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Sheriff presents juvenile-detention interlocal agreement; county questions school impacts and equipment costs
Summary
Sheriff Russell Thornton presented an interlocal agreement with the North Central Regional Juvenile Detention Facility; commissioners asked about district impacts and Thornton said the facility would supply teachers and the county needs a new fingerprint machine costing $25,982.00.
Sheriff Russell Thornton presented a proposed interlocal cooperation agreement to allow Ottawa County to use the North Central Regional Juvenile Detention Facility in Geary County for housing juveniles and discussed conversations with the Kansas Department for Children and Families about overflow placement.
Commissioner Carla Grund relayed concerns raised by USD 239 Superintendent Dr. Curtis Stevens about potential impacts on the school district and whether teacher coverage would be required. Thornton said his understanding is that the juvenile facility would supply teachers and would cover food and other costs. Thornton also told the commission the county needs a new fingerprint machine because the current unit is incompatible with Windows 11; he reported the replacement cost as $25,982.00.
The discussion did not record a final vote on the interlocal agreement; the matter was presented for consideration and further review.
