J.I.B. in need of a resource officer

John I. Burton High School is an outstanding and secure school, but we could use some extra help in keeping our school safe. Norton City Schools is truly in need of a resource officer. Both staff and students have been hearing rumors that our school may be trying to acquire funding to fill this position.  Dr. Perrigan, our superintendent, Mr. Williams, our principal, and Mrs. Wohlford, the elementary school principal, are currently looking into grant funding which would allow the high school and elementary school to share a resource officer.

If Norton City Schools is able to fill this position, the superintendent and both principals would have to establish the hours that the officer would work at each school. At the elementary school, there are more students, so it is likely that if an officer is hired they will spend the majority of their day at the elementary school, ensuring the safety of the smaller children.

On a latter note, John I. Burton is looking into providing a criminal justice class with the resource officer. Mr. Williams believes this class could be a good opportunity to students, who are interested in becoming a police officer. With that being said, the resource officer would be at both schools five days a week. The officer would be here to help protect our school, making it safer.