Res 2023-138R approving an Interlocal Agreement with the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District for the city’s provision of police officers to the school district to serve as School Resource Officers

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Marcos, Hays County, the SMCISD Board of Trustees, and the Texas Education Agency; however, the term of this Agreement shall not exceed beyond the 2023-2024 school year. This Agreement cannot be changed, terminated, or modified other than as provided in the provisions herein outlined in this agreement. 10.2 The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to terminate the SRO Agreement and shall provide 30 days written notice of such intent to the SMCISD. SMCISD reserves the right to terminate the SRO Agreement and shall provide 30 days written notice of such intent to the DEPARTMENT. 11.0 Consideration 11.1 For budgeting purpose, SMCISD should inquire each year of the DEPARTMENT as to the anticipated salary grade and step and benefits for officer or officers assigned as School Resource Officers. 11.2 SMCISD will pay the DEPARTMENT an amount equal to 60%of the annual salary and benefits costs of the SRO officers. 11.3 SMCISD will make payment to the DEPARTMENT on a reimbursement basis,billed bi-monthly out of the current fiscal year's revenues. The DEPARTMENT shall send invoices to SMCISD that include hours and days worked as well as any paid time off. 11.4 The initial payment for 2023-2024 shall be made no later than October 31,2023. 11.5 If this agreement is terminated for any reason by either party during the course of a school year, SMCISD will be obligated to pay only a pro-rated portion of the annual cost of the SRO program payable by SMCISD as per section 11.2, and the DEPARTMENT will refund to SMCISD any excess amount paid to the DEPARTMENT. 12.0 Evaluation It is mutually agreed that SMCISD may annually evaluate the SRO Program and the performance of each SRO. It is further understood that the SMCISD'S evaluation of each officer is on an advisory capacity only and that the DEPARTMENT retains the final authority to evaluate the performance of the SROs. The SMCISD Superintendent, or the Superintendent's designee, and the Liaison Officer from the DEPARTMENT shall meet to discuss the status of the SRO Program and its officers, as both parties determine to be necessary. 12.1 The SMCISD shall create a mechanism by which to collect feedback from caregivers regarding the SRO program. 13.0 Exchange of Information It is mutually agreed that SMCISD and the SROs will work together to curtail criminal activity on SMCISD property. All SROs shall share any information with the SMCISD Superintendent, or the 7