RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING MEMORAND A OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH SWEETWATER UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, for decades, the Chula Vista Police Department has coordinated with the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) and the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) 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 14, 2023, the SUHSD School Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding for the SRO program during the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2023, the CVESD School Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding for the SRO program during the 2023/2024 school year; and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding for SUHSD covers a two-year period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, and the Memorandum of Understanding for CVESD covers a one-year period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, each Memorandum of Understanding 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 and the Memorandum of Understanding for the School Resource Officer Program between the City of Chula Vista and Chula Vista Elementary School District, including any amendments thereof, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be requir ed 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
Jill D.S. Maland
Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney