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Board approves two additional school police officers to boost coverage
Summary
The board approved personnel actions that add two school police officers — one to cover elementary schools and a part-time roving officer — to reduce overtime burdens and provide more regular coverage across buildings.
The Big Spring School District board approved new personnel items on Sept. 15 that include hiring two additional school police officers.
Administrators explained the hires will improve coverage across the district's buildings and reduce the overtime burden on current officers. One hire is intended to provide routine coverage for elementary schools; the other is a part-time, roving position to support after-school events and act as a substitute when other officers are unavailable. The board noted budgeted funds for the positions had been identified under athletics and activities for the part-time role and that shared equipment and scheduling would help manage costs.
The board also approved an updated job description for the school police officer position. Supporters emphasized the hires enhance safety and staffing flexibility; administrators noted specifics of scheduling and that a small amount of additional operational detail would be handled by the director of security and central office staff.
