HomeMy WebLinkAbout95- Bozeman Public Schools District 7 Agreement for School Resource officer AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day of
October 1995, by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, a
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" , and
BOZEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT NO. 7 , hereinafter referred to
as "SCHOOL" .
Introduction:
The City of Bozeman faces the challenge of keeping pace with
a growing, ever-changing community. In particular, the drug
business is causing police and other agencies to refocus their
efforts, as has the increase in serious crime by young people.
Results of this complex and changing environment include
increased budget constraints, and the need to reevaluate the role
of the police agency in the community, especially in the schools.
An intergovernmental cooperation arrangement between the City of
Bozeman Police Department and the Bozeman School District is deemed
an efficient and desirable means for effectively addressing the
growing problem of juvenile-related crime and other problems.
Purpose:
It is the purpose of this agreement to create and utilize the
position of "School Resource Officer" , as a means to enforce the
compulsory attendance provisions of M.C.A. 20-5-101, et. seq. , and
to meet the demand for investigation, detection and prevention of
juvenile criminal activity on Bozeman School District and other
property within the city limits of Bozeman.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL AGREEMENTS AND
COVENANTS CONTAINED HEREIN, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1 . The City shall designate a trained and qualified officer
as "School Resource Officer" , assigned to duty primarily
to enforce the compulsory attendance provision and to
investigate criminal activities involving juveniles. The
City shall maintain supervisory authority over that
officer. It is acknowledged and agreed by the parties
that said officer will remain an employee of the City.
2 . The School shall be responsible for cost sharing of actual
wage and benefit amounts earned by the officer in the
performance of his duties in accordance with City payroll
standards. The School shall pay one-half (1/2) of the
actual wage and benefit amounts for a ten and one-half (10
1/2) month period in each fiscal year. The City will
continue to act as fiscal agent for the officer.
3 . The City will provide the equipment and resources
necessary for the School Resource Officer to perform his
duties.
4 . The City will provide proper and adequate training for the
School Resource Officer.
5. The City will ensure to the extent reasonable that the
School Resource officer will be available for duty on
School grounds by encouraging the officer to take vacation
only when school is not in session. The School shall
recognize the officer is under contract to work a schedule
consisting of four (4) ten (10) hours days during each
work week.
6 . The School shall recognize the lawful authority of the
School Resource Officer and cooperate in his/her efforts
to enforce the law.
7. The School shall provide an office area for the School
Resource Officer and allow access to and use of office-
related equipment by the School Resource Officer, as
needed, at no cost to the City.
S. The School Resource officer may request assistance from
school support staff to assist in typing reports or other
clerical related tasks that are not in conflict with the
Confidential Criminal Justice Information System. This
assistance will be provided at no cost to the City.
9. The School shall purchase and/or supply a cell phone for
use by the School Resource Officer and assume
responsibility for monthly bills related to the use of
said phone.
10 . The School acknowledges and agrees that the School
Resource Officer is first and foremost a member of the
Bozeman Police Department, subject to call out on short
notice, and required as part of his duties to appear in
conferences or at court hearings and other related
functions.
11 . The School shall designated someone of authority in the
school(s) to act as a contact person for the School
Resource Officer for the purpose of sharing information
and discussing areas of concern (line of accountability) .
Indemnification:
The City shall indemnify the School against, and hold the
School harmless from, any and all liability, costs, damages, claims
or causes of action which may arise out of the performance of this
agreement by the City. The City, the Police Department, and all
Officers and other employees shall assume no liability for the acts
or omissions of the school District or its employees.
Termination:
The term of this agreement shall commence on October 1, 1995,
and extend through June 30 , 1998 , unless revoked by mutual consent
of the parties in writing. The agreement may be renewed on an
annual basis thereafter. Either party may terminate this
agreement, without cause, upon furnishing the other sixty (60) days
written notice thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have signed and
executed the foregoing agreement the day and year first above
written.
BOZEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS CITY OF BOZEMAN
By: By:
Pau+la . Buttbrfibld Jim Wysocki
Superintendent City Manager
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Larry Conner
Chief of Police