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Board discusses campus resource officer amid concerns about cost and role
Summary
Board members revisited a proposal to consider contracting a campus resource officer, noting potential benefits for building relationships as well as significant cost implications (contract example around $28,000 plus benefits); no final decision recorded.
A Weaver Union board member urged the district to "seriously consider" contracting a campus resource officer, saying officers can provide positive connections and help in office situations but cautioning that the role is not a cure-all.
The board member noted cost concerns: "it's about $28,000 for an officer because it comes with the officer and then all ... retirement," and said that actual costs could vary depending on whether the district contracts through a city, the county sheriff or a vendor. Discussion participants also noted current staffing limitations in local sheriff's departments that could affect availability.
Board members discussed trade-offs: potential benefits (onsite presence, relationship-building and support during parent meetings) versus drawbacks (parent concerns about policing on campuses, ongoing salary and benefit obligations, and an increase in parental expectations). The transcript records discussion and a recommendation to study contract options; no vote or binding contract decision was recorded in the provided transcript.
