BOTHELL, Wash. — The Northshore School District has rejected a new contract for its longstanding school resource officer at Bothell High School.
The school board voted Monday after a heated public comment period. One board member said she is concerned that a police officer serves in a role some students may view as a confidant, potentially sharing information that could later be used against them legally. Another board member said some community members oppose the SRO but felt afraid to voice their concerns publicly.
Bothell High School is the only campus in the district that still has an SRO, Officer Garrett Ware,
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