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Warren says school safety investments require steady local revenue; warns budget shifts could force trade‑offs
Summary
District presenters outlined a multi‑part safety framework and said increased spending on safety—school resource officers, rekeying, radios and fences—now consumes a sizable share of referendum funds and would suffer if operations revenue is reduced or shifted to charter schools.
Warren Township officials laid out a district safety framework and the spending trade‑offs that come with it, and asked legislators to consider the fiscal effects of property‑tax and funding proposals.
A district presenter described five safety pillars—physical, emotional/psychological, health, crisis preparedness and community engagement—and said investments now cover wages/benefits for school resource officers, vehicles and equipment. The district reported that safety makes up…
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