school resource officer agreement with Michigan City Area Schools for 2026'27
Summary
Council unanimously approved a two-year renewal to continue school resource officers in Michigan City schools for 2026 and 2027; supporters including a public commenter described the position as a longstanding and valuable liaison role.
The Michigan City Common Council on Dec. 16 approved a resolution renewing a local-government agreement to provide school resource officers to the Michigan City Area Schools for the 2026 and 2027 school years.
Councilman Visbalinski (sponsor) described the item as a renewal of an existing program that provides liaison officers to schools. Public comment in support included Tommy Kolava, who told the council the school resource officer role is a "traditional" and important presence in local high schools and should continue.
Council members who are former administrators and school-board members also spoke in favor, saying liaison officers add value to student safety and school partnerships. The resolution passed unanimously.
Provenance: introduced SEG 1147; public comment and passage concluded SEG 1235.
Speakers (as identified in the transcript): Councilman Visbalinski (sponsor), Tommy Kolava (public).
