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Warren County amends 2026 budget to reflect Queensbury school resource officer contract
Summary
Supervisors approved a budget amendment to record the appropriate revenue and expense codes for the Queensbury Union Free School District school resource officer contract, noting the contract increase was approved previously and the amendment corrects coding for 2026.
Warren County supervisors approved an amendment to the county budget to reflect the proper revenue and expense codes for the 2026 Queensbury Union Free School District school resource officer (SRO) contract. County staff said the district requested more officer time last year, the contract increase was approved previously, and this amendment updates accounting codes to match the agreement.
Officials described the SRO program structure: most SROs are retired officers rehired under waivers, while a small number (including the officer assigned to Queensbury) are active full-time officers. The county noted it pays flat-rate amounts twice per year and may need further amendments if staffing or service levels change.
A supervisor commended Officer Carpenter for his rapport with students and presence at school events; that praise was recorded in the public discussion but was not a formal action item. Supervisor Strainer moved to approve the budget amendment; Supervisor Driscoll seconded and the board approved the amendment by voice vote.
