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Council to consider funding SRO as Hot Springs School reviews budget cuts
Summary
School officials have flagged the school resource officer as a budget cut item; the city council discussed keeping the SRO at the current contribution level ($47,463) while the district finalizes its budget, and asked staff to place a formal funding item on a future agenda.
Councilors spent an extended segment weighing whether the city should commit to funding part of the school resource officer (SRO) after Hot Springs School District indicated the position is on a list for potential budget cuts.
Police Chief Ross Norton and other supporters described the officer’s activities and effect in the schools. Chief Norton said the officer has been involved in a large volume of school calls and disciplinary…
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