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RESOLUTION NO. 67 - 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
CITY OF DUBLIN AND DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
WHEREAS, through a federal COPS in Schools grant, the School Resource Officer program was
formally implemented in September of 2000, to maintain a safe and secure environment for all schools in
the Dublin Unified School District; and
WHEREAS, $125,000 was awarded for the School Resource Officer, distributed over a period of
three years; and
WHEREAS, the grant required that the School Resource Officer position be maintained for one
full budget cycle after the grant funding ended; and
WHEREAS, the obligation to retain this position formally ended June 30, 2004; and
WHEREAS, since creation of the position, Dublin Unified School District has contributed
$40,000 annually to further assist in supporting the School Resource Officer; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin and Dublin Unified School District desire to sustain the School
Resource Officer position, identify the goals of the position, and clarify the responsibilities of each entity;
and
WHEREAS, Dublin Unified School District has agreed to continue their $40,000 contribution for
Fiscal Year 2007-2008;
WHEREAS, the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dublin and Dublin
Unified School District outlines each entities expectations for the School Resource Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin
authorizes the City Manager to execute the MOU between Dublin Unified School District and the City of
Dublin for the School Resource Officer.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, Oravetz, Sbranti and Scholz, and Mayor Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Deputy City Clerk
Reso No. 67-08, Adopted 5/6/08, Item 4.6
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MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING
between
City of Dublin
and
Dublin Unified School District
The City of Dublin (City) and the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) hereby enter into a
partnership agreement for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment for all
schools in the DUSD. City and DUSD aim to accomplish this purpose through continuation
of one existing School Resource Officer (SRO) position;
A. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER GOALS
1. Address crime and disorder problems, gangs, and drug activities affecting, or
occurring in or around, an elementary or secondary school;
2. Develop or expand crime prevention efforts for students;
3. Educate likely school-age victims in crime prevention and safety;
4. Develop or expand community justice initiatives for students;
5. Train students in conflict resolution, restorative justice, and crime awareness;
o. Assist in the identification ofpllysical changes in the environment ~hat may
reduce crime in or around the school;
7. Assist in developing school policy that addresses crime and recommends
procedural changes; and.
8. Promote open communication and mutual understanding between officials, staff,
students, and parents ofDUSD and City regarding crime intervention/prevention
efforts.
B. FUNDING
To achieve the outlined goals, DUSD agrees to contribute $40,000, in a cooperative
effort to sustain one SRO position, for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. City shall deliver to
DUSD an invoice requesting said contribution within thirty (30) days. City shall be
responsible for reimbursement of SRO personnel costs to Sheriff, pursuant to the
terms of the existing "Agreement for Enforcement of State Laws and Local City
Ordinances" between City and Alameda County Sheriffs Office.
C. DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Continue to provide office space for the SRO at Dublin High School and Wells
Middle SchooL
2. Continue to fully participate and cooperate with City in all matters related to the
duties of the SRO.
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D. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SELECTION PROCESS
In the event a change in existing personnel is necessary, DUSD shall provide input to
the City on the selection of a School Resource Officer. This input shall come from the
Superintendent of Schools, or hislher designee, the principal of Dublin High School,
and the principal of Wells Middle School; however, the final selection shall reside
with the Sheriff of Alameda County.
E. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The SRO's function is to respond to the law enforcement needs of all DUSD
schools, in conjunction with the needs of the City. However, primary law
enforcement emphasis shall be given to Dublin High School and Wells Middle
School.
2. The SRO position will be supervised and under direction of the Sheriff of Alameda
County. The Assistant Superintendent of the DUSD, and school administrators
within the DUSD, shall additionally provide input and direction.
3. The SRO will coordinate an anti-truancy program with the DUSD and business
commumty.
4. The SR~C} vvill particit13te in School Attenda11ce Reviev,.r Board I--IeariI1gs.
5. The SRO will conduct classroom presentations to educate staff and students about
the criminal justice system and substance abuse.
6. The SRO shall work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. The starting and
ending work hour of the day shall be determined by the needs of both DUSD and
City.
7. In accordance with the personnel policies of the Sheriff of Alameda County, it will
be the responsibility of the SRO to advise the Crime Prevention Sergeant as soon
as possible when it has been determined that he or she will be unavailable for duty.
The Crime Prevention Sergeant, or in his/her absence, the Administrative
Lieutenant, shall then notify DUSD.
8. The SRO may be required to attend state mandated schools and courses, or be off
due to vacation, compensatory time, sick leave, etc., during the school year, in
which case the Crime Prevention Sergeant will notify DUSD as soon as possible.
The Sheriff reserves the right to reassign the SRO to regular patrol or other duties
within the police department on 311 intermittent, tempOr31"y basis, such as to cover
for another officer, respond to a medical call, or provide back-up.
9. During the summer and school breaks, the SRO shall:
a. Work with school staff to prepare for the next school year;
b, Participate in on-going activities in conjunction with the DUSD, the City of
Dublin, Parks and Community Services Department, and commtmityorganizations
(e.g. PAL).
F. INDEMNIFICATION
DUSD agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Dublin and their
officials, representatives, agents, officers and employees from and against any
claim or liability arising out of the performance of this Memorandum of
Understanding due to any wrongful or negligent conduct of the DUSD, its Board
of Trustees, agents, officers and/or employees.
The City of Dublin agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the DUSD and
their representatives, agents, officers, and employees from and against any claim
of liability arising out of the performance of this Memorandum of Understanding
due to any wrongful or negligent conduct of the City of Dublin, its agents, officers
and/or employees.
The parties hereto understand and agree that at all times during the term of this
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the SRO shall be an employee of the
Sheriff of Alameda County and not an employee of the DUSD or City. As a
consequence, neither City nor DUSD shall be responsible for allY direct payment
TO the SRO of salary, wage benefits, worker's compensatIOn. or any other fODll of
compensation The foregoing shall not boweveL limIt the' obligation of the City
and DUSD to fund the SRO position. as provided for in section (B), and to pay
Sheriff for the SRO's services when invoiced.
G. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this agreement with thirty (30) days written notice.
City shall refund DUSD a pro~rata amount of the $40,000, based on days served.
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Superintendent of Schools
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Richard C. Ambrose
City Manager
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