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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered by and between the SCHOOL BOARD OF
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, whose address is 400 East Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford,
Florida 32773, hereinafter referred to as "School Board" and the City of Winter Springs, Florida,
a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "The Agency".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties desire to implement the provisions of 1006.12, Florida Statutes, School
Resource Officer Program, by entering into aninter-agency agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the SCHOOL BOARD has requested that the Agency provide law enforcement
personnel in certain Seminole County Public Schools for service as a School Resource Officer;
and,
WHEREAS, the Agency has agreed to provide law enforcement personnel to perform the duties
and responsibilities of a School Resource Officer in certain Seminole County Public Schools;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual considerations, understandings and
covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. TERM: The term of this Agreement is one fiscal year commencing July 1, 2007,
and continuing until June 30, 2008, the date of signature by the parties notwithstanding. This
agreement may be renewed for successive terms of like duration by mutual agreement of the
parties and upon such terms as they shall agree.
2. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Agreement is to foster better relations between
students and law enforcement personnel; to deter crime on or about school premises by the
presence of a law enforcement officer; to enforce local, state, and federal laws; and to have law
enforcement officer available for presentations to the students, faculty, and parents concerning
law enforcement and various law enforcement related subjects.
3. SERVICES: The CITY agrees to provide the SCHOOL BOARD Three (3) full time
School Resource Officers who will perform such duties set forth in Exhibit A (School Resource
Officer), which are attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes by reference and
attachment. Each officer shall be equipped with a patrol vehicle, personal weapon, personal
communication unit, and such other equipment as is standard for the agency.
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4. COOPERATION: It is agreed that the CITY shall have alI reasonable and necessary
cooperation and assistance from the SCHOOL BOARD, its officers, agents, and employees so as
to facilitate the performance of this Agreement.
5. LIABILITY FOR SALARIES: The SCHOOL BOARD shall not be liable for the
payment of any salaries, wages, benefits or other compensation to any School Resource Officer
performing services pursuant to the Agreement.
6. LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR SICKNESS: (a.) The SCHOOL BOARD shall
not be liable for the payment of any sums or indemnification to the CITY, or any of its
employees, for injuries or sickness arising out of performance of duties of a School Resource
Officer hereunder and the CITY hereby agrees to hold harmless the SCHOOL BOARD against
such claims.
(b.) For all purposes pursuant to this provision specifically and to this Agreement in general, the
School Resource Officer shall be deemed an employee solely of the CITY and shall at all times
be deemed to be acting within the course and scope of his employment as a CITY of Winter
Springs Police Officer.
7. INDEMNIFICATION: a.) The SCHOOL BOARD agrees to indemnify and hold
the AGENCY, its officers, employees and agents harmless to the extent permitted by Florida
law as set forth in § 768.28. Fla. Stat, from any liability, loss, damage, judgment, Iien, expense
and cost sustained or incurred in connection with any claims, suits, actions or proceedings made
or brought against the AGENCY as a result of any wrongful or negligent act or omissions of the
SCHOOL BOARD, its officers, employees or agents, while acting within the scope of the
employee's office or employment and while in the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement.
b.) The AGENCY agrees to indemnify and hold the SCHOOL BOARD, its officers,
employees and agents, and hold harmless to the extent permitted by Florida law as set forth in §
768.28, from any liability, loss, damage, judgment, lien, expense and cost sustained or incurred
in connection with any claims, suits, actions or proceedings made or brought against the
SCHOOL BOARD as a result of any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of the AGENCY,
its officers, employees or agents, while acting within the scope of the employee's office or
employment and while in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
c.) The agreements hereinabove set forth at ¶ 8.a. and 8.b. shall survive the termination
of this agreement and be fully binding upon the parties until such time as any and all claims are
barred by any applicable statute in limitation of actions has expired.
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8. EMPLOYEE STATUS: It is understood and agreed by the parties that no School
Resource Officer shall be deemed an employee of the SCHOOL BOARD.
9. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT: The SCHOOL BOARD hereby agrees to
compensate the CITY for all services provided hereunder by the CITY the sum of Sixty Two
Thousand Sixty Eight Dollars and 00/100 ($62,068.00) in accordance with the following
schedule of payments:
Initial payment:
Amount $7,758.50 Date of Payment: Oct. 1, 2007
All subsequent payments shall be in equal amounts of $7,758.50 and shall be
payable on or before the 5th day of each month thereafter through May, 2008.
10. The Chief of Police, City of Winter Springs, is hereby designated by the CITY as its
employer charged with the responsibility to administer this contract. The Superintendent is
hereby designated by the SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, and
charged with the responsibility to administer this contract.
11. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by any party at any time, upon
not less than thirty (30) days written notice delivered by Certified Mail, Return Receipt
Requested, or in person to the other parties.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: (a) It is understood and agreed that the entire Agreement
of the parties is contained herein and that this Agreement supersedes alI oral agreements and
negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, as well as any previous
agreements presently in effect between the parties, relating to the subject matter hereof.
(b) Any alterations, amendments, deletions or waivers of the provisions of the Agreement
shall be valid only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the parties.
13. NOTICES: Whenever any party desires to give notice unto the other notice may be
sent to:
FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD
Dr. Bill Vogel, Superintendent
The School Board of Seminole County
400 East La1ce Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
FOR THE CITY
Daniel J. Kerr, Chief of Police
Winter Springs Police Department
300 North Moss Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Any of the parties may change, by written notice, the address or persons for receipt of notice.
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ATTEST:
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Dr. Bill Vogel, Superintendent
School Board of Seminole County
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ATTEST:
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CITY 'LERK
Winter Springs, Florida
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SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE
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Barry Gainer, School Board Chairman
School Board of Seminole County
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As authorized for execution by the
School Board of Seminole C _ nty,
Florida at its meeting on ~' , 2007.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
BY: .r / '
Ronal . McLemore, ity Manager
Winter Springs, Florida
DATE: S' a N ''~ _
Approved as t ~ and legal sufficiency: Authorized for execution by the City
Commission, City of Winter Springs
in its regularly scheduled meeting
. August 13, 2007.
CITY ATTORNEY
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
1. Anything set forth herein to the contrary, the school resource officer shall at all times
perform his/her duties in accordance with the officer's agency's standards operating procedures.
2. The powers and duties of the school resource officer as a law enforcement officer shall
continue throughout the school resource officer's assignment in that capacity.
3. The school resource officer shall be responsible to his/her agency in all matters relating
to employment, except that activities conducted by the school resource officer which are part of
the regular school instructional program shall be under the direction of the principal.
4. The school officer will be familiar with the operation of audio-visual equipment
generally in use in the school.
5. The officer will report in and out when the officer arrives at or leaves a campus as
directed by the principal of each campus.
6. When school is not in session, the officer shall perform such duties as are directed by his
agency. The principal or his designee shall advise the officer's agency supervisor of the
school's calendar.
7. The officer will make contact reports for each student counseled. The contact reports
will be filed with the school's guidance department. No students will be contacted during
school hours and on the school campus about their suspected criminal activity without notice to
the school principal and except in accordance with the officer's agency's standards operating
procedures.
8. All student record information will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of
1002.22 F.S.
9. a. The officer will integrate with the students between class breaks, during lunch
periods, before and after school and at school activities at which the officer is in attendance in
the course of his employment duties;
b. The officer will serve as a referral resource for students, faculty and parents to
community agencies;
c. The officer will serve as a law enforcement resource person to the school
administration, the school security officers and the district chief of security;
d. The officer will assist the school principal, school security officer and district
chief of security in developing plans and strategies for the prevention and control of dangerous
situations at the school;
e. The officer will coordinate activities with the school guidance department in an
effort to identify those students who exhibit indications of eazly delinquent behavior.
10. The officer shall participate in such classroom teaching activities as are deemed
appropriate by the school principal and as are directed by the school principal.
EXHIBIT "A"