Title
Joint resolution approving a Police Services Agreement between the Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and the Beach Park School District for the deployment of the Part-Time School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for the Beach Park School District for the 2017 through 2018 school year in the amount of $46,273.
Staff Summary
* The LCSO has worked with the Beach Park School District to establish and implement a Part-Time SRO Program.
* The main objectives of the SRO program are to develop a positive relationship between law enforcement and middle school students, effectively deal with juvenile offenses/issues and to protect students and the school from violations of the law.
* This Police Services Agreement establishes the commitment of all participants to support the goals of the SRO Program and defines the role of the SRO.
* SRO working hours shall be 19 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase the hours of the SRO if additional finances become available.
* Additional SRO hours are to be scheduled in advance and paid for via a separate invoice.
* On a monthly basis, the SRO will compile and present a report that includes information regarding the contacts made with parents and students, SRO recommendations to the school regarding changes and/or enforcement ideas on school policy.
* At least once a year the LCSO and the School District will evaluate the effectiveness of the program and consider opportunities for expansion.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Beach Park School District has determined that it would be in the best interest of the Beach Park Middle School community to enter into a Police Services Agreement with the Lake County Sheriff's Office for the implementation of a Part-Time SRO Program; and
WHEREAS, the Beach Park School District agrees to share the cost of the SRO and agrees to pay $63.00 per hour; and
WHEREAS, said Agreement formalizes the arrangement regarding the deployment of a Part-time SRO at the Beach Park Middle School...
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