Fairbanks, NU SRO Fees Unchanged for Coming Year

Union County Commissioners approve existing contracts between sheriff's office and school districts

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:23am

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The Union County Commissioners recently passed measures approving the existing contracts and fiscal agreements between the sheriff's office and the Fairbanks and North Union school districts for school resource officer (SRO) services. This means the SRO fees will not be increasing for the coming year.

Why it matters

Maintaining consistent SRO funding and services is important for ensuring the safety and security of students and staff at local schools. The decision to keep SRO fees unchanged avoids disruption to these critical programs.

The details

The Union County Commissioners approved the existing contracts and fiscal agreements between the sheriff's office and the Fairbanks and North Union school districts for their school resource officer (SRO) programs. This means the SRO fees charged to the school districts will remain the same for the upcoming year, rather than increasing.

  • The Union County Commissioners passed the measures approving the SRO contracts and fees recently.

The players

Union County Commissioners

The governing body of Union County, Ohio that oversees county operations and budgets.

Fairbanks School District

A public school district located in Union County, Ohio.

North Union School District

A public school district located in Union County, Ohio.

Union County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for providing school resource officers (SROs) to local school districts in Union County.

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The takeaway

By maintaining the existing SRO contracts and fees, the Union County Commissioners have provided stability and continuity for the school resource officer programs in the Fairbanks and North Union school districts, ensuring these important safety and security services can continue without disruption.