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School official: 11 of 12 SRO positions filled; one vacancy and grant match remain a concern
Summary
At a joint meeting, school presenters told county leaders the district has 12 school resource officer (SRO) positions funded in part by a state grant but currently reports 11 filled positions and one vacancy; officials said they are coordinating with the sheriff to meet the grant's 2-to-1 match and will follow up with salary details.
A school presenter told county commissioners and board members that the district funds 12 school resource officer positions through a state grant but currently has one vacancy.
"We do have, at this time, 11 officers and 1 vacant," the presenter said, adding that the district and sheriff's office are working to ensure the grant match is met. The presenter also described the grant as a 2-to-1 match and said the current grant funding is not sufficient to cover all positions.
Commissioners pressed for additional details, asking how many SROs were short and what the annual base salary is. The presenter said exact salary figures would be provided in a follow-up. County and school representatives discussed transportation and how officers are assigned to schools, noting officers commonly rotate between high schools and middle schools when staffing levels change.
The exchange underscored two operational constraints: the grant match requirement and local staffing availability. Officials said the sheriff's office is part of the coordination to fill the vacancy and that one high school officer recently shifted to a middle school post to cover needs.
The district did not propose a formal policy change at the meeting; presenters pledged to report back with precise salary data and any additional funding requests. The boards agreed to continue coordination to meet the grant conditions and ensure SRO coverage at district campuses.
