School districts face tough decisions with price hike for school safety officers

School districts face tough decisions with price hike for school safety officers

An Oakland County commission decision to increase sheriff department contract costs is forcing county municipalities and school districts to make tough budget decisions. Last November, commissioners approved 2025-27 rates for contracted services from the Oakland County Sheriff’s department. The approval resulted in an average cost increase of 15.2% in the first year of each contract, followed by 9% increases in the second and third years. The 10…