News
November 13, 2024
Marysville Exempted Village School District has given notice that it will end an agreement with the city to provide School Resource Officers in each of the buildings. The move was part of a contingency plan enacted last week when the school levy failed. In addition to providing security for the buildings, the officers served as ambassadors for the police department with community students and families. Above, Officer Jason Nichols, one of the community SROs, interacts with students. Officials have said the eight resource officers and the sergeant that oversees the program will be absorbed by the police department.
Last day set for SROs
Nov. 27 will be end of the line for officers in schools after levy failure
City officials are looking at next steps for police officers assigned to the schools after the recent levy failure.
“We knew this was a possibility and we have a plan we are going to be implementing,” said Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks
In July the Marysville School Board approved a plan for ...