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Parents and teachers urge dedicated SRO at Increase Miller after recent lockdowns

KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education · November 7, 2024
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Summary

Three public commenters — Barbara Assetta, Lindsay Smith and teacher‑parent Caitlin Watkins — urged the board to prioritize a dedicated school resource officer at Increase Miller, citing recent lockdowns and the district's current arrangement of one SRO shared across five buildings.

During the public forum, multiple community members urged the board to assign a dedicated school resource officer (SRO) to Increase Miller.

Barbara Assetta introduced herself and said she is the parent of two children at Increase Miller and requested a dedicated SRO, referencing school shootings and arguing for an immediate, on‑site police presence. "We can't be so naive to think that…

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