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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.521D Original Contract 5.~1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES and PORT ANGELES SCHOOL DISTRICT #121 for THE HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this /5-1{ day of August, 2007 by and between the Port Angeles School district # 121 (hereinafter referred to as School District) and the City of Port Angeles (hereinafter referred to as City). WHEREAS, the Port Angeles School District # 121 and the City of Port Angeles agree that it is in the best interest of both parties to assign a School Resource Officer to the School District; and WHEREAS, the Port Angeles School District #12lagrees to share the cost of and provide facilities for the aforementioned School Resource Officer; NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed as follows: I The Port Angeles Police Department (hereinafter referred to as Department) will assign one regularly employed Port Angeles police officer to serve as a School Resource Officer (hereinafter referred to as SRO) to the School District's high school. This SRO will provide a uniformed presence on campus to promote safety and serve as a positive resource to the high school and surrounding neighborhoods. The SRO will patrol the assigned school and surrounding areas in order to identify, investigate, deter, and attempt to prevent crime, especially those incidents involving weapons, youth violence, harassment, gang involvement, drugs, or other similar activities. In addition, the SRO will provide students, parents, teachers, administrators and neighborhood residents with information, support, and problem-solving mediation and facilitation. II The SRO shall at all times remain an employee of the City. The SRO shall remain responsive to the supervision and chain of command of the Department which shall be responsible for his/her hiring, training, and discipline. Any allegation of improper conduct by an SRO shall be referred to the SRO's immediate Department supervisor or directly to the Chief of Police. The SRO will be assigned to the School District on a full-time, forty (40) hour work week during the school year, minus any scheduled vacation time, sick time, training time, court time, or any other police-related activity, including any emergencies such as civil disasters. Scheduling for the SRO while school is in session will be determined by mutual agreement of the School District administration, the SRO, and the SRO's police supervisor. The SRO will not take vacation while school is in session unless approved by his/her police supervisor. On scheduled work days when school is not in session (summer vacation, school breaks, holidays, etc.), the SRO will work on assignments as determined by his/her police supervisor. School Resource Officer - agreement Overtime hours for the SRO that relate to regular law enforcement duties or that reasonably relate to SRO duties must be authorized and approved by the police supervisor prior to the performance of the overtime work and will be paid in accordance with established Department policies and procedures. Nothing in this agreement prevents the School District from hiring off-duty City of Port Angeles police officers to provide security at sporting events or other special events. The terms of this Agreement do not cover off-duty officers hired for these purposes. III Selection and appointment of the SRO will be made in cooperation with the School District and the Police Department. Requirements for the SRO assignment shall include: . The SRO must volunteer for the assignment. The SRO must have a minimum of two years of police service in a municipal or county law enforcement agency and have an Associates Degree or the equivalent in credit hours. . The SRO must have an expressed desire and ability to engage in direct daily activity with students, school staff, parents, and the public. The SRO must convey a positive police presence on the school campus and in the community. . The SRO must be highly motivated, productive, demonstrate high levels of self-initiative and innovation, and be able to work well with minimal supervision. The SRO must be in good physical condition and present and maintain an excellent uniformed appearance. . The SRO must have the ability to be a positive resource to the school staff, students, parents and residents in the surrounding neighborhoods. The SRO's education, background, experience, interest level and communication skills must be such that the SRO can effectively and accurately be a resource, liaison and mentor at the schools he or she serves. . The SRO must agree to attend any necessary training or classes necessary to increase his or her skills for the position. Based on selection criteria cited herein, the Chief of Police shall appoint the SRO. If requested by either party, the School District and Department may appoint two members each to a Selection Committee, which shall have the role of interviewing, evaluating and recommending the appointment of the officer selected by the Department to serve as the SRO. SRO assignment vacancies will be filled in accordance with this Agreement. In the event of the resignation, dismissal, or long-term absence (more than 30 days) of the SRO, the Department shall provide a replacement within 30 school days of the notification of the absence. In the interim, existing resources will be scheduled to provide partial coverage to the School District. IV In the event the Principal of the school to which the SRO is assigned has cause to believe that the particular SRO is not effectively performing in accordance with this Agreement, the Principal may recommend to the School District and Department, in writing, that the SRO be removed from the program. To initiate the replacement of an SRO, the Principal will recommend to the District Superintendent that the SRO be replaced, stating the reasons in writing. Within a reasonable period of time after receiving the recommendation, the Superintendent or his/her designee will meet with the Chief of Police or his/her designee, to mediate or resolve the School Resource Officer - agreement 2 problem that may exist. If the problem cannot be resolved or mediated, in the opinion of both the Superintendent and Chief of Police, or their designees, the SRO will be removed from the program and a replacement SRO will be selected in accordance with this Agreement. This process shall not exceed thirty days. v The duties and responsibilities of the SRO while on duty include, but are not limited to, the following: . Regularly wear the official police uniform, including firearm, with civilian attire being worn on such occasions as may be mutually agreed upon by the Principal and the SRO. . Establish and maintain a working rapport with the school administrator and school staff. . Act as a resource person in the area of law enforcement education at the request of the staff, speaking to classes on criminal law, search and seizure, drugs, motor vehicle laws, etc. . Assist in providing school-based security during the regular school day and assist in the promotion of a safe and orderly environment at the School District's high school. The SRO shall not act as a disciplinarian; however, the SRO may assist the school with discipline problems upon request by the Principal or other administrator and, if the problem or incident is a violation of the law, will determine whether law enforcement action is appropriate. . Investigate crimes or other school-related incidents on campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods, making arrests when appropriate, and making the necessary notifications to parents, school staff and social service agencies. . Assist in mediating disputes on campus, including working with students to help them solve disputes in a non-violent manner. . Participate in school staff meetings, PT A presentations, and other parent-involvement programs. . Maintain an activity log, to include all SRO activities such as meetings, conferences, extra-curricular events, arrests, investigations, training, and any other items or occurrences which are required by the school or police supervisor. . Provide a monthly report, based on the activity log, to the police supervisor and principal. . Perform other duties as mutually agreed upon by the Principal and the SRO, provided the duty is legitimately and reasonably related to the SRO program as described in this Agreement and is consistent with Federal and State law, local ordinances, Department and School District policies, procedures, rules and regulations. VI In return for the City providing SRO services to the high school, the School District will: . Provide private office space at the high school to be used by the SRO for general office purposes, equipped with a desk, chair, 4-drawer locking cabinet, telephone and reasonable office supplies. . Police only parking space. School Resource Officer - agreement 3 VII The School District agrees to pay the City $23,000 as its share of the SRO program costs for the period of August 20, 2007 to June 13, 2008. The School District and City agree to negotiate program costs annually for any subsequent period. VIII Both parties understand and agree that the City is acting hereunder as an independent contractor, with the following intended results: . Control of personnel, standards of performance, discipline and other aspects of performance shall be governed entirely by the Department; . All persons rendering SRO services hereunder shall be for all purposes employees of the City; . All liabilities for salaries, wages, any other compensation, work related injury or sickness of the SRO shall be that of the City. Both parties understand and agree that the School District retains its legal responsibility for the safety and security of the School District, its employees, students and property, and this Agreement does not alter that responsibility. IX The City will protect, defend, indemnify, and save harmless the School District, its officers, employees and agents from any and all costs, claims, judgments or awards of damages arising out of or in any way resulting from negligent acts or omissions of the City, its officers, employees or agents related to the performance of the City's duties under this Agreement. The School District will protect, defend, indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents from any and all costs, claims, judgments or awards of damages arising out of or in any way resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the School District, its officers, employees or agents related to the activities covered by this Agreement. X Both Parties understand that no significant impact on the environment will result from services rendered hereunder. XI This Agreement expresses the entire agreement of the parties and may not be altered or modified in any way unless such modifications are reduced to writing, signed by both parties and affixed to the original Agreement. XII This Agreement may be terminated only after sixty (60) days written notice given by one party and received by the other. Any termination of this Agreement shall not terminate any duty of either party that has matured prior to such termination. This Agreement will expire on June 14,2008 unless mutually extended by the parties in writing. As evidence of their Agreement, both parties, through their authorized agents, having read and understood the above and foregoing, and with the intent to be bound hereby, hereby execute this Agreement on the date last entered below. School Resource Officer - agreement 4 PORT ANGELES SCHOOL DISTRICT CITY OF PORT ANGELES By: / Dr. Gary C ~3J;;7 / Date: Date: ATTEST Ao,,~~~ Becky Upto, i lerk ~. ............-.'-. William Bloor, City Attorney School Resource Officer - agreement 5