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208. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AND SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS PARTIES: 1.1 This agreement is made and entered into by the City of San Marcos, hereafter referred to as the "City" and San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, hereafter referred to as the "District," for the performance of activities described in this agreement. MISSION STATEMENT: 2.1 The mission of the San Marcos City School Resource Officer is to break down the barriers between law enforcement and youth by establishing better communication and to 1. Provide a visible and positive image for law enforcement by serving as a confidential source of counseling to students concerning problems they face. 2. Bring expertise into schools to help young people make more positive choices in their lives. 3. Work to protect the school environment and to maintain an atmosphere where teachers feel safe to teach and students feel safe to learn. 4. Provide a better understanding of our laws, why they are enacted and their benefits. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: 3.1 Pursuant to Chapter 791, Texas Government Code, the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act, (the "Act"), as amended, and Section 37.081 of the Texas Education Code, as amended, the parties are empowered to contract with each other for the performance of governmental functions, including police protection. The City will provide one or more officers to act as School Resource Officers at the District during regularly scheduled school sessions; excluding summer sessions, or other times as may be mutually agreed upon. TERMS & CONDITIONS: 4.1 In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements, contained herein, as well as other good and valuable concerns the parties agree as follows: 4.2 The term oftms agreement shall begin on the first day of the 2004-2005 school year and end on May 31, 2005~ This agreement cannot be changed, terminated or modified in any manner, other than as provided in the provisions herein outlined in this agreement. SERVICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: