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Superintendent: district hires experienced security director as SRO; start date in early November
Summary
The superintendent told the board the district has hired Bob Schwartz, an experienced director of security and former SRO, to serve at the high school; he is expected to start on Nov. 2.
During the superintendent report, the superintendent said the district had pursued county partnerships for School Resource Officer coverage without success and is now pursuing a local SRO. The superintendent and staff announced they had hired Bob Schwartz, currently a director of security in Galesburg, and said he will start with the district on November 2.
Trustees asked clarifying questions about the role and uniform expectations. Staff described the position as a school-based security officer who wears a radio and business-casual attire (polo and dress pants) rather than tactical gear. The superintendent said Schwartz will be stationed at the high school but would respond to district incidents as needed.
