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SRO contract talks with City of Holcomb: district asked to contribute $36,000 annually and $11,000 radio; raises capped at 4% proposed
Summary
The district is in early negotiations with the City of Holcomb to continue the school resource officer role. The city proposed a $36,000 annual district contribution, a one‑time $11,000 purchase for radio connectivity and contract language limiting raises to a not‑to‑exceed 4% increase per year; superintendent said he supports the position and asked the board to authorize continued negotiations.
Superintendent Dr. Myers briefed the board on early terms discussed with the City of Holcomb to continue the School Resource Officer (SRO) arrangement that began under a previous grant. He said the city proposed three primary elements: a $36,000 annual district contribution, a one‑time $11,000 radio purchase to resolve a connectivity issue at the high school, and a contract clause that caps raises at not to exceed 4% per year.
Dr. Myers said he is a strong proponent of retaining the SRO because the role saves principals’ time and supports relationship building with students; he noted he was uncomfortable with contractual language that locks in a fixed annual raise and prefers district counsel to draft or review terms rather than accepting the city’s lawyer‑drafted agreement. The superintendent asked the board for a general high sign to continue negotiations with the goal of implementing a new contract July 1 and completing paperwork by the May board meeting.
