Columbia Borough school board appoints safety officer, approves mentor program for middle school students

When: Columbia Borough school board meeting, Aug. 24.

What happened: The board approved the hiring of Randolph Hernandez as the district's safety and security manager.

Background: In lieu of the borough council not renewing its school resource officer contract, the district hired Hernandez to oversee security measures and promote a safe and secure environment within the borough's three school buildings.

Cost: Hernandez's annual salary will be $60,000 per year. By email Sept. 1, Business Manager Keith Ramsey said this is not an additional cost because the district "repurposed position(s) both internal and external to fill this position."

Quotable: "The Columbia Borough Board of School Directors remains committed to providing a positive, safe and supportive environment in our schools," Vice President Lauren VonStetten said. "Due to the borough council's actions, the district has established district safety and security positions. The district will continue to work with the local police department for any law enforcement needs."

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