Contract 2019-48A AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY,FLORIDA,
AND THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA,FOR
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM 12019/20201
This AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Clermont, Florida, a
Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY"
and the School Board of Lake County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as "SCHOOL BOARD".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the SCHOOL BOARD is seeking School Resource Officers (SROs) for
three designated elementary schools to interact with students during the regular class schedule
and at extra-curricular school activities so as to provide additional security to students, school
personnel,the school community and school property; and
WHEREAS, the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY is willing to place a Clermont
Police Officer at Clermont Elementary, Cypress Ridge Elementary, and Lost Lake Elementary
for the purpose of carrying out this school program.
NOW, THEREFORE, in and for consideration of the mutual covenants contained
herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereby agree that the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY will provide
(3) sworn Clermont Police Officers who are certified pursuant to Section 943.10(1) Florida
Statutes to the SCHOOL BOARD to act as SROs at the three designated elementary schools
under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
1. Term of Agreement. The Term of this Agreement shall be for the next school
year, beginning the 12`x' day of August 2019 through the last day of school for students in May
2020.
2. Scope. The LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY shall assign an SRO for three
designated elementary schools. The SROs shall interact with students and provide security at the
three designated elementary schools. In addition, the SROs shall have the duties and
responsibilities listed in Exhibit"A"attached hereto.
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3. Background Investigations. The LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY represents
and warrants to the SCHOOL BOARD that the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY has read and
is familiar with Sections 1012.32, 1012.465, 1012.467 and 1012.468, Florida Statutes regarding
background investigations. The LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY covenants to comply with
all requirements of the above-cited statutes and shall provide SCHOOL BOARD with proof of
compliance upon request. The LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY agrees, to the extent
permitted by law and only to the extent permitted by 768.28, Florida Statutes, to indemnify and
hold harmless the SCHOOL BOARD, it's officers, agents and employees from any liability in
the form of physical injury, death,. or property damage resulting from the LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY's failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph or
Florida Statute Sections, 1012.32, 1012.465, 1012.467 and 1012.468, Florida Statutes. Any
claim against the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY by the SCHOOL BOARD under the
preceding sentence shall not include punitive damages or any interest for the period before
judgment. Additionally, the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY shall not be liable pursuant to
this indemnity to pay a claim or judgment by any one person which exceeds the sum of$200,000
or any claim or judgment, or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims or
judgments paid by the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY arising out of the incident or
occurrence, exceeds the sum of$300,000. Further, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed
as an admission of liability on behalf of the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
4. Assignment of Officers. The LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY shall determine
which SROs will be assigned under this Agreement and will also determine the particular school
to which the SRO will be assigned to. The LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY shall provide a
notice of the assigned SROs to the school principal of the three designated elementary schools.
In the event that the principal of the school where the SRO is assigned believes that the particular
SRO is not effectively performing his/her duties and responsibilities, the principal shall notify
the SRO in writing. If the situation is not corrected within three (3) working days, the principal
shall contact the SRO's immediate supervisor and the Superintendent's designee in writing and
provide a copy of said notice to each of them. If the situation is not resolved to the mutual
satisfaction of both the SRO's immediate supervisor and the Superintendent's designee within
ten (10) days, or if, during the same contract period, the principal determines for a second time
that the SRO is not effectively performing his/her duties and responsibilities, then the Principal
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shall recommend to the Superintendent that the SRO be removed from the program at his/her
school, and shall state the reasons as well as the efforts to resolve the problems in writing. The
Superintendent, or his/her designee, shall review the request and, if approved, shall provide
written notification to the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY who shall transfer the SRO or take
other appropriate action within ten (10) business days. In the event the principal considers the
SRO's conduct to present a threat to the safety or well-being of the students or staff, the principal
will immediately notify the Superintendent and the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Upon
receipt of such notification, the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY shall take appropriate action.
5. Dismissal/Replacement/Absence.
The LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY may dismiss or reassign SROs with or without
cause. In the event of the resignation, dismissal, or reassignment of an SRO, or in the case of
long-term absences by an SRO, the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY shall provide a
temporary replacement for the SRO.
6. Leaves/Coverage
The Chief of Police or another designated scheduling officer will provide vacations, sick
leaves, and other leaves of absence for the SRO. The SRO will communicate approved vacation,
sick leaves, trainings or any other leave that impacts SRO presence in schools with the SCHOOL
BOARD'S Safety and Security Specialist.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY shall provide coverage of an SRO during any time in
which the SRO will be off campus of the school to include, but not be limited to vacations, sick
leaves, other leaves of absence or due to other related assignments.
7. Hours of Assignment. The SROs will be stationed at three designated elementary
schools for eighty (80) hours per two-week period, Monday through Friday, as assigned and
scheduled by the respective school principal and as approved by the LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY.
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8. Additional Hours of Assignment. Additional hours of assignment during a two-
week period may be made with prior approval of the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, if
requested by the respective school principal. If the additional hours worked require that
overtime be paid to the SROs, the SCHOOL BOARD will reimburse the LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY for overtime paid at the SRO's existing pay rate.
9. Off Campus Assignments. Upon the request of the respective school principal
and with the prior approval of the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, an SRO's duties may
occasionally include his/her assignment at school functions and activities that are held off
campus.
10. Reassignment in Emergency Situations. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent
or interfere with the ability of the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY to temporarily withdraw
an assigned SRO from his/her post at the three designated elementary schools to respond to
emergency situations as determined in the sole judgment and discretion of the LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
11. Supervising Authority. During the term of this Agreement, the SROs assigned
shall remain City employees under the authority of the chain of command of the LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY and subject to all other rules and regulations of the LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY and the City. The SROs will report to their respective school
principal for assignment of duties and work schedules, including the extracurricular activities
during the regular school day for up to eighty (80) hours for each officer per two-week period.
Each SRO shall remain, at all times, an employee of the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
Workers Compensation coverage, as required by law, will be provided for the officer by the
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
12. Salary and Benefits. The LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY will provide the
salary and benefits to each SRO assigned, including uniforms and equipment and any applicable
overtime pay as agreed to above.
13. Vehicle. The LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY will provide vehicles for SROs
if or when determined necessary by the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
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14. Compensation. The SCHOOL BOARD will pay the CITY OF CLERMONT the
sum of Two Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two ($209,842.00) Dollars for
services of the three (3) SROs for the term of this Agreement, provided pursuant to this
Agreement. Such compensation shall be invoiced to the SCHOOL BOARD by the CITY OF
CLERMONT in equal quarterly installments (September, November, February and May)
commencing on the 1st day of September, 2019. Invoices shall be paid by the SCHOOL
BOARD within fifteen (15) days of receipt. In the event that The Board of County
Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, agrees to pay for any or all of the police officers
assigned to the schools pursuant to this Agreement, then the CITY OF CLERMONT agrees that
the SCHOOL BOARD may assign its obligation to pay under this section to The Board of
County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida.
15. Termination of Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated by either party
upon thirty (30) days written notice. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of deposit of
such written NOTICE in the course of transmission in the United States Postal Service and
addressed as follows:
SCHOOL BOARD: Superintendent of Schools
School Board of Lake County
201 West Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
LAW ENFORCEMENT Chief of Police
AGENCY: Clermont Police Department
3600 US-27
Clermont, FL 34711
Upon termination pursuant to this subsection, payment will be made by the SCHOOL
BOARD or reimbursement made by the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY based on a pro rata
charge for services for that portion of the school year covered by this Agreement prior to
termination.
16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereto and supersedes all
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prior Agreements, representations and understandings either oral, written or otherwise relating
thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by and on behalf of the
School Board of Lake County, Florida and the City of Clermont on this 24cday of . .�Q _
2019. �/
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY,
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EXHIBIT"A"
In addition to the routine duties and responsibilities of the SROs, the SROs shall have the
following specific duties and responsibilities:
1. Each SRO shall at all times perform his/her duties in accordance with Clermont
Police Department's standard operating procedures.
2. The SROs shall serve as resource instructors providing programs in crime prevention
that encourage students to become responsible citizens.
3. The SROs shall also assist the orderly flow of traffic on school grounds.
4. Each SRO shall maintain all law enforcement powers, duties, and responsibilities
inclusive of his/her position as Clermont Police Officers while assigned to the SRO
program.
5. Each SRO shall be responsible to his/her agency in all matters relating to
employment, however, activities conducted by the SROs which are part of the regular
school instruction program shall be under the direction of the principal or his/her
designee.
6. Each SRO shall be at his/her school during normal school hours of operation. During
times that the SROs are unable to be on campus or need to leave campus, those times
will be coordinated with the principal or his/her designee and each SRO's supervisor.
7. The SROs shall perform such duties as directed by his/her agency when school is not
in session. The principal or his/her designee shall advise the Officers' supervisor of
the school's calendar.
8. The SROs may contact students during school hours in conjunction with a criminal
investigation so long as such contact docs not interfere with or impede the orderly
operation of the school or the rights of the individual students.
9. All student record information will be maintained in accordance with the provisions
of Florida Statutes.
10. The SROs shall interface with students between class breaks, during lunch periods,
before and after school and at school activities at which the SROs are in attendance.
The SROs will not be assigned to a permanent school related duty post so as not to
establish predictable patterns.
11. In the interest of maintaining a safe and orderly school environment, student and
campus supervision is of critical importance. The SROs shall take a prominent role
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in supervision responsibilities, which shall be coordinated with and agreed to by the
SROs and the designated school principal. While school is in session, the SROs shall
be present on and around the school campus except as permitted in paragraph 5 of
this Exhibit A.
12. The SROs will serve as a referral resource for students, faculty and parents to
community agencies.
13. The SROs will serve as a Law Enforcement resource to school administration and the
district manager of security services.
14. The SROs shall be familiar and offer support with the plans and strategies for the
prevention and control of dangerous situations at the school.
15. The SROs will coordinate activities with the school administration and the school
guidance department in an effort to identify those students who exhibit indications of
early delinquent behavior.
16. The SROs shall attend meetings of school faculty and requested administrative
meetings during school hours on a regular basis.
17. The SROs shall not act as a school disciplinarian, as disciplining students is a school
responsibility. However, the principal shall contact the SROs for any violations of
the law,and the SROs shall determine whether law enforcement action is appropriate.
18. The SROs shall take law enforcement action as necessary and as permitted under
Florida law and shall inform the school principal of such action unless it would
impede a criminal investigation, under such circumstances as practical. The SROs
shall take appropriate law enforcement action against intruders and unwanted guests
who may appear at the school and related school functions, to the extent that the
SROs may do so under the authority of law. Whenever practical, the SROs shall
advise the principal before requesting additional law enforcement assistance on
campus.
19. The SROs shall be informed by school personnel of any situation occurring on school
grounds that would appear to be a violation of the law of criminal nature.
20. The SROs shall maintain detailed accurate records of his/her activities, and provide a
written monthly report to the LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY who shall provide
such information to the Safe Schools Department of the SCHOOL BOARD.
21. The SROs and school administration shall work together to keep each other informed
during the course of all criminal investigations as permitted by law and as practical.
This provision shall not be interpreted so as to interfere with or impede the SROs'
law enforcement duties, obligations and/or powers.
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22. The SROs shall work with school administration when determining whether an arrest
should be made, or if there is an alternative solution to the incident which would still
be in compliance with Florida law. The final decision on whether arrest is
appropriate will lie with the attending SRO or other law enforcement officer on scene
at the incident. This provision shall not be interpreted so as to interfere with or
impede the SROs' law enforcement duties, obligations or powers.
23. The SROs shall affect a physical arrest for felonies committed on school grounds,
particularly those that are "Zero Tolerance", as permitted by law.
24. The SROs shall give assistance to other law enforcement officers and government
agencies in matters regarding his/her school assignment, whenever necessary.
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TRACY ACKROYD HOWE, MMC
City Clerk
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CSER O T
352-241-7331
Choice of Champions- Tackroyd@clermontfl.org
July 25, 2019
School Board of Lake County, Florida
Attn:Superintendent of Schools
201 West Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
Re: School Resource Officer Program for school year 2019-2020
To Whom It May Concern,
Enclosed herewith for your records, please find a copy of the executed Agreement between the School
Board of Lake County, Florida and the City of Clermont, Florida for School Resource Officer Program which the
Clermont City Council approved at the regularly scheduled meeting on July 23, 2019.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Learlie Zinker
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Encl.
685 W. Montrose Street Clermont, FL 34711 www.ClermontFL.gov