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COMMUNITY OFFICER (SRO) & MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
084-96
(Commission Action No.)
AGREEMENT
2024-2025
This Agreement is effective August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, between the City
of Muskegon, a Michigan municipal corporation, of 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon,
Michigan 49440 ("City"), and Muskegon Public Schools, of 1458 Fifth St., Muskegon,
Michigan, 49441 (’MPS"), with reference to the following facts:
Background
A. City and MPS have determined that it is in each of their best interests to
continue police services at the Muskegon High School ("MHS"). The purpose of this
agreement is to establish the City's placement of a School Resource Officer (SRO)
in the district.
B. City has agreed to provide a police officer to be on patro| at MHS. The
position is to be filled by a Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
(MCOLES) certified law enforcement officer. At all times the officer assigned to work at
MHS shall be a City police officer and, as such an employee of the City. Duties will be
decided between mutual parties. It is agreed that a component of the role is to help
establish a positive, safe learning environment at MHS and develop positive
relationships with the student body. SROs are not be responsible for requests to
resolve routine discipline problems involving students.
C. MPS has agreed to pay the City a flat rate of 25% of the officer's total
wage and benefit compensation. The Community Officer/SRO will report to the MHS
School principal.
it is therefore agreed:
1. Community/Sc Officer, City shall provide a police officer
Resourcehool
to be on patrol at MHS during the published academic calendar year, commencing
August 26, 2024 (which shall not include any published vacation days or summer
school sessions. i.e. Christmas break, mid-winter break, Thanksgiving break,
Professional Development days, Good Friday, or Memorial Day). The officer shall be
present at MHS during hours which are mutually agreeable between the City and
MPS.
2. Payment, MPS shall pay $3,084.54 on the first of EACH MONTH, as
invoiced, commencing September 1, 2024 through June 1, 2025. Total payment will
not exceed $30,845.40. The invoice should specify the breakdown of Salary and
Fringe Benefits, not to exceed 25% of the actual costs.
3, Term: Termination, The term of this Agreement shall be for one year
from August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and may be renewed annually by mutual
agreement, This Agreement may be terminated before the end of its term by
subsequent written agreement, which shall be signed by both parties.
4, Venue. The parties agree that for purposes of any dispute in connection
with this agreement, the Muskegon County Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction
and venue,
Muskegon Public Schools City of Muskegon
By: VIE/- Gi B MoO lve
Name: Matthew Cortez Name: Kenneth Johnson
Title: Superintendent of Schools Title: Mayor
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