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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 CON National School District - DARE JOG ProgramMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF NATIONAL CITY Ensuring the safety of students and staff on school campuses and reducing the involvement of youth in gangs and drug abuse in National City are priorities to both the National School District and the National City Police Department. The influences that cause youth to become involved with street gangs and substance abuse begin to act on children during the pre -teen years. Children are not instinctively able to combat these forces and must be taught the negative effects of drug abuse and involvement with street gangs. Likewise children must also be taught techniques to resist peer pressure to join gangs and use drugs. Both the National School District and the National City Police Department believe that campus security is enhanced by the presence of police officers and that police officers on campus also help improve relations between the Police Department and youth in our community. Recognizing these factors, the National School District and the National City Police Department agree to work together to provide an educational program designed to deter children from substance abuse and becoming involved with street gangs; and to provide the presence of a police officer on campus to help maintain a secure environment. To this end the following are specific agreements between the National School District and National City Police Department. Role of the School District: The National School District agrees to: 1. Provide allotted time for Drug Awareness Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) instruction in the 4th grade classes in the District. 2. Provide allotted time for Juvenile Out of Gangs (J.O.G.) instruction in the 5th grade classes in the District. 3. Coordinate scheduling with the J.O.G./D.A.R.E. instructor and the assigned police department supervisor. Memorandum of Understanding Page Two 4. Require classroom teachers to remain in the classroom for J.O.G./D.A.R.E. presentations. 5. Schedule orientation time for classroom teachers. 6. Schedule parent meetings as needed. 7. Designate a District staff person to regularly meet with the law enforcement agency to evaluate J.O.G., D.A.R.E and campus security needs. 8. Provide space for posting J.O.G. and D.A.R.E. material within classrooms and school grounds. 9. Provide adequate space for the J.O.G./D.A.R.E./School Resource Officer to carry out non - classroom duties. 10. Provide regular feedback to the law enforcement agency concerning the performance of the J.O.G./D.A.R.E/School Resource Officer. 11. Permit the J.O.G./D.A.R.E./School Resource Officer access to the playground and cafeteria to allow for informal interaction with the students. 12. Commit audiovisual equipment for J.O.G, D.A.R.E. and other law enforcement related educational presentations. 13. Maintain a J.O.G./D.A.R.E question box in a prominent place in the classroom. 14. Permit the J.O.G./D.A.R.E/School Resource Officer to assign reasonable homework during the course of J.O.G. or D.A.R.E. instruction. 15. Reinforce the J.O.G. curriculum throughout the week by such activities as incorporating "J.O.G." words into weekly spelling tests and assigning J.O.G. related topics for themes. 16. Reinforce the D.A.R.E. curriculum throughout the week by such activities as incorporating "D.A.RE." words into weekly spelling tests and assigning D.A.R.E. related topics for themes. 17. Report all criminal activity occurring on or about school campuses and all criminal activity involving students to the National City Police Department. Memorandum of Understanding Page Three 18. Develop procedures to handle campus safety issues. 19. To establish and follow procedures for referring police involvement. 20. Abstain from calling upon the J.O.G./D.A.R.E. officer for enforcement duties while he/she is involved in classroom instruction except in emergencies. 21. The National School District will remit $ 28,873, payable to the National City Police Department Personnel Services Account, to offset costs of the JOG/DARE/School Liaison officer. One half of this amount, or $ 14,436.50, will be paid by January 1, 2004, the remaining one half, or $14,436.50, will be paid by May 1, 2004. By May 1, 2004, the District will also place $2,500, into the Juvenile Drug/Gang Education Fund held by the Treasurer of the City of National City to be used for supplies used in the J.O.G. and D.A.R.E programs. The City of National City will match the school district's contribution of $2,500, or 50% of the Juvenile Drug/Gang Education Fund. 22. Coordinate with the police department, other public and private agencies, community and civic groups to develop a community partnership in support of the J.O.G. and D.A.R.E. programs. Role of the National City Police Department: The National City Police Department agrees to: 1. Assign an uniformed police officer as the J.O.G./D.A.R.E./School Resource Officer. 2. Assign the J.O.G./D.A.R.E./School Resource Officer to spend 27 hours of the 40 hour work week on or about school campuses of the National School District engaged in the following duties. • Instruction of anti -gang J.O.G. curriculum to all fifth grade students. • Instruction of anti -substance abuse D.A.R.E. curriculum to all fourth grade students. • Anti -drug and anti -gang parent education. • Training for teachers and other school staff on law enforcement and campus security issues. • Serving as a member of the National School District Student Attendance Review Board (S.A.R.B.). 5 Memorandum of Understanding Page Four • General law enforcement duties focusing on: Safety of students and staff on campus Gang related violence and crime Campus intrusion Loss and/or damage to property Weapons on campus Alcohol and drugs on campus Truancy 3. Ensure that a J.O.G./D.A.R.E. instructor will be available to instruct at scheduled presentation times. 4. Ensure that the officer assigned as the J.O.G./D.A.R.E. officer receive all required training and any additional training deemed •beneficial to his/her tasks. 5. Designate a member of the police staff to regularly meet with the school district staff to evaluate program needs. 6. Schedule the J.O.G./D.A.R.E./School Resource Officer at one of the campuses each weekday. The J.O.G/.D.A.R.E./School Resource Officer will be afforded ample time to engage in informal interaction with the students. 7. Abstain from having the J.O.G./D.A.R.E/School Resource Officer perform enforcement duties during time scheduled for classroom instruction, except in cases of emergency. 8. Provide a weekly log accounting for the time and activities of the J.O.G./D.A.R.E./School Resource officer to a designated staff member of the National School District. 9. Pay salary and benefits for the police officer assigned as the J.O.G./D.A.R.E/School Resource Officer. 10. Coordinate with the school district, other public and private agencies, community and civic groups to develop a community partnership in support of the J.O.G. and D.A.R.E. programs. Memorandum of Understanding Page Five This Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective July 1, 2003, and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2004. This Memorandum of Understanding shall supersede all previous Memorandums of Understanding between the National School District and the City of National City. Ai A.L.iCerchi2-03 rge Cameron, Ed. D. Chief of Polic District Superintendent National City Police Department National School District Approved By The aavetaks ligned tli National City Police Department School Resource Officer Program Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 SALARY INCREASE EFFECTIVE DATES July 8, 2003 (Start of MOU July 1, 2003) January 6, 2004 (End of MOU June 30, 2004) TOTAL PACKAGE SALARYBENEFITS (100 % for one SRO) $ 85,933.74 $ 87,481.91 (Salary increase of $1,548.17 /year) Based on the above salary/benefits figures, the MOU will reflect the increase that will occur during the contract. The breakdown for one School Resource Officer is as follows: July 1, 2003 to January 5, 2004 $ 85,933.74 January 6, 2004 to June 30, 2004 ($ 1,548.17 / 12 months = $ 129.01 $ 129.01 x 6 months = $774.06) $ 774.06 Salary/Benefits one officer (100%) TOTAL: $ 86,707.80 The total amount of funds due for the upcoming agreement from the National School District to be paid to the City of National City will be as follows: > Salary/Benefits one officer (33.3 %) ➢ D.A.R.E. Fund Contribution Jose Tellez, Sergeant National City Police Dept. $ 28,873 $ 2,500 TOTAL DUE: $ 31,373 City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE September 16,2003 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 ITEM TITLE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT FUNDING Op THE D.A.R.E./J.O.G./SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM. PREPARED BY Penu Pauu Jr., Chief of Police DEPARTMENT police EXPLANATIONIose Tellez, Sergeant /r ter/ 7,-i �3 The National City Police Department currently assigns a police officer to teach the D.A.R.E. program to all fourth grade students and the J.O.G. (Juveniles Out of Gangs) program to all fifth grade students in the National School District. This same officer, on a part time basis, along with three additional police officers assigned on a full time basis as School Resource Officers, provide campus security and general law enforcement services to the three Sweetwater Union High School District secondary schools located in National City. The salaries for the police officers as well as educational materials and supplies for the programs are currently funded by a joint funding agreement between the National School District and the City of National City. The City of National City also has a funding agreement with the Sweetwater Union High School District. The agreements were originally approved on August 16, 1994 in Council Resolution 94-119 and they have been subsequently renewed during the following fiscal years: 95/96 through 06/03. The National School District and Sweetwater Union High School District have both indicated an interest in continuing the program. Environmental Review %X N / A Financial Statement If this resolution is approved the City of National City will be reimbursed the described funds in the amount of $ 175,914.90 from the National School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District. Account No. TAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the resolution. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No. 2003-129 MOU with Sweetwater Union High School District MOU with National School District A-200 (Rev. 9/80) RESOLUTION NO. 2003 —129 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO EXECUTE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT FUNDING OF THE D.A.R.E./J.O.G./SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of National City recognizes that ensuring the safety of students and staff on school campuses and reducing the involvement of youths in gangs in National City is a priority; and WHEREAS, the City believes that school campus security is enhanced by the presence of police officers and that police officers on campus improve relations between the police and youth in the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council, through the National City Police Department, wishes to work together with the National School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District to maintain police on campuses with the School Resource Officers and Juveniles Out of Gangs programs. WHEREAS, the costs of such programs include salary, benefits, materials and supplies; and WHEREAS, the National School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District wish to contribute their share toward the cost of said programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to execute Memorandums of Understanding between the City of National City and the National School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District respectively, for the School Liaison Officers and the Juveniles Out of Gangs programs. Said Memorandums of Understanding are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PASSED and ADOPTED this.16th day of September, 2003. Nick Inzunza, Vf Tor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael R. Dalla, Ifty Clerk George e H. Eiser, III City Attorney Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on September 16, 2003, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: NICK INZUNZA Mayor of the City of National City, California City fy National City, California lerk of the City of By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2003-129 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on September 16, 2003. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT RESOLUTION- D.A.R.E./J.O.G./SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM Page 2 The Board of the National School District and the Board of the Sweetwater Union High School District have each approved their respective proposed MOU with the City of National City for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Under the proposed MOU with the National School District, the D.A.R.E./J.O.G./ School Resource Officer will be assigned approximately two thirds of his time, or 27 hours per week, to school campuses of the National School District. While on National School District campuses, the officer's primary duty will be the instruction of D.A.R.E. and J.O.G. curriculum. As time permits his duties may also include campus security and enforcement duties. Under the proposed MOU with the Sweetwater Union High School District, the D.A.R.E./J.O.G./School Resource Officer would be assigned to spend approximately one third, or 13 hours per week, of his time on Sweetwater Union High School District campuses assigned primarily to campus security and general law enforcement duties. The costs of funding the D.A.R.E./J.O.G./School Resource Officer under the proposed agreements will be paid as follows. D.A.R.E./J.O.G./School Resource Officer Funding (1 Officer) Percent Amount National City Police Department 50% $ 43,353.90 National School District 33.3% $ 28,873.00 Sweetwater Union H.S. District 16.7% $ 14,480.20 TOTAL COST 100 % $ 86,707.10 Additionally, $ 5,000 in material and supply costs would be divided in half with the National School District and National City Police Department each paying 50% or $ 2,500 of the material and supply costs for the D.A.R.E. and J.O.G. program. Under the proposed MOU with Sweetwater Union High School District for Fiscal Year 2003/2004, $ 14,480.20 will be paid by the District to the City of National City for the part time services of the D.A.R.E./J.O.G./ School Resource Officer. Additionally, $130,061.70 will be paid, by the Sweetwater Union High School District for 1 %2 of three officers assigned full time to School Resource Officer duties. The Sweetwater School District will pay a total of $ 144,541.90. COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT RESOLUTION- D.A.R./J.O.G./SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM Page 3 School Resource Officers (3) Full Time Positions: National City Police Department Sweetwater Union H.S. District TOTAL COST Percent/Positions Amount 50 % (1 %2 officers) $ 130,061.70 50 % (1%2 officers) $ 130,061.70 100 % (3 officers) $ 260,123.40 The Sweetwater Union High School District is essentially paying the cost of one full time officer, one-half of a second full time officer, and one -sixth of the part time D.A.R.E./J.O.G. officer. The National City Police Department will pay the cost of one full time officer, one-half of the second officer, and fifty percent of the part time D.A.R.E./J.O.G. officer. The proposed MOU with the Sweetwater Union High School District would be retroactive to July 1, 2003. The proposed MOU with the National School District would be retroactive to July 1, 2003. Approval of the resolution would enable the Chief of Police to enter into the MOUs with the National School District and Sweetwater Union High School District to continue the existing programs.