Probation staffing crisis cuts school truancy program
Summary
Chief Probation Officer Nicole Ritner told the board the truancy officer position has been vacant since September 1 — not for money, but because probation salaries can't compete with neighboring counties. The amended contract with Yuba City schools formalizes the cut.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The amended contract drops to $296,100; the county's share of the cut position was funded 25% general fund and 25% special revenues.
Short-term, the probation department retains officers for mandated caseloads; students lose a school-based intervention resource.
Students and families who relied on the school-based truancy intervention program.
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