Committee weighs private crossing guard proposal as police budget ends 2025 $184,517.65 under budget

The Ephrata Borough Public Safety Committee reviewed a proposal to contract Crossing Guard Services, LLC, to supply school crossing guards for the Ephrata Area School District and heard a year‑end police budget figure showing the department finished 2025 under budget by $184,517.65.

Lieutenant Randolph presented the crossing guard proposal, describing the proposed cost model and the intended cost distribution with the school district. He said the plan "outlines the intent to hire all current Ephrata Borough crossing guards in good standing who wish to continue." Committee members expressed interest in continuing to pursue the option.

On budget, Lt. Randolph reported that "the police department budget ended 2025 $184,517.65 under budget," providing the committee with the fourth quarter figures. The committee did not take a formal vote on the crossing guard proposal during the meeting; members signaled interest in further study and discussion with staff and the school district.

Next steps recorded in the meeting text included continued pursuit of the privatization option; the transcript does not specify a timeline for decision or any budget reallocation tied to the proposal.