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COMMUNITY OFFICER (SRO) & MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- (Commission ActionNo.) 29S - 77 cz)
AGREEMENT
2025-2026
This Agreement is effective August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, 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 patrol 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/School Resource Officer. City shall provide a police officer to
be on patrol at MHS during the published academic calendar year, commencing August
25, 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 $3,204.96 on the first of EACH MONTH, as
invoiced, commencing September 1, 2025 through June 1, 2026. Total payment will
not exceed $32,049.55. 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, 2025 through June 30, 2026, 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:_4 (By By: Los lphoer—
ove Matthew Cortez Name: Kenneth Johnson
Title: Superintendent of Schools Title: Mayor
Date: Date,_// “85-2
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