oted unanimously on Monday, May 19, to authorize a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Woodland Police Officers’ Association, laying the groundwork for a dedicated school resource officer (SRO) to begin work in the 2025–2026 school year.
Under the agreement, the city will fully fund the position at an annual cost of $132,432, with the role already included in the approved 2025 budget. The decision enables the Woodland Police Department to begin recruiting for the position immediately.
“100 percent of this has been budgeted in our budget here, kind of unconventional,” said Mayor Todd Dinehart during the meeting. “Sometimes, most of the school districts pay 50/50, but some will pay full. We’re willing to pay the whole thing.”…