A hearing on a proposed asphalt plant in Citrus County has been delayed. The Citrus County School Board voted unanimously on Monday night to begin deactivation of the school police force.
The asphalt plant hearing, which was scheduled for Monday, was postponed. The School Board’s decision to deactivate the police force was made during the same meeting. The board voted 5-0 to begin the process of dismantling the force, which has been in place since 2013. The decision affects the Citrus County School District, which serves students in Citrus County, including Crystal River, Inverness, and other surrounding areas.
The move comes as the district looks to cut costs and reallocate resources. Details on the timeline for deactivation and how it will affect current school police officers were not provided during the meeting. The school district will now work on developing a plan to ensure student safety without the school police force.
No further information on the asphalt plant hearing has been released, including a new date for the hearing.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Crystal River
