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Fate of Elkhart Crossing Guards Still Unknown

    The kerfuffle over who should pay for crossing guards is not new to Elkhart. Most people say it’s a often a disagreement between schools and city officials but usually settled quickly.

    The city of Elkhart traditionally pays crossing guards for their service, but since last summer have said the city can no longer afford the expense and Indiana code doesn’t require them to budget for crossing guards.

    As students leave for holiday break, the fate of Elkhart crossing guards is still unknown. The city of Elkhart cut funding for school crossing guards when they adopted their new budget in October. The cost to fund crossing guards for a year is about $222,000.

    Read more at: wvpe.org

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