The high school committee this week took a first step toward reestablishing a school resource officer, with an eye toward combining guidance with law enforcement and establishing a positive police role model for students.

At its meeting Monday the district committee voted unanimously to explore creating the position, which would be full time.

Representatives from the Dukes County Youth Task Force advocated for the position, with coordinator Teresa Manning proposing that the position be added to the high school budget in fiscal year 2014, with the funding shared by all the Island towns.

Principal Steve Nixon said having a resource officer on campus, at sporting events and the prom would create constancy and stability for students, and allow them to develop trust and a positive relationship with a police officer. Students could approach the officer with questions or concerns about friends, and “students then go out of their way to seek out the officers on the outside,” he said.

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School student resource officer Nick Pasquarosa was on hand at the meeting to speak about his job, which he said is the cornerstone of community policing, and includes keeping an eye on police issues that might involve students.

In other business Monday, the student spotlight featured Celeste Ewing and physical education teacher Lisa Knight for their work together. In April, the two were honored by The Cape Cod and Islands Department of Developmental Services Citizen Advisory Board, an organization that works with adults with intellectual disabilities.

Celeste, who has Down Syndrome, will be leaving school and entering the adult service world this year, and Ms. Knight was honored for providing her with support.

“Celeste is a 21-year-old woman who is on the verge of something big — she will be leaving school and entering the adult service world in May,” the organization wrote in the event program. “Celeste is ready for her new adventure and Lisa has supported her to gain the skills necessary to have a rich life.”

The other student spotlight featured senior Conor Smith, a four-year football and lacrosse player and honor roll student who has served as student government vice-president.

After graduation, Conor will attend a West Point civil prep program at Valley Forge Military College, and then the United States Military Academy. He is also a junior member of the Edgartown fire department, performs community service, and works at the Edgartown harbor during the summer.

The school committee voted for chairman Priscilla Sylvia to keep her position for the coming year.