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Board hears annual school safety report: three SROs, more counselors and expanded training
Summary
Crook County SD presented its annual safety report: the district funds three SROs (elementary, middle, high), has increased licensed counselors to nine, invests in 'Connect Clubs' and exceeds state training drill requirements; trustees discussed cameras, ballistic film and facility improvements.
District officials and school resource officers presented the annual school safety report to the Crook County SD board, outlining prevention and preparedness efforts and recent investments in student support.
Staff framed safety around four pillars: prevention and culture, mental-health and student support, facility security and preparedness/training. The district has funded "Connect Clubs" to foster student connection and budgeted about $250,000 for that program, and officials said licensed counselors' numbers have increased to nine across the district.
Officer Kaufman described the SRO program and the relationships SROs have built with students. "The relationships that we have, the SROs and the kids here are fantastic," he said, adding that the district currently has three SROs assigned (elementary, middle and high school) and that officers participate in debriefs and frequent interactive trainings that exceed the state-required drill frequency.
Facilities staff described secured entry work and plans to add card-access and camera systems where feasible, noting some buildings lack power for cameras and that comprehensive ballistic-film installation could be costly (staff estimated such a program could approach $1,000,000 if done district-wide). The board discussed targeted approaches, such as focusing on vestibules and specific exterior windows first.
Trustees praised the partnership between SROs and school staff and asked staff to continue prioritizing low-cost, high-impact measures for parking-lot safety and access control. No formal action was required on the safety report; staff will return with project-specific proposals and cost estimates as needed.
