HomeMy WebLinkAboutPasco School District 2014 School Resource OfficersINTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
Between
Pasco School District No. 1
And
City of Pasco, Washington
This agreement, pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW is made and entered into by and between the
Pasco School District No. 1, hereafter referred to as the "District" and the City of Pasco, a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington, hereafter referred to as the "City."
No special budget or funds are anticipated, nor shall be created. It is not intended that a separate
legal entity be established to conduct this cooperative undertaking, nor is the acquiring, holding, or
disposing of real or personal property other than as specifically provided within the terms of this
Agreement, anticipated. The Chief of Police of the City of Pasco, Washington, shall be designated
as the Administrator of this Inter -local Agreement.
This Agreement shall be filed with the Franklin County Auditor, or alternatively listed by subject on
either parties' website or other electronically retrievable public source.
It is the purpose of this agreement to:
Enhance the safety and security of students, teachers, staff, and visitors and provide patrol of
the various campuses of the District located within the City of Pasco, Washington.
2. Provide for the presence of armed and uniformed City Police Officers both inside and
outside the school buildings on selected campuses of the District during certain school hours
in support of such safety and security and the maintenance of a secure and peaceful learning
atmosphere.
3. Provide for prevention, intervention, and prompt effective enforcement by the City's Police
Department in situations involving, but not limited to:
a. Maintenance of order
b. Use, possession, or sale of illegal drugs and alcohol on school premises
c. Crimes against persons
d. Crimes against property
e. Any other situations or activities which require the intervention of law enforcement
officers; and
4. Provide for participation by police officers in the educational activities and role modeling to
foster and enhance knowledge of and respect for law enforcement and law enforcement
officers by students and the community.
5. Provide positive and supportive interface between law enforcement representatives and the
District's substance abuse and harassment prevention efforts including, but not limited to
Natural Helpers, Student Assistance Teams, Anti- Harassment and Bullying Project and
other intervention and prevention efforts by the District.
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It is therefore mutually agreed that:
1. Statement of Work. The City shall famish the necessary personnel and services and
otherwise do all things necessary for and incidental to the performance of the work stated
herein. The City shall:
a. Assign two full -time uniformed police officers for eight consecutive hours each day
from 07:30 AM to 3:30 PM to provide School Resource Officer services at specific
schools June 11 — July 11, 2014 (except July 4, 2014) in accordance with the following
schedule.
1. Chiawana High School: ............... June 11 - July 8, 2014.............. Monday - Friday
2. Pasco High School: .................... June 16 - July 11, 2014 .............. Monday - Friday
3. New Horizons: ............................ June 16 - July 11, 2014.............. Monday - Friday
One SRO will be assigned to Chiawana High School beginning June 11. The second SRO
will cover duties at the remaining schools for the first full week of classes. The second SRO
will be assigned to Pasco High School beginning June 16. Both officers are responsible for
responding to incidents at the other schools as needed during the overlap period. Each SRO
shall make certain that the Administration at their assigned school is notified when they are
required to respond to another school. Generally, the quickest way to get an SRO to respond
to an alternate school will be to call the Franklin County Emergency Dispatch Center and
request an SRO be sent to the incident at a specific school. Except in incidents where a
particular SRO may have prior knowledge or involvement in a specific case or other
extenuating factors, the on -duty police supervisor will designate which SRO responds.
Office space shall be provided as available at each school for the use of the School Resource
Officer. Such office shall be equipped with one office desk and chair, and one locking
cabinet. The City shall provide a lockable cabinet capable of securing police department
equipment when not in use by the officer.
b. Cooperate with the District to provide training and education to each assigned officer to
insure effective communication and interrelation with the school community and its
students;
c. Cooperate with the District to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the assigned
officers and the program;
d. Meet as needed during the academic year with the District's representative (as
designated by the District) to evaluate the effectiveness of the program;
e. Cooperate with the District's representative to investigate and report on any complaints
regarding the conduct of an assigned officer, share fully, as permitted by law, with the
District's representative all results of such investigations for the purpose of responding
to each complaint and cooperate to resolve each complaint. Provided, that it shall be the
responsibility of the District to respond to any complaint the District received from a
student, parent or patron of the District and communicate the results of any investigation
to such person or persons.
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2. Terms and Conditions. All rights and obligations of the parties to this agreement shall be
subject to and governed by the terms and conditions contained in the text of this agreement.
Period of Performance. Subject to its other provisions, the period of performance of this
areement shall commence on June 11, 2014 and be completed on July 11, 2014 with July
4 scheduled off, unless terminated sooner as provided herein.
The principal shall be responsible for notifying the Chief of the City's Police Department of
the school calendar, schedule of events and activities, and any changes in the same. The
principal shall determine the specific hours when an officer shall be present within the limits
set forth in Section La. of the Agreement.
4. Payment. The District shall reimburse the City for its expenses in employing two officers
for (estimated) 328 hours as follows:
a. For June 11, 2014 through July 11, 2014, an estimated total of sixteen thousand, two
hundred and ninety -eight dollars ($16,298.00).
Actual amount will be determined by the parties based upon any negotiated wage
increase between the City and the police officer's collective bargaining unit. The current
estimated wage rate with benefits is $49.69 per hour.
Billing Procedure. The City shall submit a monthly invoice or billing statement to the
District. Payment shall be made to the City according to the regular procedures of the
District.
6. Funding. If for any reason the District exhausts its budgeted funds for payment to the City
for its services described herein or funds from any expected funding source become
unavailable, the District shall notify the City and the obligations of the City shall
immediately cease and this agreement terminate, unless the district otherwise assumes the
obligations for the payment of services rendered by the Police Department.
7. Non - discrimination. In the performance of this agreement, the District and the City shall
comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 200d),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 7904) and Chapter 49.60 RCW, as
now and hereafter amended. Both shall not, except as they may be specifically allowed by
laws to do so, discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
marital status, age, creed, Vietnam -Era and Disabled Veterans status, or the presence of any
sensor, mental, or physical handicap.
In the event of non - compliance by either party or refusal to comply with the above
provisions this agreement may be rescinded, canceled, or terminated in whole or in part.
The non - complying party shall, however, be given a reasonable time in which to cure this
non - compliance. Any dispute may be resolved in accordance with the "Disputes" procedure
set forth herein.
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8. Records Maintenance. The City shall maintain books, records, documents and other
evidence that sufficiently and effectively reflect all direct and indirect cost expended in the
performance of the services described herein. These records shall be subject to inspection,
review or audit by the personnel of both parties, other personnel authorized by either party,
the Office of the State Auditor and federal officers, if any, so authorized by law. The City
and District shall retain all books, records, documents, and other materials relevant to this
agreement for five (5) years after expiration. The office of the State Auditor, federal
auditors, and any persons authorized by the parties shall have full access and the right to
examine any of these materials during this five -year period.
9. Responsibilities and Authority of School Administrator. The principal or other
administrator designated by the District is responsible for the supervision and daily
operations of the school shall, subject to the lawful exercise of the officer's law enforcement
responsibilities, schedule, assign and direct the officer's duties under this agreement.
The principal is responsible for the investigation of non - criminal incidents that occur at or
are related to the school. If the principal finds that he or she or any individual is in physical
danger, the principal may request the law enforcement officer to assist him or her.
In the case of a search of student property for the violation of District rules or other
administrative reasons, the school principal or designated administrator or District employee
will conduct the search. Once the principal has reason to believe that a crime has been or
may be committed, the principal or other designated administrator shall request the law
enforcement officer to assume responsibility.
The building administrator shall have the responsibility to contact and report to parents and
patrons regarding activities and findings of the law enforcement officer, where appropriate.
10. Indemnification. Each party shall defend, protect and hold harmless the other party from
and against all claims, suits and/or actions arising from any negligent or intentional act or
omission of that party's employees or agents while performing under this agreement.
11. Agreement Alterations and Amendments. The District and the City may mutually amend
this agreement. Such amendments shall not be binding unless they are in writing and signed
by the personnel authorized to bind the District and the City.
12. Termination. Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, either party may terminate
this agreement by providing sixty (60) days advance written notification to the other party of
their intent to terminate the agreement. If this agreement is so terminated, the terminating
party shall be liable only for performance, in accordance with the terms of this agreement
for performance rendered prior to the effective date of termination.
13. Savings. Should any portion of this agreement be declared illegal, the balance of the
agreement shall remain in full force and effect to carry out the purposes of this agreement.
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14. Disputes. In the event that a dispute arises under this agreement, it shall be resolved in the
following manner: The Director of Educational Services of the District shall appoint a
member to the Dispute Board. The Pasco Chief of Police shall appoint a member to the
Dispute Board. The Director of Educational Services and the Pasco Chief of Police shall
jointly appoint a third member to the Dispute Board. That person shall act as chairperson,
convene the Dispute Board and cause a determination of the dispute, arrived at by a majority
of the Board, to be rendered in a timely manner. The determination of the Dispute Board
shall be final and binding on the District and the City.
15. Notices. Any notices required herein or related hereto shall be delivered in writing to the
District at:
Pasco School District No.1
Attn: Asst. Superintendent, Operations
1215 West Lewis Street
Pasco, WA 99301
And to the City at: Pasco Police Department
Attn: Chief of Police
525 North Yd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
16. All Writings Contained Herein. This agreement contains all the terms and conditions
agreed to by the parties. No understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter
of this agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties to this agreement.
In Witness whereof, the parties have executed this agreement effective this 15
day of I" �QU , 2014.
City of Pasco-
Matt Watkins, Mayor
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Appro s to Form
Leland Kerr, City Attorney
Pasco School District No. 1
Sherry Lancon, 8ard President
Saundra . Hill, Superintendent
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An Morgan, Asst. Superintendent, Operatio
Legal
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