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Northshore board declines to renew Bothell High SRO contract after hours of public comment
Summary
After extensive public comment from students, parents and staff, the Northshore School District board considered but voted down an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Bothell to provide a school resource officer at Bothell High School; the board approved other staffing and capital actions the same night.
The Northshore School District board of directors considered an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Bothell to provide School Resource Officer (SRO) services at Bothell High School for the 2026-27 school year and did not approve the renewal after extended public comment and board discussion.
The issue dominated public comment for the meeting. Dozens of Bothell High School students—including Ariana Benita—testified that Officer Ware is a trusted adult who provides emotional support, immediate emergency response and everyday presence that helps them feel safe. "Please don't take that away from me," Ariana Benita said, describing Mr. Ware as "a support system, a safe space, and a person who students trust." Several other students and parents described…
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