HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4564CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.4564
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE PROVIDING SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICERS FOR 2025 to 2028.
WHEREAS,the City and Renton School District No.403 (“District”)are authorized,
pursuant to RCW Chapter 39.34,the Interlocal Cooperation Act,to enter into an interlocal
government cooperative agreement;and
WHEREAS,the District and the City desire to promote law enforcement and related
services to Renton High School,Hazen High School,Lindbergh High School and other District
schools within the City;and
WHEREAS,a School Resource Officer Program (the “Program”)was established by CAG
15-114,Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officers dated May 13,2015,which expired on
June 30,2017;and
WHEREAS,the City and District reestablished the Program by entering into CAG-17-223,
which expired on June 30,2019;and
WHEREAS,the City and District reestablished the Program by entering into CAG-19-301,
which expired on August 31,2020;and
WHEREAS,the City and District reestablished the Program by entering into CAG-20-445,
which expired on August 31,2022;and
WHEREAS,the City and District reestablished the Program by entering into CAG-22-344,
which expired on August 31,2023;and
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WHEREAS,the City and District reestablished the Program by entering into CAG-23-346,
which expires on August 31,2024;and
WHEREAS,the City and District reestablished the Program by entering into CAG-24-230,
which expires on August 31,2025;and
WHEREAS,the District and the City continue to recognize the potential benefits of the
Program to the citizens of the City and to the students and staff of the District high schools within
the City;and
WHEREAS,through the Program,the District and the Renton Police Department have
committed to providing a safe school environment that promotes education and interaction with
students in a positive caring manner;and
WHEREAS,it is in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the District and the City
to reestablish this program by entering into a new interlocal agreement;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION I.The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an interlocal
agreement with the District regarding School Resource Officers for the 2025-2026,2026-2027,
and 2027-2028 school years,attached hereto as Exhibit “A”and incorporated by this reference.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCILthe 11th day of August,2025.
Jason .Seth,cjt Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 11th day of August,2025.
Armondo one,Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney,City Attorney
RES -PD:25RES020:7.22.2025
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RESOLUTION NO.4564
EXHIBIT “A”
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RENTON
AND RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.403
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT For
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Between
THE CITY OF RENTON and
RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.403
tn Accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act (RCW 39.34),the City of Renton (“the City”),and
Renton School District No.403 (“the District”),each of which is a Washington Municipal Corporation,
hereby enter into the following INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT:
RECITALS
WHEREAS:
The District and the City desire to promote law enforcement and related services to Renton High
School,Hazen High School,Lindbergh High School and other Renton District schools as mutually
agreed upon within the City;
A School Resource Officer (SRO)Program has been proposed for the District high schools within the
City as hereinafter described;
The District and the City recognize the potential benefits of the School Resource Officer Program to
the community members of the City and particularly to the students,parents,legal guardians,and staff
of the District high schools within the City;and
It is in the best interest of the community members and residents of the District and the City to establish
this program.
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained,the
Parties agree as follows:
I.TERM OF AGREEMENT AND RENEWAL
1.1 This Agreement shall commence as of September 1.2025,and shall terminate as of August31,202$.
1.2 This Agreement may be renewed by written agreement of both Parties.
1.3 The Agreement may be terminated by either party by ninety (90)days written statement of
termination directed to the other party.Should the Agreement be terminated be either party,the
District shall pay the City for services provided through the termination date,and the City will
reimburse the District on a prorated basis for any payment previously made in advance of services
provided by the City.
II.SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
2.1 A School Resource Officer Program has been established between the City of Renton Police
Department (“Renton PD”)and the District,with services provided to Renton School District high
schools within the City of Renton.Said program shall continue for the term of this agreement.
2.2 Through the School Resource Officer Program,the District and the Renton PD have committed to
providing a safe school environment that promotes education and SRO interaction with students in a
positive,caring manner.This is accomplished with a committed partnership among the school,student,
3.5.6 The SRO shall comply with District policies and administrative procedures.Should it become
necessary to conduct formal police interviews with a student,the SRO shall adhere to the Renton PD
policies and legal requirements with regard to such interviews involving youth.
3.5.7 The SRO shall take law enforcement action as required,including but not limited to appropriate
law enforcement action against intruders and unwanted guests who may appear at the school and
related school activities.As soon as practicable,the SRO shall make the principal of the school aware
of any law enforcement action.
3.5.8 The SRO shall give assistance to other police officers in matters regarding his/her school
assignment,whenever necessary.
3.5.9 The SRO shall patrol the assigned school and surrounding neighborhoods in order to identify,
investigate,and prevent incidents involving weapons,violence,harassment,intimidation,and other
law violations.The SRO may also be assigned investigations related to runaways,assaults,thefts,and
truancy,provided such investigations relate to the students attending the school to which the SRO is
assigned.The SRO may also be assigned or provide traffic enforcement duties at the schools and
surrounding neighborhoods.Such duties may include school zone speed enforcement.
3.5.10 The SRO shall maintain detailed and accurate records of the operation of the School
Resource Officer Program.
3.5.11 The SRO shall not act as a school disciplinarian,as disciplining students is a school
responsibility.However,if the principal believes an incident is a violation of the law,the principal is
expected to contact the SRO and the SRO shall then determine whether law enforcement action is
appropriate.The SRO must understand when to informally interact with a student and when to enforce
the law;the SRO’s focus should be on keeping students out of the criminal justice system,when
possible and should not attempt to impose criminal sanctions that are more appropriately handled
within the educational system.
3.5.12 The SRO shall not be used for regularly assigned duties such as lunchroom duty.If there is a
problem area,the SRO may assist the school until the problem is solved.The SRO serves in a role to
teach,informal counselor and law enforcement officer.
3.5.13 The SRO shall have a primary obligation to the City,not the District.This contract and
performance thereof by the City or its SRO shall not create any special relationship with any person or
duties to protect any specific persons from harm or injury including the party signing this contract.The
law enforcement duties to be performed pursuant to the contract are the same in extent and scope as
those provided by law enforcement officers to every member of the public.
3.5.14 Any exceptions to the above must be mutually agreed upon by the Chief of Police of the
Renton PD,the School District,and the School Principal.
3.5.15 Pursuant to RCW 10.93.160,the SRO duties do not extend to immigration enforcement and the
SRO will not inquire into or collect information about an individual’s immigration or citizenship
status,or place of birth.Neither will the SRO provide information pursuant to notification requests
from federal immigration authorities for the purposes of civil immigration enforcement,except as
required by law.
7.2.1 A written application to the Chief that outlines his/her qualifications;and
7.2.2 Input from the Renton School District Superintendent or his/her designee,and the District’s
Safety and Security Manager.
7.3 Additional criteria for consideration by the Chief shall include job knowledge,training,education,
appearance,attitude,communication skills,and bearing.
7.4 Additional SROs may be assigned to the program by the City during the period of this contract upon
mutual written agreement between the RSD Superintendent and the RPD Chief of Police.
VIII.DISMISSAL OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER;REPLACEMENT
8.1 In the event the District determines that the SRO is not effectively performing his or her duties and
responsibilities,the District shall state the reasons therefore in writing,and shall request a mediation
process,as described herein,to resolve the issue(s)identified.If the Chief desires,the Superintendent and
Chief,or their designees shall meet with the SRO to mediate or resolve the identified problems.At such
meeting,specified school or district staff may be required to be present.If,within a reasonable amount of
time after commencement of such mediation the problem cannot be resolved or mediated or in the event
mediation is not sought by the chief,then the SRO shall be removed from the program and a replacement
shall be obtained.
8.2 The Chief may dismiss or reassign the SRO based upon Renton PD rules,regulation,and/or policy and
when it is in the best interest of the Parties,the students and the community members of the City of Renton.
8.3 In the event of the resignation,dismissal,or reassignment of the SRO,or in the case of long-term
absences by the SRO,the Chief shall attempt to provide a temporary replacement for the SRO within thirty
(30)school days of such absence,dismissal,resignation,or reassignment.As soon as practicable,the chief
shall appoint a permanent replacement for the SRO position.
IX.LIABILITY
9.1 Each party shall be responsible and liable for the consequences of any act or failure to act on the part of
itself,its employees,and its agents.Each party shall be responsible for its own negligence;neither party
shall indemnify nor hold the other party harmless.
X.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
10.1 Effective Date.This Agreement shall be effective upon ratification by action of the governing body
and execution by the chief Executive Officer of each of the Parties.
10.2 Amendment.This Agreement may be amended only upon consent of all Parties hereto.Any
amendment hereto shall be in writing and shall be ratified and executed by the Parties in the same manner
in which it was originally adopted.
10.3 Waiver.The waiver by any Party of any breach of any term,covenant,or condition of the Agreement
shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same term,covenant,or condition of this
Agreement.
10.4 Severability.If any provision of the Agreement shall be held invalid,the remainder of this