District adds a school resource officer with the sheriff

What happened

The board approved an agreement with the Piute County Sheriff's Office to add a school resource officer. The district pays 70% of the cost and the county pays 30%, plus start-up costs like gear and a vehicle. The officer works for the sheriff.

Why it matters to families

Students will see a law officer at school. The officer now helps with emergency plans and gives safety lessons, and the job adds a new ongoing cost to the district budget.

The evidence

May 12, 2026 approved minutes record the 70/30 cost split and a unanimous vote to approve the SRO agreement; October 2026 draft minutes show the new officer reporting on school emergency plans.

The source