Agmt19 Sequoia Union High School District for School Resource Officer

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AND THE SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM This Agreement is made and entered into this day of� 2019, by and between the City of Redwood City ("City") and the Sequoia Union igh School District ("District") (collectively, the "Parties"). RECITALS This Agreement is entered Into with reference to the following facts and circumstances: A. Since the year 2000, the Redwood City Police Department has provided a School Resource Officer ("SRO") at Sequoia High School. The SRO is involved in a variety of activities that enhance safety on campus and provide a positive police presence, increasing the Police Department's ability to serve the needs of the entire Redwood City community. B. The partnership between Sequoia High School and the Police Department is an important part of on-going efforts to reach out to the youth in the community and establish strong relationships with community members. C. The District agrees to partially fund the SRO salary during the nine months when the high school is in session. The District has requested 40 hours per week of SRO services at Sequoia High School for the 2019-20 school year (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020). NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the collaborative agreements herein contained, the sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Term and Termination, The term of this Agreement shall be for a period beginning on July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. 2. Obligation of thg City. During the term of this Agreement, City hereby covenants and agrees to the following: A. The City agrees to provide a SRO for Sequoia H ig h School to address safety issues as described below. I. SRO on site at Sequoia High School during 38 weeks of school instruction for forty (40) hours per week, excluding recognized school holidays, with the days of the week and hours to be jointly determined by representatives of the City and District. The availability of the SRO may be periodically impacted by collateral duties or exigent circumstances, though the City will make reasonable efforts to minimize absences and will provide a temporary SRO for any absences of more than two consecutive days. The SRO will assist the school in patrolling the school perimeter, in mentoring students with Page 1 of 5 REV: 0530-19 MI ATTY/AGR.2019.161/Sequoia Union High School District 2019-20