The 2026-2027 tentative Education Fund budget includes a 20,000 increase tied to the City of Urbana for school resource officer (SRO) services. This indicates the district expects either expanded SRO coverage, increased cost-sharing, or adjusted service levels with the City. While this is framed as an increase in contractual services, it also underscores an ongoing investment in campus safety and law enforcement presence. Vendors offering complementary school safety solutions—such as training, threat assessment, mental health-supportive safety programs, or technology that integrates with SRO operations—can engage around how the district plans to leverage the enhanced funding and where non-sworn services or tools might support the SRO program.
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