The Village of Mantua has been saying for months that it has hired a full-time school resource officer for Crestwood Local Schools, but school officials aren’t on board.
Crestwood’s Board of Education has not approved Jasmine Villanueva, the village’s pick for an SRO, and does not anticipate doing so, district Superintendent Aireane Curtis said.
In the past, Curtis said the...
Read moreAs a Portage County resident - though not a Crestwood district resident - I am following this closely because School Resource Officer decisions affect public trust well beyond one school system.
While I respect that multiple agencies may believe they are acting appropriately, situations like this highlight why transparency and independent scrutiny matter. When questions arise about hiring processes, background reviews, or inter-agency communication, the community deserves clear explanations grounded in policy rather than conflicting public statements.
Encouraging continued reporting and deeper investigation is not about targeting any one person or office. It is about ensuring accountability, consistent governance, and confidence that student safety decisions are made through a process the public can understand and trust.
This is important, Wendy and Ben; thank you both.