School Resource Officer - 2017RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 31
COUNCILMEMBER SHEPARD INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Blair, Nebraska, and the Blair
Public School District No. 1 of Washington County, Nebraska has been prepared and presented to
the City Council, a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and by this
reference made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions thereof are acceptable to the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said Agreement referred to hereinabove is
hereby adopted and accepted by the City of Blair and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to execute same on behalf of the municipality.
COUNCIL MEMBER SHEPARD MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS
READ, WHICH SAID MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSEN.
UPON ROLL CALL, COUNCIL MEMBERS JENSEN, HALL, ANDERSEN, WOLFF, WILLIS,
HANSEN, STEWART, SHEPARD VOTING "AYE", AND COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE
VOTING "NAY', THE MAYOR DECLARED THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION PASSED
AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF AUGUST, 2017.
CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA
BY42
JAI ALPH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA WHEELER, CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
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WASHINGTON COUNTY )
BRENDA WHEELER hereby certifies that she is the duly appointed, qualified and acting City
Clerk of the City of Blair, Nebraska, and that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of said city held on the 22nd day of
August, 2017.
BRENDA WHEELER, CITY CLERK
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This agreement is entered into between the City of Blair, hereinafter referred to as the "City",
and School District #1 of Washington County, Nebraska.
For and in consideration of the mutual promises, terms, covenants, and conditions set forth
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT:
The purpose of this agreement is for the City to assign one uniformed police officer and a
marked police car to the Blair Public School District, for the School Resource Officer
Program. The School Resource Officer, hereinafter referred to as "SRO", will work with
the school principal(s) to provide alcohol and drug education, safe social networking
practices, maintain a peaceful campus environment, and take appropriate action regarding
on -campus or school -related illegal activity.
2. TERM:
2.1 This Agreement shall be effective on the 23nd day of August 2017 and shall continue
indefinitely and automatically renew on an annual basis unless 90 -day written notice
is given prior to renewal date or sooner termination as provided herein or by further
agreement of the parties.
2.2 The City shall provide an SRO on days that school is in session (except for illness and
training). The school District shall provide the City a school calendar on or before
August 1St of each year.
2.3 The School District may request and the City shall make available the SRO for fall
orientation at each school.
2.4 The SRO will do road patrol duty in June and July.
2.5 During days that school is not in session, an SRO is subject to other assignments as
determined by the City.
3. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES:
3.1 The City shall have the status of an independent contractor for the purposes of this
Agreement. The SRO assigned to the School District is an employee of the City and
shall not be considered an employee of the School District and shall be subject to
departmental control, supervision, policies, procedures, and General Orders.
3.2 Compensation and fringe benefits shall be paid directly by the City and shall be in
accordance with the City of Blair's policies as established for its employees. The City
shall maintain appropriate Worker's Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
coverage for each police officer.
3.3 The SRO will be subject to current procedures in effect for Blair Police Officers,
including attendance at all mandated training and testing to maintain state peace
officer certification. This training and certification takes place throughout the year
and will necessitate the absence of the SRO.
3.4 Each party to this agreement shall be required to exercise their own independent
judgment, under their respective standards, regarding searches.
3.5 The parties through their respective administrators shall, not less than semi-annually,
evaluate the program
3.6 The SRO shall be a member of the District Safety Committee.
3.7 The City will allow and encourage the SRO to participate as a witness in all school
disciplinary proceedings arising out of his duties or presence on District premises as
an SRO.
4. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SELECTION TRANSFER, AND REMOVAL
4.1 The Blair School District and the City will participate on the Selection Panel to
recommend an SRO appointment. The Chief of Police will make assignments.
4.2 If the School District is dissatisfied with the performance of the SRO, representatives
for the School District and the City shall meet and attempt to resolve the performance
deficits. If after said meeting either party remains dissatisfied, the SRO will be
reassigned to other duties within the Police Department. The City agrees to use
reasonable efforts to find a replacement SRO. However, if the City is unable to
replace the SRO within a reasonable period of time, either party may terminate this
Agreement by giving written notice to the other.
4.3 The Chief of Police may reassign an SRO based on Department guidelines and/or
General Orders, and in compliance with all contacts, when it is in the best interest of
the City.
4.4 In the event of a resignation, retirement, dismissal, or reassignment of an SRO, in the
case of long-term absences by an SRO, the Chief of Police shall provide a temporary
replacement for the SRO within thirty (30) school days of receiving notice of such
absence, dismissal, resignation, or reassignment if this does not present an undue
hardship on the effectiveness of the Department's mission.
5. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
5.1 Work in concert with the school principal(s), or the school designate, meeting with
the principal(s) on a weekly basis.
5.2 Provide instruction addressing topics including, but not limited to tobacco, alcohol,
and other drug issues, and addressing violence diffusion, violence prevention, and
safety issues in or out of the school (e.g. social networking).
5.3 Act as a communication liaison with law enforcement agencies and provide basic
information concerning students on the campus served by the officer.
5.4 Present programs to parents and/or students on topics including, but not limited to
tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, violence prevention and safety and security.
5.5 Provide informational in -services for staff on topics including, but not limited to
alcohol and other drugs and the law, violence, gangs, safety, and security.
5.6 Gather information regarding potential problems such as criminal activity, gang
activity, and student unrest and attempt to identify particular individuals who may be
disruptive to the school and/or students.
5.7 Assist in maintaining order and enforcing school policies on.school property. In
conjunction with school officials, the SRO will take appropriate law enforcement
action, consistent with a police officer's duty. As soon as practicable, the SRO shall
make the principal of the school aware of such action. At the principal's request, the
SRO shall take appropriate law enforcement actions against intruders and unwanted
guests who may appear at the school and related school functions, to the extent that
the SRO may do so under the authority of law. Whenever practicable, the SRO shall
advise the principal before requesting additional police assistance on campus.
5.8 Refer students and/or their families to the appropriate agencies for assistance when
need is determined.
5.9 The SRO shall not act as a school disciplinarian. However, if the principal believes an
incident is a violation of the law, the principal may contact the SRO, and the SRO
shall then determine whether law enforcement action is appropriate.
5.10 The SRO can perform other duties as may be mutually agreed upon by the City and
the District.
Provided further that nothing required herein is intended to or will constitute a relationship of
duty for the assigned police office or the City beyond the general duties that exist for law
enforcement officers within the state.
6. COSTS:
6.1 The District will pay a per diem rate for each day (defined as 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. With
a 30 -min. lunch) the SRO is performing the duties of the SRO as provided herein.
The per diem rate will be equal to one-half of the total annual cost of wages and
benefits payable to the SRO divided by 186. The city will provide a timesheet to the
District with each billing invoice.
6.2 The City and the School District agree to an annual commitment to the agreement,
unless with an automatic renewal, either party gives written notice within 90 days of
termination date.
6.3 The District will not pay the City for:
a. Overtime
b. Non -school related expenses related to or resulting from law enforcement -related
activities, such as criminal investigations and responses to gang fights, assaults,
arson, or court appearances.
6.4 The City shall be responsible for the SRO's compensation on days when schools are
in session and the officer is not at his assignment, unless the SRO's absence is due to
attending an off -campus activity at the school's request.
6.5 The City shall be responsible for the SRO's compensation on all holidays, vacation
days, or sick leave.
6.6 The City agrees to pay all other costs, including training and certification, unless such
training is requested or mandated by the School District.
7. TIME AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCES:
7.1 The City will assure that the SRO will be on the campus each day that school is in
session (except for illness and training days) during the regular calendar year. The
SRO's activities will be restricted to the assigned school campus except for:
a. Follow-up home visits when need as a result of school -related student problems.
b. School -related off -campus activities when the principal requests officer
participation.
c. Response to off -campus, but school -related criminal activity.
d. Response to emergency law enforcement activities or court appearances.
7.2 Regular working hours may be adjusted on a situational basis with the consent of the
SRO's supervisor. These adjustments should be approved prior to the change and
should be to cover scheduled school -related activity requiring the presence of a law
enforcement officer.
8. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES:
8.1 The District will provide the SRO with access to an office and such equipment as is
necessary at the school. The equipment shall include, but not limited to a telephone,
fax, copier, filing space capable of being secured, and access to a computer and/or
secretarial assistance.
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