Batesville, Ind. — The Batesville Community School Corporation will add a full-time school resource officer for the 2017-18 school year.
Superintendent Paul Ketcham says the position will not only enforce rules and provide security but will also serve as a mentor, role model and counselor for students, faculty and parents.
School board members unanimously approved the job description at the most recent meeting.
The position will be funded with matching grant dollars from the Department of Homeland Security.
Schools in Flint, Michigan established the first school resource officer program in 1953.
