An Aroostook school district is eliminating its resource officer to pay for more student mental health support

by Melissa Lizotte
3 years ago
RSU 39 Superintendent Tim Doak (right) is pictured in this April 2022 file photo. The Caribou school district is opting to use funding to enrich student mental health services, rather than retain its resource officer. Credit: Melissa Lizotte / Aroostook Republican
Facing a tight budget and a crunched local law enforcement cohort, RSU 39 is funneling resources into student mental health support.Read more.