CISD School Resource Officers ILA-CN 2021-08-24STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into on this 23rd day of August, 2021, by
and between the City of Coppell, Texas (hereinafter referred as "CITY"), and the Coppell
Independent School District (hereinafter referred to as "CISD") make and enter into this
Agreement for the purposes and consideration as set out below.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, CISD and the Police Department of CITY previously instituted a cooperative
SRO Program at various secondary schools of CISD to combat juvenile delinquency, to personally
assist students with various problems involving potential involvement with law enforcement, to
develop and maintain positive relations between students and CITY police officers and to assist
CISD in maintaining a safe, orderly, and secure environment conducive to learning; and
WHEREAS, CISD and CITY desire to continue and to expand the SRO Program at CISD
campuses located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the CITY; and
WHEREAS, CITY has full-time commissioned peace officers employed that are capable
of providing CISD police protection services; and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Tex. Govt. Code Ch. 791 authorizes CITY
and CISD to contract with one another for police protection, related administrative functions, and
other governmental functions in which they are mutually interested; and
WHEREAS, the CISD Board of Trustees has found, and hereby declares, it is in the best
interests of CISD to have security personnel and law enforcement services to (1) protect the safety
and welfare of its students, employees, and other persons authorized to be on CISD property or at
CISD sponsored events or activities; and (2) protect the real and personal property of CISD; and
WHEREAS, the CISD Board of Trustees desires to utilize the security and law
enforcement services and personnel of CITY for those functions and purposes; and
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to provide CISD the required law enforcement functions
and services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the terms, provisions, and
mutual provisions herein contained, CITY and CISD hereby agree as follows:
I.
PURPOSE
1.01 The primary purpose of this Agreement is for CISD to secure the services of
commissioned peace officers to protect the safety and welfare of CISD students and personnel and
CISD property. It is also the purpose of this Agreement to provide for the maintenance and
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expansion of the School Resource Officer Program by assigning School Resource Officers
("SRO", singular and plural) to CISD's schools located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the
City of Coppell, Texas. Each party paying for the performance of governmental functions or
services hereunder must make those payments from current revenues available to the paying party.
The recitals and attachments to this Agreement, if any, are incorporated herein for all purposes as
if set out herein verbatim.
II.
SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
The CITY, through the School Resource Officers, shall provide CISD the following
services and related activities:
A. Law Enforcement Services
2.01 CITY shall provide, based on availability, five (5) School Resource Officers and
one (1) Sergeant, collectively SROs, which will be assigned to the Coppell High School, middle
schools and elementary schools. The CITY shall be responsible for any other assignments or
deployments including extracurricular activities at various CISD functions as may be requested by
CISD. The CITY shall have the sole discretion to adjust the assignment and staffing for the SROs
based on the Police Department certified peace officer staffing requirements. Provided however,
SROs shall not be assigned routine student discipline, school administrative tasks, or contact with
students unrelated to their law enforcement duties, but this prohibition does not prohibit informal
contact with a student unrelated to the assigned duties of the SRO or an incident involving student
behavior or law enforcement.
2.02 The SROs shall be, at all times, be a member and employee of CITY's Police
Department and has the authority of a sworn peace officer in the State of Texas. In addition to such
authority, the officer, while functioning as an SRO, shall provide CISD with the following services
at their respective assigned campuses:
a) Such additional surveillance, investigation and respond to circumstances related to
the school as the school may request to maintain a safe, tranquil composed
atmosphere. For purposes of this paragraph, the SRO shall be authorized to accept
requests and authorizations from the school's principal and any assistant principal
to undertake enforcement of state law and campus rules of decorum.
b) Assistance with drug and alcohol education for students.
c) Training staff members in the matters related to planning and conducting activities,
promoting school safety including detecting and intervening in matters involving
violation of school code of conduct and the laws of the State of Texas.
d) Taking such steps as are deemed advisable to secure the safety of school personnel
and students by intervening in any situation in a proactive manner to preserve good
order and student/teacher/administrative staff.
2.03 The SRO will work eight (8) hour shifts instructional days during the regular school
term with specific shifts to be determined by mutual consent of CISD and the CITY's Police
Department. Exceptions to such normal duty assignment may arise when an assigned SROs is in
required training or is otherwise temporarily required elsewhere as determined by CITY. Subject
to Section 5.02 of this Agreement, CITY shall provide seven (7) day notice to CISD prior to a
scheduled absence of an SRO due to a mandatory normal assignment from his or her assigned
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campus, including but not limited to absences resulting from required training, and shall at no time
leave CISD with at least one (1) SRO assigned at Coppell High School and two (2) SROs assigned
to cover the remaining CISD campuses. The Parties agree that every effort should be made to
schedule and/or designate vacation days, compensatory time, and other days off at times when
school is not in session or at other times when the SRO's absence will not otherwise create an
unnecessary risk or hamper school operations. During the summer break as identified in the
official CISD school calendar, the CITY shall assign one (1) SRO to a high school campus and
other campuses mutually agreeable by the Parties.
2.04 The SROs shall monitor access to the school grounds and assist in limiting access
only to authorized persons.
2.05 The SROs shall assist CISD personnel in protecting the property/assets of CISD
and the security and safety of its students, personnel, and visitors in accordance with state law.
2.06 The SROs shall investigate and/or deter the commission of criminal acts that may
occur on CISD property within the jurisdictional limits of the CITY.
2.07 The SROs may coordinate the Crime Stoppers Program.
2.08 The SROs will serve as liaison between CISD schools and CITY's Police
Department, juvenile officials, probation officials, courts, and other agencies of the juvenile justice
system.
2.09 The SROs may provide a high visibility, crime deterrent on CISD properties,
including but not limited to its buildings, parking lots, and athletic facilities.
2.10 The SROs will attempt to detect and identify the early signs of deviant behavior
and inappropriate associations of persons.
2.11 The SROs may be present, upon request, when a school official is conducting a
search of person and/or property in accordance with state and federal law by the school official
when such official has reasonable grounds and/or probable cause to believe that the search will
discover evidence that the person has violated state law.
2.12 CITY Police Department shall be responsible for completing all National Incident
Based Reporting System reports related to Class A and B misdemeanor offenses, State offenses
and felony offenses filed and reported by the CITY Police Department.
2.13 CITY Police Department may exercise jurisdiction to enforce the Texas Penal
Code, Texas Education Code and all other criminal statutes on CISD property within the
jurisdictional limits of the CITY.
2.14 SROs shall be responsible for investigating offenses, issuing citations, making
arrests or filing charges, as applicable, for all offenses occurring on CISD property within the
jurisdictional limits of the CITY in accordance with state and local laws including, but not limited
to, incident reports and incident -based reports.
2.15 SROs shall be reasonably present during student passing periods and lunch periods.
B. Education Services
2.16 Based on assignment and availability, SROs shall participate as resource person in
the classroom, at assemblies, with parent groups, teach classes, lead focus groups, or offer
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information on law enforcement topics, campus security, or other Police Department programs.
SROs are tasked only with duties related to law enforcement intervention and no behavioral or
administrative duties better addressed by other CISD employees.
C. Public Relations
2.17 The SRO shall, upon request and approval by the CITY Police Department, provide
presentations to civic groups on law enforcement/youth related topics such as School Resource
Officer programs, gang activities and gang intervention strategies.
2.18 The SRO shall provide interpretation of the function and purpose of the SRO
Program for the community. The SRO shall assist in facilitating and maintaining good relations
between CISD and other law enforcement units and officers.
D. Guidance Services
2.19 The SRO shall assist in providing guidance and direction to students, parents, and
school staff in law enforcement matters.
E. Detention Services
2.20 CITY Police Department shall provide jail services and transport services for
offenders who commit offenses that occur on CISD property and within its jurisdiction as defined
in Article III.
III.
JURISDICTION
3.01 When acting as a commissioned peace officer for the CITY, the officer's
jurisdiction shall include, in addition to his jurisdiction as a CITY Police Officer, all territory
within the boundaries of the CISD that is within the city limits of Coppell and all property, real
and personal, outside the district boundaries of CISD that is within Coppell city limits and owned,
leased, or rented by or otherwise under the control of CISD and its Board of Trustees.
3.02 Violations and infractions observed and/or reported to SRO of school rules and
policies should be reported by the SRO to the appropriate CISD school officials.
IV.
QUALIFICATIONS
4.01 The SRO assigned by the CITY Police Department shall have the following
qualifications:
A. Must continuously satisfy all minimum standards for peace officers established
from time to time by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards
and Education and additional standards, if any, of CITY's Police Department, and
must be licensed as provided by Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701;
B. Satisfactory knowledge of juvenile laws and procedures;
C. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively;
D. Demonstrated ability to develop sincere relationships with students; and
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E. Selection and assignment of the SRO will conform to CITY Police Department
General Order 400.011, as may be amended.
4.02 The CITY, in the sole discretion of the Chief of Police, shall determine the
assignment at the specific school of all SRO personnel. Should CISD be dissatisfied with the
performance of an assigned SRO, CISD shall have the right to request a change of personnel, and
the Chief of Police shall honor such request within a reasonable period of time.
V.
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
5.01 All SROs furnished by CITY will be employees of CITY and will at all times be
subject to the supervision and control of the CITY's chain of command up to Chief of Police and
SROs shall be responsible to the Chief of Police as in all other matters.
5.02 All SROs furnished by CITY have the protection of CITY as the primary
responsibility. Therefore, at any time when manpower requirements demand more personnel for
protection of CITY, all or a portion of the SROs may be reassigned or redeployed from schools
for a temporary period until such deployment is no longer required at the discretion of the Chief
of Police.
5.03 The supervisory personnel of the CITY Police Department assigned to the SRO
shall be available at all reasonable times to confer with designated officials of CISD and to discuss
the performance of the SROs assigned to respective school(s).
VI.
SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS OF CISD
CISD shall fulfill the following obligations in return for the CITY's performance of the
services provided herein:
6.01 CISD will provide each SRO with the exclusive use of a desk, office chair, file
cabinet, telephone with voice mail, and any other office furniture or supply needed for use of
everyday operation for each SRO, which shall be considered to be CISD property for the full term
of the agreement. All notes, file and materials maintained by the SRO, regardless of source, shall
be considered to be law enforcement records not subject to laws, rules, regulations and school
practices regarding student records.
6.02. CISD shall provide the SROs with exclusive use of the following equipment during
the term of this agreement: computer with full internet access, school radio, keys and/or entry card
for all school buildings or campus location. The SRO may be required to sign a CISD acceptable
use agreement regarding use of the CISD computer and internet.
6.03 COMPENSATION. SROs shall be at all times, shall be an employee of CITY for
purposes of payroll, taxes, benefits, and liability. Under no circumstances shall SRO be considered
to be an employee of CISD. SRO will be paid for regular duty by the CITY. Any off-duty or
extracurricular activity for CISD scheduled outside of routine schedule instruction will be posted
by the CITY but will be paid at a rate of $50.00 per hour paid by the CISD. SRO supervisor may
assist scheduling with CISD and shall COORDINATE through the department on certain off-duty
events.
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6.04 CISD shall pay to the CITY an amount equivalent of fifty percent (50%) of the base
salary plus 50% of their benefits (insurance plus other defined benefits under City policy) and
overtime for each SROs attributable to the deployment during the academic years of SRO by
CITY, payable quarterly.
6.05 When CITY police officers are requested by CISD administrators to provide law
enforcement services for CISD athletic, extra -curricular or special events, compensation will be at
the CITY overtime rate of the individual officer(s) assigned to the event. The CITY will make
payment to the officer(s) at the overtime rate and will invoice the CISD on a quarterly basis for
reimbursement, the assignment at the rate of payment equal to one half of the total hours worked
multiplied by $50.00 off duty rate.
6.06 In the event that one or more SRO are redeployed or removed from service at a
CISD location or function due to the provision set forth in section 5.02, the CISD will not be
required to compensate the CITY for the affected SRO.
VII.
TERM
7.01 Operations under this agreement of full staffing of multiple SRO's shall commence
on August 16, 2021, and terminate on May 30, 2022, thereafter if neither Parties evoke Section
7.02 the agreement shall be extended for the next academic year in writing and signed by both
parties. During "summer school" dates for 2022, the agency shall assign one SRO at Coppell High
School through the duration of "summer school". This agreement may be terminated at an earlier
time by either party giving written notice to the other party stating when, not less than 30 days
from the date of delivery, the termination shall take effect.
7.02 After January 1, 2022, either party may terminate the Agreement by giving the other
party written notice of such termination at least ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of such
termination, which may only be effective on the last day of the calendar month. Termination of
this Agreement shall not excuse any of the payments due for services provided prior to the effective
date of the termination of this Agreement.
VIII.
NOTICES AND ADMINISTRATION
8.01 All notices, communications and reports required or permitted under this
Agreement shall be personally delivered to the respective parties, by depositing same in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, at the addresses shown below, unless and until either party is
subsequently notified otherwise in writing:
If intended for CITY, to:
CHIEF OF POLICE
City of Coppell
130 Town Center Blvd.
Coppell, Texas 75019
If intended for CISD, to:
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Coppell Independent School District
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Brad Hunt
200 S. Denton Tap Road
Coppell, Texas 75019
IX.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.01 VENUE: The obligations of the parties are performable in Coppell, Texas, and if
legal action is necessary to enforce same, exclusive venue shall be in Dallas County, Texas.
9.02 APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement is made subject to the provisions of the
Charter and Ordinances of CITY, as amended, enacted written Policies of CISD's Board of
Trustees, as amended, and all applicable State and Federal laws.
9.03 GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws and court decisions of the State of Texas.
9.04 ATTORNEYS' FEES: If any lawsuit or other legal proceeding is brought by one
party against the other party in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to and shall record from the other party all reasonably incurred attorneys' fees as set forth
in Texas Local Government Code Section 271.153(a)(3).
9.05 LEGAL CONSTRUCTION: In case any one or more of the provisions contained
in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect,
such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of it and this
Agreement shall be considered as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never
been contained in this Agreement.
9.06 CAPTIONS: The captions to the various clauses of this Agreement are for
informational purposes only and shall not alter the substance of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
9.07 COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and constitute one and the same
instrument.
9.08 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement embodies the complete agreement of
the parties hereto, superseding all oral or written previous and contemporary agreements between
the parties and relating to matters in this Agreement, and, except as otherwise provided herein,
cannot be modified without written agreement of the parties to be attached to and made a part of
this Agreement.
9.09 MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENTS: This Agreement may be amended or
modified at any time by mutual agreement of the authorized representatives of the signatories to
this Agreement. Such amendment or modification shall require a written document executed by
all parties to the Agreement. The parties further agree to amend this Agreement to the extent
amendments are required by an applicable law or policy issued by an appropriate regulatory
authority if the amendment does not materially affect the provisions of this Agreement. However,
if new laws, policies, or regulations applicable to the parties are implemented which materially
affect the intent of the provision of this Agreement, the authorized representatives of the
signatories to this Agreement shall meet within a reasonable period of time, e.g. 20 business days
from the date of notice of such change of law, policy, or regulations, to confer regarding how
and/or if those laws, policies, or regulations will be applied or excepted.
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9.10 INSURANCE: Each of the parties shall at its sole costs provide liability insurance
for its respective governmental bodies covering the activities set forth herein.
9.11 NO AUTHORITY TO BIND: Neither CITY, nor SRO, has the authority to enter
into contracts or agreements on behalf of the CISD.
9.12 FAIRNESS PRINCIPAL: All students, employees, agents, and members of the
Board of Trustees will be treated by CITY and/or SRO under this Agreement without regard to
sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. Both parties, in the performance of this
Agreement, will not discriminate against any person or persons because of sex, race, color,
religion, national origin, or disability nor will either party permit its employees to engage in such
discrimination.
9.13 CONFIDENTIALITY: CITY and/or SRO understands and agrees that any medical
or personal information learned by CITY and/or SRO about any person who is a student, or any
family member of a student, is privileged information and is subject to all State and Federal laws
which protect the rights of students or patients, including but not limited to the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA").
CITY and/or SRO agrees that information learned by it about any student, or about incidents or
events involving the CISD, will not be divulged, disclosed, or discussed with any person other
than authorized CITY personnel, or unless otherwise authorized or obligated by State and Federal
Laws or other policies of the CISD and that it will comply with any provisions regarding
redisclosure of the records as required therein.
9.14 IMMUNITY: Each of the parties acknowledge that such is performing
governmental services to the other for the benefit of the public; and, nothing contained herein shall
be deemed to waive any of its respective governmental immunities under state and/or federal law,
jointly or severally. To the extent allowed by law, governmental immunities under state and/or
federal law shall extend from CISD to CITY and/or from CITY to CISD.
EXECUTED as of the day of AI�quS�- , 2021
CITY OF CO PELL, TEXAS
By:
Wes Mays, Mayor
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As ley Owens ity Secretary
APPR E S TO ORM:
Robert E. Hager, Uty Attorney
COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: 4 �
Brad Hunt, 9uperintendent
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
President forBoard of Trustees
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