Geneva 304's New Safety And Security Coordinator

From Geneva 304: The Geneva CUSD 304 Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Tim Baker as Safety/Security Coordinator for the District. Mr. Baker will begin his part-time assignment on Nov. 14. Mr. Baker is well-suited for this position due to his experience as both a military police officer and as a law enforcement officer.

He worked for 32 years at the Geneva Police Department, retiring as a sergeant in 2016. For more than eight years, Mr. Baker also worked at Geneva High School as the Resource Officer. He has a GED from College of DuPage and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management form Aurora University. Mr. Baker is a Geneva resident with many community ties.

He has demonstrated an active interest in promoting the development of young people, including more than 20 years as director of the Fox Valley Operation Snowball, a community-based substance abuse prevention program for teenagers. He also teaches a law enforcement course at the Fox Valley Career Center. The search for a new Safety/Security Coordinator began in mid-September after the resignation of the current Safety/Security Coordinator.

“We are very pleased to have Tim Baker join us in Geneva 304,” said Superintendent Dr. Kent Mutchler. “He brings an extensive background in security and law enforcement, as well as an excellent understanding of the Geneva community and school system.”

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