Next Monday, Oct. 23, Tonkawa Public Schools will have a police presence full-time thanks to action by the Board of Education Monday night.The board adopted a memorandum of understanding between the City of Tonkawa - Police Department and the Tonkawa Public School district concerning the School Resource Officer (SRO) program.It will provide for two SRO’s, one at the grade school and one at the high school.Police Chief Nick Payne was at the meeting Monday to answer questions concerning the program.“Peace of mind and protection are priceless,” Payne told the board.The state, through a grant, is providing $92,000 a year for three years for the program, pursuant to Oklahoma House Bills 2903 and 2904.The city, which will be responsible for hiring and providing a vehicle for each officer as well as fuel and maintenance. The city will also be responsible for the purchase, issue and maintenance of weapons systems and ammunition.The city will invoice the district $92,000 per year for three years (covered by the grant). The only out-of-pocket expenses to be incurred by the district will be one of the the two SRO’s employment benefits as well as a adequate but private office space.Standard hours of duty operation for the SROs will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break observed on campus, subject to return to service. The SROs may be required to work school functions outside of standard hours, as needed. Escorting TPS sports team to “away” games shall be approved by the Police administration (in conjunction with the resective jurisdictional law enforcement agency), prior to commitment.Payne said he plans to offer the first job to Latosha Warrior. Beginning Monday, she will share time at both schools -- grade and midhi/high -- until a second officer is hired.Board members present at the meeting included Casey McAninch, Tyler Langston and Melanie Bellinghausen. Brian Bowling and Jerry Hook were absent.