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Rockdale ISD trustees unanimously approve second Milam County deputy at junior high
Summary
The Rockdale ISD Board of Trustees voted 7–0 on Aug. 7 to add a second Milam County Sheriff's Deputy to the junior high campus after county officials presented a cost-sharing proposal that would cover equipment, fuel and maintenance and include overtime for evening events.
The Rockdale Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Aug. 7 to add a second Milam County Sheriff's Deputy to its junior high campus. The special board meeting was held at 12:00 p.m. in the Rockdale Junior High School Library.
Trustee Julia Cardona moved to approve the addition and Trustee Amy Casas seconded; the motion carried 7–0. The minutes record that the change will result in a total of two Milam County deputies and two Rockdale ISD school safety specialists assigned across the district. The board recorded the motion as "Motion by Julia Cardona, seconded by Amy Casas to approve the addition of a second Milam County Sheriff’s Deputy to serve the Junior High campus, resulting in a total of two deputies and two school safety specialists assigned across the district. Motion carried (7 for - 0 against)."
Prior to the vote, Milam County law enforcement and district safety staff presented the proposed support plan. The presentation, led by representatives from the Milam County Sheriff's Department and Rockdale ISD safety staff, described a partnership model that would offset some district expenses. The minutes state that "Milam County has offered to reduce costs by covering equipment, fuel, and maintenance expenses," and that the county's proposed per‑officer cost includes overtime compensation for support at evening and after‑school events.
No public comments were registered for the public forum portion of the meeting. The board recorded the meeting as adjourned at 12:47 p.m.
The decision takes effect immediately as recorded in the minutes; the district did not specify dollar amounts or a formal interlocal agreement in the minutes provided.
