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Academy ISD approves SRO MOU with Bell County, district to pay 85% of salaries
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department for SRO salary increases, with Academy ISD covering 85% of the cost and Bell County the remainder; the motion was unanimous 7-0.
The Academy ISD Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department on June 25 that accommodates SRO salary increases while confirming the district will not bear more than its agreed share. Under the approved arrangement, Academy ISD will pay 85% of SRO salary costs and Bell County will cover the remaining portion. The motion to approve the MOU was made by Alex Bass and seconded by Dana White and passed 7-0.
Board members emphasized the district will not accept a pay increase arrangement that shifts an unexpected cost fully onto the district. Trustees asked staff to proceed with the MOU per the agreement terms; no further fiscal details were provided in the public minutes.
