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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
For
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Between
THE CITY OF RENTON and RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.403
In 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:
A.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 within the City;
B.A School Resource Officer Program has been proposed for District High Schools within the City as
hereinafter described;
C,The District and the City recognize the potential benefits of the School Resource Officer Program to the
citizens of the City and particularly to the students and staff of the District High Schools within the City;and
D.Itis in the best interest of the citizens 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 1,2022 and shall terminate as of August 31,2023.
1.2 This Agreement may be renewed by written agreement of both Parties.
1.3 The Agreement maybe 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.
I.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 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,staff,parents,police department,and neighbors to
enhance the schools and the community.
II.RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE RENTON PD
3.1 The Chief of the Renton PD ("the Chief")shall assign up to three (3)regularly employed police officers as School
Resource Officers ("SROs”)to Renton High School,Hazen High School and Lindbergh High School in the City of
Renton and will also provide additional services,as described herein,to other Renton District Schools located within the
City of Renton.
3.2 Retain the authority and responsibility for training the School Resource Officer.By signing this agreement,the Renton
Police Department confirms any School Resource Officer assigned to the Renton School District will,prior to serving in their
capacity as a School Resource Officer,have received training sufficient to satisfy the mandate RCW 28A.400.345.
Completion of training on all mandated topics as soon as feasible,but no later than 6 months of starting the position.
The Chief shall annually provide verification that all assigned School Resource Officers have received the training described in
this section.
3.3 The SROs shall be assigned to the District for a minimum of twenty-six (26)hours per week while school is in
session.Additional time may be authorized by Renton PD at the request of the school district not to exceed a total of
forty (40)hours per week subject to Renton PD approval and provided the SRO's assistance is not required for other
police activities away from the school.Absences from the school by the SRO during the school yearfor training or other
Renton PD activities shall not exceed five (5)school days in duration at any one time.The Renton PD may temporarily
reassign the SRO during school holidays and vacations,with advance notification to District.
3.4 The SRO shall also act as an instructor for specialized,short-term law enforcement rclated programs at the High
Schools or other District schools within Renton when invited to do so by the principal or member of the faculty.
3.5 The SROs shall have the following additional duties and responsibilities:
3.5.1 When requested by the principal,the SRO shall attend parent/faculty meetings to solicit support and
understanding of the program.
3.5.2.The SRO shall make him/herself available for conferences with students,parents and faculty members in
order to assist them with problems of law enforcement or crime prevention in nature.
3.5.3.The SRO shall become familiar with all community agencies which offer assistance to youth and their
families such as youth job placement assistance,mental health clinics,drug treatment centers,etc.The SRO
shall make referrals to such agencies when necessary thereby acting as a resource person to the students,faculty,
and staff of the school.
3.5.4 The SRO shall assist the principal and the District's Safety and Security Manager in developing plans and
strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations that may result in student unrest.
3.5.5 The SRO shall assist and advise the District's Safety and Security Manager in planning and coordinating the
work of the District and School Safety Officers who work under the supervision of the Safety and Security Manager.
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.
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 mayalso 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
informallyinteract with a student and when to enforce the law,their focus should be on keeping students out of the criminal justice
system,when possible and should not to use to attemptto 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 mayassist 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 Schoo!District.This contract and
performance thereof by the City police officers shall not create any special relationship with any person or duties
to protect any specific persons from harm or injury,whether foreseeable or unforeseeable,including the party
signing this contract.The law enforcement/peacekeeping duties to be performed pursuantto the contract are the
game in extent and scope as those provided by police 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 Per 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.
IV.RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT
4.1 The District shall provide the SRO with the materials and facilities necessary to the performance of the SRO
duties at the assigned High School.
4.2 The following materials and facilities are deemed necessary to the performance of the
SRO's duties:
4.2.1 Access to a properly lighted private office with a telephone that may be used for general business
purposes.
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location for files and records that can be properly locked and secured.
4.2.3.A desk with drawers,a chair,work table,filing cabinet,and officer supplies.
4.2.4 Access to a computer,and/or clerical assistance.
V.FINANCING OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
5.1 The District will compensate the City for a portion of the salary and benefits incurred for the assigned School
Resource Officers on a monthly basis for the duration of the agreement.The District will pay the City $85,000 each school
year,for each SRO assigned,prorated basis for those days the officer is actually at the school or on school business for the period
beginning September1,2022 and ending the last day of school in June,2023.and invoiced on a monthly basis.
5.2 Any overtime hours requested and authorized by either party to this Agreement shall be paid by the party requesting
and authorizing the additional overtime hours.If the District requests and authorizes the overtime hours,the District will
be separately invoiced for the direct salary and related benefits for the overtime hours worked by the assigned SRO.
VI.EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
The SROs shall be employees of the Renton PD and shall not be employees of the School District.The School District
and the Chief acknowledge that the SROs shall remain under the direct supervision of the Renton PD.
VII.APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
7.1 The SRO must be a volunteer for the position with a minimum of three (3)years of law enforcement service or
experience,unless the only available volunteers have lesser experience.
7.2 The appointment of the SRO shall be at the discretion of the Chief based upon:
7.2.1 A written application to the Chief that outlines his/her qualifications;and
7.2.2 Input from the Superintendent of Schools 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.
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 orin the event mediation is not sought by the chief,then the SRO shall be removed from the program and a
replacementshall be obtained.
8.2 The Chief may dismiss or reassign the SRO based upon Renton PD rules,regulation,and/or general orders or when it
is in the best interest of the Parties,the students and the citizens 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 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
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
9.1 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.
9.2 Amendment.This Agreement may be amended only uponconsent 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.
9.3 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.
9.4 Severability.If any provision of the Agreement shall be held invalid,the remainder of this
Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
9.5 Entire Agreement.This Agreementrepresents the entire understanding of the Partics and supersedes any oral
representations that are inconsistent with or modify its terms and conditions.
9.6 Counterparts.This Agreement shall be effective whether signed by all Parties on the same document or whether
signed in counterparts.
9.7 Notices.Except as otherwise provided in the Agreement,any notice required be provided under the terms of this
Agreement shall be delivered by certified mail,return receipt requested,or by personal service to:
Dr.Damien Pattenaude,Superintendent
Renton School District No.403
300 SW 7th Street
Renton,WA 98057
Jon Schuldt,Chief of Police
City of Renton Police Department
1055 South Grady Way
Renton,WA 98057
EXECUTED and APPROVED by the Parties in identical counterparts of this Agreement,each of which shall
be deemed an original hereof,on the dates set forth below.
Dated this ___day of ts 2022.
CITY OF RENTON RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
By!-10/20/2022
Armondo Pavone Mayor
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