Volusia County Schools: County decision to deny funding for school resource deputies disregarded responsibility

Volusia County Schools Chief Financial Officer Todd Seis said that the district's request was met 'with a surprising level of disrespect and disregard by the County Council.'

The Volusia County Schools DeLand Administrative Complex. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Volusia County Schools DeLand Administrative Complex. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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Though the Volusia County Council has opted not to help fund seven new school resource deputies for middle schools, Volusia County Schools is moving forward anyway — but its chief financial officer said the council's denial disregarded its shared responsibility with the district to fund school safety, as outlined by state statutes.

In a statement from CFO Todd Seis, released by the school district on Friday, Nov. 17, he wrote that Deputy Superintendent Rachel Hazel's and Interim Chief Operating Officer Patty Corr's request at the Nov. 7 County Council meeting was met "with a surprising level of disrespect and disregard by the County Council."

"Such unprofessional conduct not only undermines our collaborative efforts but is also an affront to the dedicated professionals working tirelessly for the safety of our children," Seis said.

 

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