Business
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Amended Interlocal Agreement Between the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (HCPS) and the Sheriff of Hillsborough County (SRO Office) Relating to School Resource Deputies in Elementary Schools (Business Division) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
In May 2013 the SRO Office, with support from HCPS applied for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant (Attachment 1).
The Amendment (Attachment 2) to the Interlocal Agreement is needed to comply with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of COPS by incorporating the following language: "School Resource Deputies shall take action on violations of law; however, violations of school policy requiring disciplinary action shall be referred to the appropriate school authority." |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
The amended interlocal agreement does not have a financial impact on the budget. | |
EVALUATION | |
A joint evaluation will be developed to assess the effectiveness of this security enhancement. | |
SUBMITTED BY: |
John Newman | Gretchen Saunders | |
Chief Security and Emergency Management 813-623-3996 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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A 6.15 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150929_701 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.15 |