School Resource Officer funding
Summary
The city spends about $371,000 a year on its two school resource officers but the schools cover only about 25%. City Manager Briseno says the SROs aren't going anywhere — but he's asking the school district for a more balanced cost-sharing arrangement as part of the 2027 budget.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city funds roughly $278,000 of the $371,000 annual SRO cost; a rebalanced agreement could shift more to the school district.
Students and schools keep their officers; city taxpayers could see relief if the split changes.
City taxpayers currently absorb about three-quarters of the cost.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — September 8, 2026
The city spends about $371,000 a year on its two school resource officers but the schools cover only about 25%. City Manager Briseno says the SROs aren't going anywhere — but he's asking the school district for a more balanced cost-sharing arrangement as part of the 2027 budget.
City Council — August 11, 2026
The city and school district share two SROs, but the schools fund only 75% of one position while the city pays for the other entirely. The council agreed to publicly debate that split during 2027 budget hearings.
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