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Board approves time-limited addendum with township for Class 3 officers after lengthy debate
Summary
After multiple amendments and a roll-call vote, the board approved an addendum to the shared-service agreement with the Berkeley Heights Police Department for Class 3 special law enforcement officers that was amended to run through Aug. 31, 2025, rather than the longer initial term. The vote followed discussion about sick-time, market-rate language and whether township costs should be capped.
The board debated an addendum to the shared-service agreement with the Berkeley Heights Police Department to formalize the use and funding of Class 3 special law enforcement officers (SLEOs) in district schools. Concerns focused on the term length of an addendum that originally extended through 2028, the potential for uncapped costs (sick time, overtime) and a desire for clearer market-rate language.
Board members proposed and approved an amendment that set…
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