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Home My WebLink AboutCity of Idaho Falls SRO Agreement FY 21POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNCIL AGENDA IDAHO FALLS FROM: Chief Bryce Johnson MEMORANDUM DATE: Thursday, September 3, 2020 RE: Memorandum of Understanding between District 91 and IFPD regarding School Resource Officers (SRO) Council Action Desired ❑ Ordinance ❑ Resolution ❑X Other Action (Approval, Authorization, Ratification, etc) ❑ Public Hearing IFPD recommends that Council approve the MOU between IFPD and District #91 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate). Description, Background Information & Purpose This is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between District 91 and the Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) establishing each entity's obligation under the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. IFPD has provided sworn officers to work as SRO's with in Idaho Falls School District #91 for many years. IFPD is pleased to continue the SRO services. This MOU is the same as last year's Council -approved MOU with a change of dates to make it effective during the 2020-2021 school year. Relevant PBB Results & Department Strategic Plan �I I QUO O F�:Z{ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Interdepartmental Coordination %OIA,NCII. M'�'f ItSG S�nn.O� to,tibZp In/a Fiscal Impact District 91 agrees to pay 70% of the wages and benefits for two IFPD Officers and 50% of the wages and benefits for two additional Officers for a total of $232,328.92 annually. Legal Review Click or tap here to enter text. IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, made effective the day 3I"of August 2020. by and between CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, a municipal corporation. P.O. Box 50220. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405, (hereinafter "CITY"). and IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91. a public corporation organized pursuant to the laws of the State of Idaho, 690 John Adams Parkway, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401, (hereinafter "DISTRICT"); WITNESSETH: WHEREAS. CITY operates and maintains a Police Department within CITY limits and -employs a trained and certified staff of police officers to provide law enforcement services within CITY; WHEREAS, DISTRICT has need of qualified and trained personnel to provide security and law enforcement services within the various schools of DISTRICT which are located within the boundaries of CITY; WHEREAS, it is to the mutual interest of the parties that security and law enforcement services be readily available during school hours within such schools; NOW- THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed as follows: 1. CITY Police Officers: Subject to the approval by DISTRICT on an officer -by - officer basis, CITY agrees to provide for the use and benefit of DISTRICT sworn police officers to work as School Resource Officers ("SROs") within the SCIIOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT IIA61- I of 6 schools operated by DISTRICT within the CITY provided CITY shall have no obligation to provide a substitute officer during times when an SRO is taking mandatory training. approved vacation, holiday, sick leave or other leave or absences beyond the control of the CITY. Such police officers shall be available during the time when school is in session during the term of this Agreement. 2. Term of this Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall commence on August 31.2020 and shall terminate on August 31.2021. 3. Compensation. In consideration for the services provided herein. the parties agree to the following compensation. For Two (2) SRO's. The DISTRICT agrees to pay CITY an amount equal to seventy percent (70%) of each SRO's wages and seventy percent (70%) of the cost of each SRO's benefits, as hereinafter stated, for the entire terns of this Agreement, irrespective of whether school is in session. In particular, DISTRICT shall pay CITY seventy percent (70%) of all compensation paid to all SRO's and seventy percent (70%) of each officers FICA withholdings, PERSI withholdings and the premiums for workers' compensation, health and accident insurance and life insurance attributable to such SRO. For Two (2) SRO's. The DISTRICT agrees to pay CITY an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of each SRO's wages and fifty percent (50%) of the cost of each SRO's benefits, as hereinafter stated, for the entire term of this Agreement, irrespective of whether school is in session. In particular, DISTRICT shall pay CITY fifty percent (50%) of all compensation paid to all SRO's and fifty percent (50%) of each officer's FICA withholdings, PERSI withholdings and the premiums SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT PA61, 2,46 for workers' compensation. health and accident insurance and life insurance attributable to such SRO. All SRO's. DISTRICT will pay 100% of overtime earned by the SROs for school related activities. Overtime incurred from a criminal investigation or arrest will be paid 100% by CITY. Payment of DISTRICT's share of such wages and benefits shall be due no later than the 3& day of June during the term hereof. provided CITY sends an invoice to DISTRICT at least fifteen (15) days prior to such due date. Each invoice shall be for wages and benefits paid since August 31. 2020. or since the date of the last payment. 4. Work Schedules. DISTRICT shall have the right to establish and direct the work hours and work days for all SRO's, including the right, if necessary, to require work on holidays established by CITY Personnel Policy and the right to require work in excess of an eight (8) hour day, provided in such event, any overtime compensation paid to or accrued by an SRO and arising from such holiday pav or overtime work, shall be included within the compensation (comp time) in which DISTRICT is required to participate. DISTRICT can change the shift hours of the SRO to accommodate scheduled school -related events that require security or the presence of the SRO. Any overtime compensation for DISTRICT -related activities will be paid by DISTRICT at one hundred percent (100%) of time earned. Overtime earned as part of a criminal investigation or arrest will be paid 100% by CITY. 5. Supervision and Direction of SROs. DISTRICT shall have the right to generally assign work tasks to the SROs, provided the manner and means by which such work is performed shall be determined by CITY, in accordance with CITY's SCHOOL RESOURCE OFTICER AGRIiEMEK"r PAGI 3 of 6 Personnel Policy. ordinances and regulations and any general orders promulgated bw the Chief of Police and School District 91 Board policy. The right to make such work assignments shall be limited to the time when school is in session. In particular, CITY will be responsible for the education. training and disciplining of SROs. The SRO's assignments and work ethics will be continually evaluated by the DISTRICT. and concerns or issues will be presented to the Idaho Falls Police Department promptly. Quarterly meetings between the School and Police Administration should also be arranged. CITY will try to make accommodations to provide training outside of school hours. There may be mandatory training in which the officers will have to attend during school time. Officers will notify school principals of such training. It is the desire of CITY to provide DISTRICT with SROs; however, because of possible staffing shortages and officer interest. CITY does not guarantee that all SRO positions will be filled. DISTRICT has the right to reject any SRO candidate and if not satisfied at any time with the current SRO, DISTRICT may request a new SRO. Replacement of any personnel is not guaranteed by CITY. All wages, benefits and all terms and conditions of the SRO's employment shall be in accordance with and subject to the CITY Personnel Policy, regulations and procedures as established by the statute or CITY ordinance. Any transfers are in accordance with the Idaho Falls Police Department transfer policy. School personnel will be involved in the transfer process. 6. Uniforms and Equipment. CITY will provide each SRO with all equipment. uniforms, weapons, communications equipment and other accessories a s necessary to perform his/her duties and as are customarily supplied for police officers generally. Weapons and munitions that are stored in any SRO office will SCI IDOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT PAGI: 4 of 6 be secured in lockers and safes provided by CITY. The control and security of SRO weaponry will be the responsibility of CITY. CITY will provide each SRO with a computer, network interface card and associated software capable of communicating with and through the CITY Records Management System. 7. Equipment Provided by District. DISTRICT shall provide an office, desk, telephone and necessary office supplies for use by each SRO. DISTRICT will also provide an internet connection for use by each SRO. 8. Liability- Insurance; Waiver of Indemnification and Contribution Rights. DISTRICT and CITY shall each be separately responsible to obtain and maintain their own policy of liability insurance for claims arising against either of them as a result of any act or omission by each SRO and neither shall have any obligation or duty to procure liability insurance for the other. To the fullest extent permitted by law and by the terms and conditions of both parties' general, police liability or errors and omissions insurance policies, each part waives, as against the other, any claim for indemnification or contribution arising out of any negligent act or omission by any SRO while acting within the course and scope of his duties whenever such act or omission causes property damage or personal harm, injury or death to a third party. To the extent such waiver is not allowed by any policy ofone party, the waiver shall not be applicable to the other party. 9. Complete Agreement. This writing evidences the complete and final agreement of the parties and no prior statement, representation or understanding shall be assumed. DATED this 3 day of August 2020. SCt 1001. RESOURCE OFFICER AGREF.NIEN I- PAGE 5 of b CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.91 BN 'W Fupperinteindent oland SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGRI:L:MEN'1 1'A6V fi of 6