HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 122-00 School Resource OffRESOLUTION NO. 122 - 00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN, DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND
ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR APPLICATION OF
A FEDERAL GRANT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin, Dublin Unified School District and Alameda County Sheriff's
Office propose to enter into an agreement for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment
for all schools in the District; and
WHEREAS, the entities are have determined the best way to maimain a safe and secure
environment in the schools in to hire a School Resource Officer; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice has grant funding available for the hiring of
School Resource Officers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the
Memorandum of Understanding (Exhibit A) between the School District, the Sheriff's Office and the
City of Dublin and directs Staf£to proceed with the grant application process.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of June, 2000.
AYES:
Councilmembers Howard, Lockhart, McCormick, Zika, & Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Mayor
ATTACHMENT 1
MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING
Between
City of Dublin,
Dublin Unified School District
and
Alameda County Sheriff's Office
The City of Dublin (City), the Dublin Unified School District (District) and the Alameda County
Sheriff's Office (Sheriff) enter into a partnership agreement for the purpose of maintaini,ng a safe
and secure environment for all school s in the District. City, District and Sheriff aim to
accomplish this purpose through the establishment of a School Resource Officer (SRO).
A. The goals of the SRO are as follows:
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;
6. Assist in the identification of physical changes in the environment that may reduce
crime in or around the school;
7. Assist in developing school policy that address6s crime and recommend procedural
changes; and
8. Promote open communication and mutual understanding between
officials/staff/students/parents of District and City regarding crime
intervention/prevention efforts.
The proposed SRO 'is to be partially funded through the 2000 COPS in School Grant with
the remaining funding to be shared by City and District. It is agreed upon by both City
and District that the 2000 COPS in School Grant funds will not be used to supplant any
current positions.
District agrees to the following:
1. Provide office space for the SRO at Dublin High School and Wells Middle School.
2 Fully participate and cooperate with City in all matters related to the duties of the
SRO.
EXHIBIT A
The role and responsibilities of the SRO shall include, but are not limited to the
following:
The SRO's function is to respond to the law enforcement needs of all District 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.
The SRO position will be supervised and under direction of the Sheriff. The Assistant
Superintendent of the District and school administrators within the District shall
additionally provide input and direction.
3. The SRO will coordinate an anti-truancy program with the school district and
business community.
4. The SRO will participate in School Attendance Review Board Hearings.
5. The SRO will conduct classroom presentations to educate staff and students about the
criminal justice system and substance abuse.
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 District and
City.
In accordance with the personnel polices of the Sheriff, 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 or her absence, the Administrative Lieutenant, shall then notify
District.
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 Supervisor will notify District as soon as possible. Sheriff
reserves the right to reassign the SRO to regular patrol or other duties within the
police department on an intermittent temporary basis, such as to cover for another
officer, respond to a medical call, or provide back-up.
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 and
not an employee of the District. City shall be responsible for any and all payment to the
SRO, including salary, benefits, and worker's compensation.
2
This agreement is subject to the award of the 2000 COPS in School Grant and shall remain
effective through the term of the grant~ The City and District shall continue to fund the SRO
position for at least one full locally-set budget cycle following the conclusion of the federal grant
period.
Charles C. Plummer Date
Sheriff
John Sugiyama
Superintendent of Schools
Date
Richard C. Ambrose
City Manager
Date