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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered on by and between the SCHOOL BOARD OF
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, whose address is 400 East Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford,
Florida 32773. Hereinafier referred to as "School Board", the City of Sanford, Florida a
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "The Agency".
T ssETH:
WHEREAS, the parties desire to implement the provisions of 230.2318, School Resource Officer
Program, and D.A.R.E. Officer Program by entering into an inter-agency agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the SCHOOL BOARD has requested that the Agency provide law enforcement
personnel in certain Seminole County Public Schools for service as School' Resource
officer(s)/D.A.R.E. Officer, and;
WHEREAS, the Agency has agreed to provide law enforcement personnel to perform the duties
and responsibilities of School Resource Officer's and D.A.R.E. Officer in certain Seminole
County Public Schools;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual considerations, understandings and
covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. TERM: The term of this Agreement is one fiscal year commencing July 1, 2001,
and continuing until June 30, 2002, the date of signature by the parties notwithstanding. This
agreement may be renewed for successive terms of like duration by mutual agreement of the
parties and upon such terms as they shall agree.
2. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Agreement is to foster better relations between
students and law enforcement personnel; to deter crime on or about school premises by the
presence of a law enforcement officer; to enforce local, state, and federal laws; and to have law
enforcement officer available for presentations to the students, faculty, and parents conceming
law enforcement and various law enforcement related subjects.
3. SERVICES: (a) The Agency agrees to provide (5) five full time School Resource
Officer's and (1) one D.A.R.E. Officer and who will perform such duties set forth in Exhibit A
(School Resource Officers); or Exhibit B (D.A.R.E. Officer), which are attached hereto and
made a part hereof for all .purposes by reference and attachment. Each officer shall be equipped
with a patrol vehicle, personal weapon, personal communications unit, and such other equipment
as is standard for the agency.
4. COMPENSATION: The School Board will pay to the City of Sanford the sum of One
Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and 00/I00 ($152,329.00)
in 8 equal payments in amount of $19,041.12 in accordance with the following schedule of
payments:
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A. Initial payment:
Amount: $19,041.12 Date of Payment: October 5, 2001
B. All subsequent payments shall be in equal amounts ors 19041.12 and shall be
payable on or before the 5th day of each month thereafter.
5. COOPERATION: The parties to this agreement agree that their respective officers,
employees and agents will mutually cooperate with each other to insure that this agreement is
fully performed to achieve the goals set forth in 230.2318.
6. LIABILITY FOR SALARIES. BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION:
The SCHOOL BOARD shall not be liable for the payment of any salaries, wages, other
compensation or benefits to any School Resource Officer/DARE Officer performing services
pursuant to this agreement.
7. LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR SICKNESS: The SCHOOL BOARD shall not be
liable for the payment of any sums or indemnification to the City, or any of its employees, for
injuries or sickness arising out of performance of duties hereunder by the School Resource Officer
or D.A.R.E. Officer.
8. INDEMNIFICATION:
The SCHOOL BOARD agrees to indemnify the AGENCY, its officers, employees and
agents and hold harmless to the extent permitted by Florida Law, ~'om any liability, loss, damage,
judgment, lien, expense and cost sustained or incurred in connection with any claims, suits,
actions or proceedings made or brought against the AGENCY as a result of any act or omissions
of the SCHOOL BOARD, its officers, employees or agents, in the performance of its obligations
under this Agreement.
The AGENCY agrees to indemnify the SCHOOL BOARD, its officers, employees and
agents, and hold harmless to the extent permitted by Florida law, liom any liability, loss, damage,
judgment, lien, expense and cost sustained or incurred in connection with any claims, suits,
actions or proceedings made or brought against the SCHOOL BOARD as a result of any acts or
omissions of the AGENCY, its officers, employees or agents.
9. EMPLOYEE STATUS:
(a) The School Resource Officer and D.A.R.E. Officer shall be deemed at all times to be
employees of the Agency and not employees or agents of the School Board. The School Resource
Officer or D.A.R.E. Officer shall at all times be deemed to be an employee of the agency and not
of the School Board for purposes of workers' compensation and tort liability pursuant to 768.28,
Florida Statutes. At all times when the School Resource Officer or D.A.R.E. Officer is in the
performance of duties hereunder the officer shall be deemed to be acting within the course and
scope of the officer' s employment as an officer, employee or agent of the Agency.
(b) It is understood and agreed by the parties that no School Resource Officer or D.A.R.E.
Officer shall be deemed an employee of the SCHOOL BOARD and that no officer or employee of
the SCHOOL BOARD shall be an employee of the Agency.
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10. DESIGNATED CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR:
a. For the School Board:
Jim Dawson
Educational Support Center
Seminole County Public Schools
400 East Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
b. For the Agency:
Brian Tooley, Chief of Police
Sanford Police Department
815 S. French Avenue
Sanford, Florida 32771
11. NOTICES: Whenever any party desires or is required by law to give any notice to the
other party, notice shall be sent to by certified mail or hand delivered.
a. For the School Board:
Dr. Paul J. Hagerty, Superintendent
Seminole County Public Schools
400 E. Lake Mary Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
b. For the Agency:
Brian Tooley, Chief of Police
Sanford Police Department
815 S. French Avenue
Sanford, Florida 32771
In addition a copy of all notices shall be mailed/delivered to the designated contract
administrator. Any change in either the agency head or the contract administrator shall be
noticed in writing to the other part.
12. AGENCY RELATIONSHIP:
(a) The parties recognize that the School Resource Officer and D.A.R.E. Officer is a law
enforcement officer and not a school administrator or employee. In all matters relating to the
performance of law enforcement functions such as criminal incident investigations, the officer
shall be subject to the director of the of~cer's agencies standard operating procedures and agency
supervisor. In the event the agency shall require the officer to assist with emergencies or civil
disturbances off school premises, the officer shall be permitted to respond by the school
principal Any such exigent situation shall not affect any compensation required to be paid to the
Agency by the School Board.
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(b) All policy disputes shall be referred by the principal to his/her executive director and by
the School Resource Officer or D.A.R.E. Offic~r's supervisor for resolution.
13. TERMINATION: This agreement may be terminated by any party at any time, with or
without cause, upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
(a) It is understood and agreed that the entire agreement of the parties is contained herein and
that this agreement supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating
to the subject matter hereof, as will as any previous agreements presently in effect between the
parties, relating to the subject matter hereof.
(b) Any alterations, amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement
shall be valid only when expressed in writing, approved by the respective parties and duly
executed on behalf of each party.
Executed at Sanford, Seminole County, Florida on the~
ATTEST:
Date:
ATTEST:
DR. PAUL J. HA R TENDENT
Seminole County Public Schools S L BOARD CHAIRMAN
Seminole County Public Schools
Date: / 0/s~/O / Date: /a/q/d/
As authorized for execution by the School Board in its meeting of//O/5~ , 2001.
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
1. Anything set forth herein to the contrary, the school resource officer shall at all times
perform his/her duties in accordance with the officer's agency's standards operating procedures.
2. The powers and duties of the school resource officer as a law enforcement officer shall
continue throughout the school resource officer's assignment in that capacity.
3. The school resource officer shall be responsible to his/her agency in all matters relating to
employment, except that activities conducted by the school resource officer which are part of the
regular school instructional program shall be under the direction of the principal.
4. The school resource officer will bc familiar with the operation of audio-visual equipment
generally in use in the school.
5. The officer will report in and out when the officer arrives at or leaves a campus as
directed by the principal of each campus.
6. When school is not in session, the officer shall perform such duties as are directed by his
agency. The principal or his designee shall advise the officer's agency supervisor of the school's
calendar.
7. The officer will make contact reports for each student cotmseled. The contact reports will
be filed with the school's guidance department. No students will be contacted dining school
hours and on the school campus about their suspected criminal activity without notice to the
school principal and except in accordance with the officer's agency's standards operating
procedures.
8. All student record information will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of
228.093 F.S.
9. a. The officer will integrate with the students between class breaks, during ltmch
periods, before and after school and at school activities at which the officer is in attendance in the
course of his employment duties;
b. The officer will serve as a referral resource for students, faculty and parents to
community agencies;
c. The officer will serve as a law enforcement resource person to the school
administration, the school security officers and the district chief of security;
d. The officer will assist the school principal, school security officer and district
chief of security in developing plans and strategies for the prevention and control of dangerous
situations at the school;
e. The officer will coordinate activities with the school guidance department in an
effort to identify those students who exhibit indications of early delinquent behavior.
10. The officer shall participate in such classroom teaching activities as are deemed
appropriate by the school principal and as are directed by the school principal.
EXHIBIT "A"
D.A.R.E. OFFICER
Duties and Responsibilities: In addition to the routine duties and responsibilities of a City of
Sanford Police Officer, a D.A.R.E. Officer will have the following specific duties and
responsibilities:
(a) The Officer will teach the 17-week D.A.R.E. curriculum;
(b) The Officer will counsel students;
(c) The Officer may attend meetings - PTA, School Board, etc.;
(d) The Officer may have speaking assignments outside the school atmosphere - PTA,
Neighborhood Watch, etc.;
(e) The Officer will maintain lesson plans;
(f) The Officer will coordinate D.A.R.E. graduation and contact media and
community people to notify them;
(g) The Officer may attend training sponsored by Florida Department of Law
Enforcement;
(h) The Officer may attend the summer D.A.R.E. conference;
(I) The Officer will be familiar with school procedures in regard to emergency
situations.
A D.A.R.E. Officer is not to:
(a) Engage in school disciplinary activities;
(b) Organize, direct, participate in "detention periods".
EXHIBIT "B"