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Board approves three‑year SRO agreement with city, includes 60‑day cancellation clause
Summary
The board approved a three‑year memorandum of understanding with Fairmont PD for a school resource officer (2026–27 through 2028–29); the agreement sets the district's share of cost in Appendix C and includes a mutual 60‑day cancellation clause so the arrangement can be revisited during the term.
The Fairmont Area School Board approved a three‑year memorandum of understanding with the city for a school resource officer covering the 2026–27 through 2028–29 school years.
Board materials included Appendix C, which specifies the district’s share of the SRO cost for each year of the agreement. Board discussion emphasized that, while the contract term is three years, both Fairmont Police Department and the school district retain the right to cancel with 60 days’ notice so the partnership can be reviewed and adjusted if necessary.
Board members said the SRO arrangement has operated well in recent years and that the mutual cancellation provision helps ensure ongoing oversight. The board moved and seconded the renewal and approved it without recorded amendment.
No additional operational details (such as officer assignment or exact dollar shares) were read aloud at the meeting; the board approved the memorandum as presented in the meeting packet.
