RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH SWEETWATER UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, for decades, the Chula Vista Police Department has partnered with the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) and the Chula Vista Elementary School District to ensure the safety, welfare and best possible educational opportunities of students and staff on school campuses in Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Police Department’s School Resource Officer (SRO) program to enhance the safety, security and success of the school d istrict’s institutions by maintaining close, consistent and productive relationships with students, their families, and staff; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2022, the SUHSD School Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding for the SRO program during the 2022/2023 school year; and
WHEREAS, the amount reimbursed by SUHSD for the SRO program will be $501,000 in 2022/2023; and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding covers a one-year period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and may be extended for two (2) additional one-year periods upon written approval of both parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it approves the Memorandum of Understanding for the School Resource Officer Program between the City of Chula Vista and Sweetwater Union High School District , i ncluding any amendments thereof, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the Police Chief to execute same.
Presented by
Roxana Kennedy
Chief of Police
Approved as to form by
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney