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City Council Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 provided to us. He mentioned this is not a city program but the school district's request to have School Resource Officers; the city is only providing officers. He stated there is a study being conducted by Texas State University and there could be some items discussed that could be considered after receiving results of the study. He stated he can't guarantee that the school board will accept amendments and the school board hasn't received a courtesy notification with information regarding concerns. Mr. Lumbreras suggested waiting for the results of the study from Texas State University then provide recommendations as the result of the study for next year's agreement. Council Member Gleason noted that the School Board of Trustees passed this agreement 7-0 and we currently do not have an agreement because we have not approved it yet. He would like to approve this agreement in its current form. MOTION TO CALL THE QUESTION: A motion by Council Member Gleason, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, to call the question. The motion to call the question failed by the following vote: For: 1 - Council Member Gleason Against: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, Mayor Hughson, Council Member Baker, Council Member Gonzales, Council Member Garza and Scott MOTION TO AMEND: a motion made by Council Member Baker, seconded by Council Member Garza to amend Section 1.0 Goals and Objectives under 1.1 by removing the phrase "and respect for the law and the function of law enforcement agencies" and inserting the phrase "the law and law enforcement agencies, as well as their rights and ability to file grievances;" The section would read as follows: 1.1 To foster educational programs and activities that will increase student's knowledge of the law and law enforcement agencies, as well as their rights and ability to file grievances; The motion to amend carried by the following vote: For: 4 - Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, Council Member Baker, Council Member Gonzales and Council Member Garza Against: 3 - Mayor Hughson, Council Member Gleason and Scott MOTION TO AMEND: a motion made by Council Member Baker, seconded by Council Member Garza to amend Section 2.0 Employment and Assignment of School Resource Officer under 2.5. by inserting the phrase "Additionally, Faculty, Staff, and students will be made aware of the decision as to why an City of San Marcos Page 12