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County officials discuss providing SRO support to O'Donnell ISD amid existing ISD police grant
Summary
Sheriff Wanda Mason and staff reported meetings with O'Donnell ISD about providing a School Resource Officer or as‑needed assistance for 2025–26, but flagged concerns because the district has a grant for an ISD police force; no formal action was taken.
Lynn County officials discussed options to support O'Donnell Independent School District with a School Resource Officer (SRO) or on‑call assistance for the 2025–26 school year but took no formal action.
Sheriff Wanda Mason and Christopher Hennsley told the court they had met with O'Donnell ISD Superintendent Blake Nichols to explore the county sheriff's office providing an SRO. Officials noted the district has a grant for an ISD police force, which raised questions about jurisdiction, funding and whether county personnel would duplicate or supplement ISD‑funded officers. Mason said a school board meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the issue; Judge Mike Braddock and Commissioner Tate Gass said they plan to attend to voice concerns.
The court recorded the discussion for information only and did not direct staff to draft an agreement or vote on providing an SRO. Commissioners indicated interest in monitoring the district's board deliberations before taking further steps.
