HCPS FL Logo Administration
Action Item
DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and the Sheriff of Hillsborough County Relating to School Resource Deputies in Elementary Schools
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In our ongoing effort to enhance the safety and security in our elementary schools, this four-year interlocal agreement between the School Board of Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is to support the strategic assignment of ten School Resource Deputies at designated elementary schools.

This agreement is funded in part through a United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant. Expenses not covered by the grant will be equally cost-shared by both agencies.

The deputies assigned to elementary schools will provide heightened law enforcement presence on campuses, facilitate positive interaction between students and law enforcement, support administrators, and expedite emergency response when and if needed. 
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The district will utilize general revenue funds made available due to the time lapse that occurs at district-level sites when budgeted FTE personnel units remain unfilled.

Year 1 New Cost                      $316,530

Year 2 Projected New Cost      $369,107

Year 3 Projected New Cost      $416,684

Year 4 Projected New Cost      $634,260

                                               $1,736,581 

EVALUATION
A joint annual evaluation will be developed to assess the effectiveness of this security enhancement. 
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Lewis A. Brinson, Ed.D.

  Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
    A 8.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131218_656 (Special Called Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 8.03