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NEW BUSINESS  25.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO: Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members


FROM:
Alina T. Hudak, City Manager


DATE: February 28, 2023


SUBJECT:DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STAFFING SHORTAGE FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, CITY’S ON-GOING RECRUITMENT EFFORTS, AND OPTIONS FOR IDENTIFYING ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL TO PERFORM THIS CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY FUNCTION. 

HISTORY:

The City advertised the part-time School Crossing Guard job from January 5, 2023 through January 20, 2023. From the eighteen (18) persons who applied for the position, four (4) are currently in the Police background unit for processing. Other applicants either were non-responsive or declined the interview.



Human Resources plans to readvertise the School Crossing Guard position continuously to thereby increase the number of applicants.

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No