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Orleans confirms SRO agreement and weighs fixes for congested elementary school pickup
Summary
Council confirmed the school resource officer agreement and discussed parent drop-off congestion on State Road 337 after the school rerouted pickup; staff will consult the superintendent and monitor safety impacts.
The council confirmed the school resource officer (SRO) arrangement after the school approved the agreement and asked council members to sign the SRO paperwork. The Chair asked members to provide signatures and follow up with the school point of contact so the agreement can be finalized.
Council members raised safety concerns after the elementary school changed its pickup pattern, funneling cars into a tight lot near State Road 337. A member said traffic backed up in both directions on 337 and warned that a large vehicle could pose a danger to waiting cars and children. Staff and council discussed possible operational fixes including rerouting, cones to direct vehicles to a larger lot, making the short access exit-only or prohibiting left turns, and speaking with the superintendent to monitor conditions over the coming days.
No formal ordinance or new traffic restriction was adopted at the meeting; council members asked staff to observe the new routing, speak with school officials and return with recommendations if congestion or safety issues persist. Council also noted Officer Riddle has settled into duties at the high school.
