Attachment B
Memorandum of Understanding with the
Victor Valley Union High School District
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF VICTORVILLE hereinafter referred to as “CITY”,
AND THE VICTOR VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as “DISTRICT” AGREEING TO THE
FUNDING OF FOUR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
WHEREAS, the School Resource Officers (SRO) at the DISTRICT will assist in all school safety issues while acting as liaison between the school and the police department; and,
WHEREAS, the description of General Duties for the SRO includes:
1. Enforcement of all criminal law violations on and around the school campus
2. Enforcement of all traffic laws on and around the school campus
3. Initiation and maintenance of a campus based anti -violence program (i.e., Conflict Resolution Program, Youth-at-Risk Diversion Program, etc.)
4. Truancy prevention and enforcement program
5. When requested, assist the school with enforcement of school rule violations and related Education Code violations (i.e., dress code, on-campus truancy, etc.); and,
WHEREAS, the SRO is of great benefit to the School and the student body by ensuring a safer crime-free school environment. This position is also beneficial to the Victorville Police Department. The SRO can establish and maintain crime prevention and community relation programs within the school. The SRO may be of unlimited benefit in identifying local gang members and other members of the student body who are involved in criminal activity outside the school. The SRO may be able to identify suspects and locate witnesses and informants to share potential valuable information, which may result in solving crime; and,
WHEREAS, the SRO reports to the Administrative Sergeant who reports to the Lieutenant who in turn reports to the Captain. The SRO is first and foremost a uniformed law enforcement officer charged with providing police services on DISTRICT property. The SRO will keep the Administrative Sergeant and school administrators apprised of activities. Reports are to be submitted in a timely manner as required per department policy and procedures.
WHEREAS, the CITY, through its police department will assign four full-time sworn deputies to the DISTRICT. The sworn deputy will be fully trained and POST certified prior to being assigned to the SRO position. THE SRO will spend 100% of their time working in and around the VICTOR VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOLS in the City of Victorville.
WHEREAS, the addition of the SRO at schools within the DISTRICT will be of invaluable assistance to the schools, and the community as a whole, in providing a safer community and a higher quality learning environment. While at the same time, this position will provide the police department with a means of creating a positive relationship with students and further enhancing the police department’s community policing efforts; and,
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT agrees to pay the cost of four (4) San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies to be assigned to the DISTRICT to serve as SRO; and,
WHEREAS, the cost to provide said deputy and vehicles is $ 1,134,448.74 1 NOW, THEREFORE, the CITY and the DISTRICT agree as follows:
That the DISTRICT will pay the CITY 75% of the cost to provide two (2) San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies and the cost including fuel and maintenance of two (2) vehicles, calculated as follows:
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
(2) School Resource Officer $ 354,543.00
1 (2) Marked Police Vehicle $ 32,568.89 2
Dispatch Services $ 32,362.13 1
HT $ 2,301.00
Taser (Cost recovered over 5 years) $ 672.00 Vehicle Insurance $ 2,755.99
Vehicle Fuel & Maintenance $ 6,020.87
Administrative Support $ 3,045.61
Body Worn Cameras $ 2,039.80
Personnel Liability & Bonding $ 31,539.29
County Administrative Cost $ 5,414.41
Workers’ Comp Experience Modification $ 2,632.50 Total Cost $ 475,895.49
1 st and 2nd payment due August 14, 2024: ($39,657.96 ea.) $ 79,315.92 3 rd through 12th payments due the 4th of each month: $ 39,657.96
That the DISTRICT will pay the CITY 100% of the cost to provide one (1) San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy and the cost including fuel and maintenance of one (1) vehicle, calculated as follows:
(1) School Resource Officer $ 236,362.00
1 (1) Marked Police Vehicle $ 21,712.59 2
Dispatch Services $ 21,574.76 1
HT $ 1,534.00
Taser (Cost recovered over 5 years) $ 336.00 Vehicle Insurance $ 1,837.33
Vehicle Fuel & Maintenance $ 4,013.91
Administrative Support $ 2,030.40
Body Worn Cameras $ 1,359.87
Personnel Liability & Bonding $ 21,026.20
County Administrative Cost $ 3,609.61
Workers’ Comp Experience Modification $ 1,755.00 Total Cost $ 317,151.67
1 st and 2nd payment due August 14, 2024: ($26,429.30 ea.) $ 52,858.60 3 rd through 12th payments due the 4th of each month: $ 26,429.30
That the DISTRICT will pay the CITY 100% of the cost to provide one (1) San Bernardino County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy and the cost including fuel and maintenance of one (1) K -9 vehicle, calculated as follows:
(1) School Resource Officer- K-9 $ 258,163.00 1
(1) Marked Police K-9 Vehicle $ 24,161.50 2
Dispatch Services $ 21,574.76 1
HT $ 1,534.00
Taser (Cost recovered over 5 years) $ 336.00 Vehicle Insurance $ 1,837.33
Vehicle Fuel & Maintenance $ 4,013.91
Administrative Support $ 2,030.40
Body Worn Cameras $ 1,359.87
Personnel Liability & Bonding $ 21,026.20
County Administrative Cost $ 3,609.61
Workers’ Comp Experience Modification $ 1,755.00 Total Cost $ 341,401.58
1 st and 2nd payment due August 14, 2024: ($28,450.13 ea.) $ 56,900.26 3 rd through 12th payments due the 4th of each month: $ 28,450.13
Overtime incurred will be billed and the DISTRICT will pay the CITY the cost of those expenses.
The CITY will provide an invoice each month to the DISTRICT for the monthly cost stated above and the DISTRICT agrees to remit the amount due within 30 days.
The DISTRICT agrees to pay any moderate increases, or other monetary changes, that may occur during the term of the Agreement as a result of inflation or other changes in the personnel costs related to this deputy position.
This agreement may be terminated by either the City or District giving a t least ninety (90) days written notice to the other party by certified mail, return receipt requested, and stating its intent to terminate. All funds owed to the City as provided herein must be paid before the MOU is terminated.
This agreement shall commence July 1, 2024, and remain in effect until June 30, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED:
City of Victorville Victor Valley Union High School District Date: Date:
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Personnel costs i nclude salary and benefits and are subject to change by Board of Supervisors’ action.
Changes in salary and benefit costs will be billed to the City on a quarterly invoice.
Vehicle costs do not i nclude fuel and maintenance. The City is responsible for fuel, repair and maintenance of all contract vehicles, including collision damage . All fuel, repair and maintenance costs incurred by the County will be billed to the City on a quarterly invoice.