Created : May 10, 2014 at 10:45 PM
May 06, 2014
Status:
Approve the SRO Agreements with designated municipalities for police officers to serve as School Resource Officers as listed in the Executive Summary.
The Agreements provide for police officers to serve as School Resource Officers in thirty-one (31) elementary, eleven (11) middle, seven (7) high schools and two (2) centers that are operated by the School Board and located in the designated municipal police jurisdictions. The School Resource Officer Program is one of the most effective, proactive safety and security programs in our schools. This cooperative partnership was initiated by the Broward Sheriff?s Office dating back to the 1985-86 school year. Now, in its twenty-ninth year, the SROs concentrate on preventative initiatives such as anti-drug and alcohol programs, conflict mediation and anti-violence, crime initiatives and Stranger Danger. In addition, these officers provide a positive presence and serve as role models for students of all ages, as well as liaisons between schools and law enforcement.
The remaining SRO Agreements for the cities of Coconut Creek, Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Miramar and Pembroke Pines will be submitted to the Board upon receipt.
These Agreements have been approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney Office of the General Counsel.
The financial impact of the SRO Program is $1,850,080. The source of funds is the schools? budgets for the 2013 -2014 school year.
Requested Action
Approve the SRO Agreements with designated municipalities for police officers to serve as School Resource Officers as listed in the Executive Summary.
Summary
The Agreements provide for police officers to serve as School Resource Officers in thirty-one (31) elementary, eleven (11) middle, seven (7) high schools and two (2) centers that are operated by the School Board and located in the designated municipal police jurisdictions. The School Resource Officer Program is one of the most effective, proactive safety and security programs in our schools. This cooperative partnership was initiated by the Broward Sheriff?s Office dating back to the 1985-86 school year. Now, in its twenty-ninth year, the SROs concentrate on preventative initiatives such as anti-drug and alcohol programs, conflict mediation and anti-violence, crime initiatives and Stranger Danger. In addition, these officers provide a positive presence and serve as role models for students of all ages, as well as liaisons between schools and law enforcement.
The remaining SRO Agreements for the cities of Coconut Creek, Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Miramar and Pembroke Pines will be submitted to the Board upon receipt.
These Agreements have been approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement |
Financial Impact
The financial impact of the SRO Program is $1,850,080. The source of funds is the schools? budgets for the 2013 -2014 school year.
Source of Additional Information
David Golt 754 321-0735
Associated File Attachments
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Executive Summary (Files) | |
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List of City Schools (Files) | |
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Coral Springs (Files) | |
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Hallandale (Files) | |
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Margate (Files) | |
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Plantation (Files) | |
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Sunrise (Files) | |
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Wilton Manors (Files) |