Tigard-Tualatin School District ~ IG204002 ~ City Of Tigard And Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J School Resource Officer Agreement CITY OF TIGARD AND TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 23J
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT
This agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Tigard (City),a municipal corporation of the
State of Oregon,and the Tigard-Tualatin School District(District).
WHEREAS the City and District desire a cooperative effort in:
• Creating an atmosphere of safety and security on school grounds;
• Enforcing the law and making arrests when necessary;
• Educating students on health,safety,drugs and violence issues;
• Providing resources for School District,staff,and students;
• Providing a positive image of law enforcement and law enforcement officers for school age children; and
WHEREAS the City and District desire to memorialize and continue their cooperative efforts by contract as
authorized under ORS.190.010.
The parties agree as follows:
1. The Tigard Police Department's School Resource Officer Program will strive to enhance public safety
through community policing within the schools, including crime prevention,enforcement of laws on
school grounds,education and role modeling.
2. At the sole determination of the City,the City will provide two (2)School Resource Officers(SRO). The
SROs will be assigned to service District schools within the city limits of Tigard.All SROs shall be sworn
employees of the Police Department. If the City determines that it can no longer provide two SROs,the
City will notify the District as soon as practicable.
3. The Tigard Police Department will determine appropriate staffing and coverage for SROs. SROs'primary
assignments will be Tigard High School, Fowler Middle School,Twality Middle School, Durham Center and
the elementary schools that fall within the jurisdiction of the Tigard Police Department.
4. The Tigard Police Department will consult with District to determine a schedule for the SROs that best
addresses the needs of the SRO unit and the schools they serve. However,the City retains final authority
and decision-making regarding scheduling.
S. The City will be responsible for hiring,firing,evaluation, and discipline of the SRO pursuant to the City's
personnel policies or collective bargaining agreements. The City will promptly review and respond to any
performance concerns raised by the District.
6. The SRO will work in cooperation with all school personnel,students, parents,and community members
to accomplish the Police Department's mission.
7. The school principals and the Police supervisor of the SRO unit shall coordinate activities and meetings
related to the SROs in the schools.The following priorities will guide the activities of the SRO:
a. Police presence,crime prevention and enforcement of laws.To create and maintain a feeling of
safety and security for the benefit of all students and staff and to deter crime and violence on all
school grounds through police presence and enforcement of laws.
b. Education and positive contact. To create and maintain educational opportunities for all
students and staff which in turn creates a positive image of law enforcement.
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c. Student and staff assistance.To become and remain a resource for all students and staff.To that
end,the SRO will be available for special event security as necessary.
8. The School District shall make every effort to provide the SROs with a private work area containing a
desk,computer,and telephone within the High School and Middle Schools.
9. The City shall pay the costs of selection, salary, benefits,vehicle,and equipment for)two (2)SROs.The
City certifies that sufficient funds are available and authorized for expenditure to finance costs of this
agreement during the current fiscal year. Funding during future fiscal years shall be subject to budget
approval by Tigard's City Council. The District shall provide funding to offset approximately one half of
the costs of the most senior SRO including benefits and overtime incurred during the school year.The
District's funding for Fiscal Year 2019-20 shall not exceed $52,985.The City will invoice the District
quarterly based upon actual expenditures, unless the District requests, in writing,to receive invoices
more frequently.
10. As part of the ongoing partnership between the City and District,each agrees to allow the other the use
of any facilities as available for meetings,trainings,community events or other use as agreed upon by
the parties,subject to each entity's facilities use policies and procedures.
11. The cost of specialized training shall be shared by mutual agreement between the City of Tigard and the
School District on a case-by-case basis.
12. All equipment supplied by the School District shall remain the property of the District;all equipment
supplied by the City of Tigard shall remain the property of the City.
13. To the extent permitted by Oregon law and subject to the limitations of the Oregon Tort Claims Act and
the Oregon Constitution,the City agrees to indemnify the District, its officers,employees,or agents from
all claims, demands,settlements,orjudgments arising from the City's activities under this Agreement,
provided that the City will not be required to indemnify District for any such claims,demands,
settlements,or judgments arising from the wrongful acts of the District.
14. To the extent permitted by Oregon law and subject to the limitations of the Oregon Tort Claims Act and
the Oregon Constitution,the District agrees to indemnify the City, its officers,employees,or agents from
all claims,demands,settlements,or judgments arising from the District's activities under this Agreement,
provided that the District will not be required to indemnify City for any such claims, demands,
settlements,or judgments arising from the wrongful acts of the District.
15. The City and the District mutually agree that neither party will insure the actions of the other, but rather
each party will assume its own responsibility in connection with any claims made by a third party against
the City and/or the District and that both the City and the District will maintain liability insurance
coverage.
16. The City is engaged as an independent contractor. The City and its employees are not employees of the
District and are not eligible for any benefits through the District including,without limitation, health
benefits,workers'compensation,and retirement benefits.
17. The City and the District mutually agree that nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to limit the
remedy, if any,of either party against the other party,including claims under subrogation agreements
with the party's insurance carrier,to recover damages to property or injury to persons caused by a
party's negligence.
18. This Agreement is effective beginning July 1, 2019,through June 30, 2020.This Agreement will not
automatically renew.
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19. City and District may amend this Agreement at any time only by written agreement.
In witness whereof,the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by the duly authorized officers on the
dates hereinafter written.
Signature Signature
Marty Wine Susan R. Rieke-Smith, Ed.D.
City Manager District Superintendent
Date Date
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