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Council approves school resource officer contract with Independence School District
Summary
Council voted to approve a school resource officer (SRO) contract with Independence School District No. 1 for the 2026–27 school year; roll call showed unanimous support from present members.
The council considered and approved a contract to provide a school resource officer for Independence School District No. 1 for the 2026–27 school year.
During the agenda item, staff described the updated contract language and enhancements. "Contract. Same same idea. Contracts beefed beefed up," a staff member said while summarizing changes. The motion to approve was seconded and the council adopted the contract by roll call with all present voting yes.
The contract approval authorizes the city and school district to finalize the SRO arrangement for the coming school year; staff did not provide a dollar figure at the time of the vote in the transcript.
