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Board approves renewal for two school resource officers after heated public debate
Summary
After hours of mixed public testimony, the Gilroy Unified board voted to renew a memorandum of understanding for two school resource officers and cited survey results showing broad support among staff, students and parents; opponents urged redirecting funds to wellness and restorative supports.
The Gilroy Unified School District board approved a renewal of its memorandum of understanding with the City of Gilroy for two school resource officers (SROs) after a lengthy public comment period in which parents, students and community groups both supported and opposed the arrangement.
Community speakers who opposed the renewal urged the board to invest in counselors and wellness centers rather than officers. One commenter said the proposed expense for two officers was “definitely excessive” and suggested the money could better fund alternatives such as mental-health services and wellness centers. Other speakers recounted negative experiences with officers and raised concerns about searches, profiling and the school-to-prison pipeline.
Several students and…
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