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RESOLUTION NO. 218 - 04
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 DUSD;and
WHEREAS, $125,000 was awarded for the School Resource ðmœr, 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, identity the goals of the position, and clarity the responsibilities of each entity;
and
WHEREAS, Dublin Unified School District has agreed to continue their $40,000 contribution for
Fiscal Year 2004-2005;
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, TIffiREFORE, 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 16th day of November, 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti and Zika, and Mayor Lockhart
None
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Deputy City Clerk
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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 the existing School Resource Officcr (SRO) position.
A. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER GOALS
J. 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 fur students;
3. Educate likely school-age victims in crime prevention and safety;
4. Develop or expand commlmity 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 addresses crime and recommends
procedural changes; and
S. Promote open communication and mutual understanding between officials, staf[.
students, and parents of DUSD and City regarding crime intervention/prevention
eft(JJ'ts.
B. FUNDING
To achieve the outJined goals, DUSD agrees to contribute $40,000, in a cooperative
effort to sustain the SRO position, for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. City shall deliver to
mJSD an invoice requesting said contribution within thirty (30) days. City sha1l 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 O[f¡ce.
C. DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
I. 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.
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 or Wells Middle School; however, the final selection shall reside
with the Sheriff' of Alameda County.
E. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
I. The SRO's function is to respond to the law enforcement needs of all DUSD
schools, in conjunction with thc needs of the City. However, primary Jaw
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 thc DUSD, shall additionally provide input and direction.
3. The SRO will coordinate an anti-truancy program with the DUSD 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.
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 ofthe 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 Crimc Prevention Sergeant, or in his/her absence, the Administrative
Lieutenant, shall then notify DUSD.
S. The SRO may be required to attend state mandated schools and courses, or be ofI
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 rescrves the right to reassign the SRO to regular patrol or other duties
within the police department on an intemlittent, temporary basis, such as to cover
for anothcr oflker, 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 witl1 the DUSD, the City of
Dublin, Parks and Community Services Department, and community organizations
(e.g. PAL).
F. INDEMNIFICATION
DUSD agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of DubHn and their
officials, representatives, agents, officers and employees from and against any
claim or liabiHty 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 DubHn agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the DUSD and
their representatives, agents, otl'icers, and employees from and against any claim
of liability arising out of the performance of this Memorandum of Understanding
due to any wrongfu1 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 tenm of this
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the SRO shaU be an cmployee of the
Sheriff of Alameda County and not an employee of the DUSD or City. As a
consequence, neither City nOr DUSD shaH be responsible for any direct payment
to the SRO of salary, wage benefits, worker's compensation, or any other form of
compensation. The foregoing shall not, however, 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 shaU refund DUSD a pro-rata amount of the $40K based on days served.
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Richard C. Ambrose
City Manager
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