Federal Grant Award Summary

Star City School District received a $300,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. The award funds the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security enhancements designed to improve security at schools and on school grounds within the district's jurisdiction.

The funding supports a range of authorized activities including coordination with local law enforcement; training for law enforcement officers on violence prevention; installation of physical security measures such as metal detectors, locks, and enhanced lighting; and acquisition and installation of technology for emergency notification systems to expedite communication with law enforcement during critical incidents. As a standard requirement of the program, Star City School District must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports to demonstrate compliance and document progress toward achieving the school safety objectives outlined in the approved award.