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School Resource Officer Agreement with Pinellas County Schools
Summary
The school district wants to pay only for guardians instead of full officers at elementary schools, cutting city reimbursement by about $117,000. The commission chose to keep six SROs and absorb the difference, citing safety and relationships built with kids.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $102,349 more stays in the city's general fund if SROs are kept versus switching to guardians.
✅Who benefits
Students, parents, and school staff at all six public schools in Tarpon Springs.
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