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Oak Park Unified outlines options as crossing guard costs rise
Summary
Oak Park Unified School District told the MAC that crossing guard costs are increasing; the district is preparing an RFP and exploring grants, OPEF fundraising, and reducing low-use guard sites to manage 2026 funding.
Adam Rouch, representing Oak Park Unified School District, and Brad Benioff, Director of School Safety, told the MAC that the district is facing rising crossing guard costs for 2026 and is evaluating alternative funding sources. The district said it is preparing a request for proposals (RFP) to manage services next year and is considering grants, fundraising through the Oak Park Education Foundation and reducing low-use guard sites as options.
The presentation did not include specific cost figures or timelines beyond the RFP preparation; MAC members requested additional follow-up and noted that school evacuation and fire-response plans would be reviewed with county emergency services in a forthcoming meeting arranged by Supervisor Gorell's office.
