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Public commenters urge retirees to consider school crossing guard roles
Summary
Two residents testified during public comment that serving as a school crossing guard is a flexible, rewarding way for retirees to give back to their neighborhood and encouraged others to sign up.
A public commenter (Speaker 1) told the meeting they became a school crossing guard after retiring, saying the role let them give back to their neighborhood and community.
"I'm a retired person and wanted to give back to my neighborhood, my community, so I decided to be a school crossing guard," the commenter said. Another commenter, who said they had worked in retail and retired, added that they have been serving for 11 years and described the interactions with children and neighbors as very positive: "The interactions, the kids, the community, everything is awesome. I love it. I'm glad I'm making them happy, and it makes me happy to see that they're happy."
The second commenter also framed the position as accessible and flexible, encouraging others to consider the work. "If you're looking for something flexible and you make money and you're still nice and all this stuff like that, this is it. Come do it," they said. Meeting records show these remarks were delivered during the public comment portion; no formal motion, vote, or staff report on crossing guard recruitment was recorded in the transcript provided.
The comments highlighted volunteer and part-time opportunities that some residents use after retirement to remain active in the community. Speakers emphasized personal satisfaction and direct interaction with students as primary benefits. The meeting did not include a documented staff response, directive, or recruitment plan in the transcript provided; any follow-up by the governing body was not specified.
