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Board approves MOU with Town of Clarksville for school resource officer services
Summary
The board approved an MOU with the Town of Clarksville for SRO services; Clarksville approved the contract on Nov. 18 and the district will pay 25% of related benefits and salary costs, an expense already considered in the 2026 budget planning.
A town representative presented a memorandum of understanding between Greater Clark County Schools and the Town of Clarksville to provide School Resource Officer (SRO) services. The speaker said the Clarksville town council approved the agreement on Nov. 18 and that the district will pay one-quarter (25%) of SRO benefits and salaries under the arrangement.
The presenter connected the agreement to prior district discussions about Senate Bill 1 and noted the 2026 budget had been prepared with the SRO cost-share in mind. The board moved, seconded and approved the MOU by voice vote.
Board members asked a clarifying question about the 25% figure and staff confirmed that the district share is 25% as presented. Staff indicated the MOU and related costs were already considered in budget planning for 2026.
