The Christian County Board of Education voted at its last meeting to add another school resource officer to its police department, citing the growing needs of the district’s Day Treatment Program at the Christian County Learning Center.
The board unanimously approved the position, which will be funded through state grants tied to the specialized program rather than the district’s general operating budget.
School Safety Director Clayton Sumner said the decision came after administrators evaluated the program during its first month of operation and determined dedicated law enforcement support was needed…