Kingsport Police And School Leaders Are Working To Solve The Problem Of Staffing School Crossing Guards. A Memorandum Of Understanding Has Been Entered, Which Will Allow Police To Contract With An Outside Vendor To Fill The Positions. This Is An Attempt To Find A Long-Term Solution To A Very Big Problem That Has Occurred For Nearly A Year. Kingsport Schools Will Transfer 20-Thousand Dollars Annually To The Effort. Several Parties Will Still Have To Sign The Memorandum Of Understanding. The Department Hopes To Have A Private Company Ready By The Beginning Of The Next School Year.