SANTA ANA, Calif. (KNX) – A funding dispute between Santa Ana City Council and Santa Ana Unified School District over crossing-guard could threaten the safety of thousands of kids next school year.
The dispute is over a new five-year crossing-guard agreement that costs $7 million, according to the Voice of O.C.
The outlet noted a few council members wondered why city council was paying for something they felt the district is in charge of, and also questioned why the district didn’t offer to split the payment.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba said time is running out to find a solution.
“Come the next school year in August, we will not have any crossing guards assisting the students,” he said.
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua said she thinks the costs should be split between the city council and the school district.
“When it comes to the safety of our children, that has not been a priority for (the school district),” she said. “But yet the city…our budget is smaller and what parents need to do is they need to organize and go to the school district and say, ‘Split the baby. Pay half. It is your responsibility.’”
City Council will readdress this issue next month.
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