(KLZA)--Richardson County Commissioners approved a request Tuesday, from the Communities for Kids and Sixpence CCP partnership to allow digital fingerprinting of childcare providers, assistants, preschool teachers and staff, for free, for one year.. The partnership contributed $4,999.99 toward the purchase of the digital fingerprinting equipment.
In other business Sheriff Rick Hardesty reported that a trainee has completed the training at the Nebraska State Patrol Academy and will begin duties as a deputy on March 18, and that a contract for the school resource officer at the HTRS School in Humboldt is being prepared for next year.
Falls City School District Transportation Director Tyler Bek presented concerns about the amount of brush on two different railroad crossings within the school districts bus routes. Bek also raised concerns about the condition of county roads and that more rock is need to be placed in areas as some school buses have been quote “plowing a lot of mud.”
Sealed bids were opened for Armor Coat projects in the County. Three bids were received and will be reviewed by the engineer and Highway Superintendent.
Representatives of the House of Hope organization asked Commissioners to consider allocating Opioid Settlement funds the County has received to the House of Hope.
A resolution for the Board to consider, if they approve the request was submitted for the County to review.
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