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Forest Park council questions whether school district should run crossing-guard program amid rising liabilities
Summary
Officials said the village currently administers crossing guards (50/50 cost split with District 91) but faces rising workers’ compensation costs and staffing challenges; council directed staff to consult District 91 and report back on timing and options for transferring administration.
Forest Park officials told the council they are re-evaluating who should administer the village’s crossing-guard program after staff identified persistent recruitment and liability problems.
Chair (speaker 1) said the crossing-guard program is split 50/50 with District 91 but is administered by the police department. The chair told the council that "our crossing guards have the same liability as a police…
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