Boardman students see 2 new officer faces this year

By BRUCE WALTON

bwalton@vindy.com

BOARDMAN

A new school year brings new faces to Boardman Center Intermediate School and Glenwood Junior High School, including two more resource officers.

Michael Salser, stationed at Boardman Center, and Phil Merlo, stationed at Glenwood, are the new resource officers working with students during the school year.

They are replacing resource officer Chuck Hillman, who had monitored these school buildings by himself. Now he will do the same at the elementary schools and in the surrounding areas. Resource officer Paul Poulos will remain at Boardman High School.

The officers went through an extensive application process among several candidates.

Their duties focus on escorting the students on and off the bus before and after school. During the day, the officers visit students at lunch times and classes. In addition to ensuring their physical safety, the officers support their emotional and mental safety.

Read more about the new officers in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.