Board pauses final action on school security officer grant; asks for fuller briefing
Board members asked staff and the superintendent for more detail on proposed School Security Officer (SSO) positions funded largely by a federal grant before approving the consent-item appropriation; members sought clarity on job roles, oversight, and long-term funding obligations after the grant ends.
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The board deferred final action on a federal grant to fund five School Security Officer (SSO) positions after multiple supervisors expressed concerns and asked for additional briefings with the superintendent. Staff described the award as a multi-year federal grant that covers a majority of the positions' cost; the school division would provide a local match and evaluate whether to continue funded positions once the grant expires.
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