SCHOOL  RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SYLVANIA POLICE  DIVISION AND
THE SYLVANIA SCHOOL  DISTRICT

Th is Agreement is entered  into this  :XJ  dday of  AtlL...u.,),....	, 2012  by and between the Sylvania  City School  District  ("School"), 4747 Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sylvania, OH  43560 and the City of Sylvania Police Division  ("Police"), 6635 Maplewood Ave., Sylvania, OH
43560.
RECITALS:

WHEREAS, School  wishes to continue to provide  its students  with a safe and secure learning  environment; and ,
WHEREAS, Police desires to improve the relationship between law enforcement officers and students and maintain  the safe and secure  learning enviromnent and, therefore,  has agreed to provide  two (2) School  Resource Officers  ("SRO") to School.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

I .   Police will provide two (2) School  Resource Officers  to carry out specific duties as outlined  in the attached  policy,  procedures,  duties and responsibilities. The SROs will remain employees of the Sylvania  City Police Division  and not employees of the Sylvania  City School District.   SROs shall abide  by the policies of School  when they are not in conflict  with the policies and procedures of Police.

2.   Salary.  From  August 23,2012 through June 12,2013, Police will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the SROs' salary  and School  will be responsible for the remaining seventy-five percent (75%).

Commencing June 13,2013 and thereafter, School  will be solely  responsible for the salaries of the SROs.  The salary  is the total compensation and includes salary  and benefits as agreed  to between  the City of Sylvania and the Fraternal  Order of Police, Lodge No. 129.

3.   Term   .  The initial term of this Agreement  will remain  in effect from August  23,2012 until June 12, 2013.  This Agreement  shall be automatically renewed  each August  1st thereafter for a twelve month period unless written  notice to terminate  is given  by either party pursuant  to the terms of the Agreement.

4.   Qualifications.   Each SRO shall have the following qualifications:
A.  Be a certified  law enforcement officer by the State of Ohio and an employee of the Sylvania Police Division;

B.  Have a minimum of five (5) years of full-time law enforcement experience as a certified police officer;
C.  Must meet all certifications for a school resource officer that the Chief of Police deems necessary;
D.  Must project a positive and professional image and demonstrate a high
commitment to positive police/community relations;
E.  Must demonstrate ability to work with little supervision and be self-motivated in job performance;
F.   Must have the physical and mental ability to perform all duties and functions of the school resource officer;
G.  Have excellent communication skills;
H.  Be able to relate well to children of all ages;
l.  Possess good coordinating and planning skills;
J.	An individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for thjs position.

5.   Goals.
A.  The goals of the SRO Program are to assist the School in providing a safe learning environment and to improve relationslups between law enforcement officers and students.  The program also attempts to promote a better understanding of the law enforcement officer's  role in society while educating students, parents, and school  persmmel which will build a better community while also providing a role model in the educational system.
B.  Provide a positive role model to the students and foster a better understanding
between the law enforcement commuruty and the students and staff.

6.   Instructional Responsibility.  The SRO will teach law enforcement related topics at the request of the School.

7.   Duties and Responsibilities.
A.  Protect students and staff from negative influences and assist in the maintenance of order in the school.
B.  Advise the school staff in safety matters, violence reduction strategies and legal
aspects of the activity of students.
C.  Facilitate learning in citizenshlp and related law education.
D.  Assist students tluough counseling in law related problems and assist by
mediating disputes.  Attempts will be made to identify problems with students and guidance will be provided to them in addressing their problems in a non-violent manner.
E.  Complete reports and investigate crimes committed on campus.
F.  Develop expertise in presenting various subjects, such as understanding laws, the police officers and the police mission.
G.  Encourage individual and small group discussions about law enforcement related
matters with students, faculty and parents.
H.  The SRO is not a school disciplinarian and will not become involved in any form of school administered purushment.  If the School staff believe a violation of a

law has occurred , they shall contact  the SRO who will determine whether law enforcement action  is appropriate.
I.  The SRO will, whenever  possible, attend  meetings of the school 's parent and
faculty groups to solicit  their support  and understanding of the SRO  program and promote  awareness of law enforcement functions.
J.   The SRO will, whenever  possible, be available  for conferences with students,
parents and faculty  members to assist  them  with problems of a law enforcement or crime prevention nature.
K.  The SRO will be familiar  with the community agencies which offer assistance to students and their families, such as mental  health clinics,  drug treatment  centers, etc.
L.  The SRO shall be armed at all times.
M. The SRO shall at as an instructor for specialized, short-term  programs when invited to do so by the superintendent or the superintendent's designee.
N.  The SRO shall coordinate all activities with the administrative staff and seek permission,  advice a nd guidance prior  to enacting  any program  within the school.
0. The SRO will assist the superintendent and /or principal  in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or  minimize dangerous situations which  may result from student  unrest .
P.   Should  it become necessary to conduct  formal  police interviews with students, the
SRO shall adhere  to school  board policy, police policy and legal requirements with regard to such interviews.
Q.  The SRO shall take J aw enforcement action as required.   As soon as practical, the
SRO shall make the superintendent a nd/or principal of the school aware of such action.  At the superintendent and/or  principal 's request, the SRO shall take appropriate law enforcement action against  intruders and unwanted  visitors  who may appear at the school and related school  functions, to the extent  the SRO may do so under the authority  of the law.
R.  The SRO shall give assistance to other police officers in matters  regarding  his
school assignment whenever necessary.
S.   The SRO may be expected  to participate  in school  functions such as athletic events, dances, PTA programs and other school sponsored  events  when requested by the school administration.

8.   Rules and Guidelines.
Although  SROs have been placed in a formal educational environment, they are not relieved of the official  duties as a law enforcement officer.  The SRO shall  intervene when it is necessary  to prevent  any criminal  act or maintain  a safe school envirmm1ent.  Citations  shall  be issued and arrests  made when appropriate in accordance with Ohio State law, City of Sylvania  Municipal Ordinances and
departmental policy.  School  authorities and the parents of any child involved shall  be
notified as quickly  as possible  when the SRO takes any direct law enforcement action involving  a student, on- or off-campus during school  hours.  The SRO will make the final decision on whether  criminal  charges shall  be filed.  Additionally, the SRO will: A.  Adhere to all state and federal  laws and the policy/procedure manual of the
Sylvania  Police Division.

B.  Keep documentation of all in-office counseling sessions.
C.  Keep a copy of all policy and school  rep011s regarding criminal  incidents at the school.
D.  Not take part in any school  disciplinary actions.  The SRO will only accompany the school  interviewer if there is a threat ofviolence. Tfthe incident  is a violation of the law, the SRO may assist in determining if law enforcement action  is appropriate.
E.  Not transport a sick or injured child for medical  assistance or provide  escort  with police vehicle  for school  persormel.  The SRO  will have a patrol unit transport students  to the alternative school or in a situation  related to their law enforcement functions (i.e., arrest, etc.). The SRO may assist the administration in escorting students  who are violent or have tlu·eatened violence toward school administration fi'om the campus.   lt shall  be the school 's responsibility to release the juvenile according to school  policy.
F.   The SRO shall wear the appropriate uniform of the Sylvania  Police Division
during  their working  hours unless otherwise approved  by a Sylvania  Police
Division Supervisor.
G.  The SRO shall  be equipped  with a radio that will enable  them to have direct contact  with the Sylvania  Police Division. The SRO will be responsible for determining the need for additional  police presence or assistance on campus and will make such  request  when needed .  In the event  the SRO requests additional units on campus, he/she will act as the primary  unit and direct assisting  units.

9.    Termination.  This Agreement may be terminated  by either  party upon seven  (7)
days written  notice to the other party.

TN WITNESS  WHEREOF, the City of Sylvania, by its Mayor and Director of Finance, pursuant to Ordinance No. 'fi_-2012, adopted  on the  J tJ YHday of 1/it&ltfZ: , 2012 and the Sylvania  City School  District  by its 	and

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William  Rhodus, Chief of Police