After the Caldwell electorate voted down its school district’s $4.1 million supplemental levy in May, school resource officers (SROs) have become one of the casualties of budget cuts .
Instead, Eagle Eye Security will step up to fill the void. At the school board’s Monday meeting, members approved a yearlong contract with the private force, which will allocate three officers to patrol Caldwell schools while class is in session.
Caldwell High School, Canyon Springs Alternative High School and Syringa Middle School (now for all students in grades 7 and 8) will each have their own officer. The contract also allows for the possibility of a fourth officer for Jefferson Middle School (now for all students in grades 5 and 6) should funds become available.
Previously, the district contracted with the Caldwell Police Department to have SROs. Had the district renewed the contract this year, there would have been four SROs at Caldwell schools throughout the 2024-25 school year.
As it stands, costs are being covered by federal Title IV-A grants and the general fund, while the district continues to pursue other grant opportunities.