2025 2026 Canyon View High School SRO IGA - Redlines-signed.pdf

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT 
BETWEEN 
AGUA FRIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 216 
AND 
THE CITY OF BUCKEYE 
FOR 
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 
SERVICES 
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as 
of July 1, 2025, between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation (the “City”) and 
the Agua Fria Union High School District No. 216, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona 
(the “District”). 
RECITALS 
A. 
The District has funding available through its maintenance and operations budget 
to fund school resource officer services (“SRO Services”) for Canyon View High School. 
B. 
The City has funding available through its operating budget to provide the District 
with trained, certified police officers capable of performing SRO Services for the District. 
C. 
The City and the District desire to enter into an agreement whereby the City will 
provide sworn, certified police officers to serve as school resource officers (each, an “SRO”) to 
provide SRO Services at Canyon View High School. 
D. 
The District is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to ARIZ. REV. 
STAT. §§ 15-342 and 11-952. 
E. 
The City is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to ARIZ. REV. 
STAT. § 11-952. 
AGREEMENT 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated 
herein by reference, the following mutual covenants and conditions, and other good and valuable 
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby 
agree as follows: 
 
SECTION I - OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY 
 
1.1 
Services to be provided. 
 
A. 
The City shall provide SRO Services to the District at Canyon View High 
School on an hourly basis, as required by the School’s Principal, but not to exceed 40 hours per 
week.

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B. 
The Buckeye Police Officer performing SRO Services shall fulfill his or 
her duties as a sworn law enforcement officer for the State of Arizona. The SRO may be 
temporarily assigned to duties other than SRO Services during school times when deemed 
necessary by the Buckeye Police Chief, in his or her sole discretion. 
C. 
The Principal will assist the SRO Supervisor with preparation of an annual 
performance evaluation based upon requirements of the Buckeye Police Department Policy. The 
SRO shall also provide a weekly recap of law-related education, law enforcement activity and 
time on campus to the SRO Supervisor. This recap can be provided to the District upon request. 
D. 
When school is not in session, including all breaks, school-observed 
holidays and school vacations, the City shall have full discretion to assign the SRO various City 
responsibilities; provided, however, that the City shall be responsible for 100% of the SRO’s 
costs when so assigned. 
E. 
In addition to the provisions of Section 3.18, the City shall, within ten 
business days upon request by the District, provide verification to the District of SRO’s 
successful criminal records check, e.g., a copy of current fingerprint clearance card, copy of 
successful criminal records report, etc. 
F. 
The roles and responsibilities of the City and the District with respect to 
the SRO Services shall be as set forth in the Buckeye Police Department SRO Program, attached 
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference herein. 
1.2 
Accounting and Documentation. The SRO’s salary and employer-paid benefits 
rate shall be used to calculate the amount due from the District for SRO Services. Supporting 
documentation of these actual amounts must be on file with the District’s Grants Office prior to 
payment of any invoice to the City. 
SECTION II - OBLIGATIONS OF THE DISTRICT 
2.1 
Reimbursement to City - Monthly. The District shall reimburse the City monthly 
for the services it provides pursuant to Section I above. 
A. 
The District shall pay up to $87,593.97 of the costs associated with SRO 
Services received on a yearly basis (half of yearly salary plus actual cost of employer-paid 
benefits) for the ten-month period covering the school year; the City shall pay 100% of the 
SRO’s costs during the two-month summer break and any other school breaks or 
school-observed holidays or vacations during which the City assigns the SRO to City-related 
duties. The SRO’s time spent at Canyon View High School, including all overtime, must be 
substantiated by time cards and approved by the high school’s Dean of Students. The District 
shall pay 100% of any SRO overtime worked on school-related investigations. The SRO must 
seek approval from the appropriate Buckeye Police Department supervisor before working on 
school-related overtime.

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B. 
The District will not pay for any SRO Services for any one- or two-week 
long school breaks in November, December, January and March, nor for any personal vacations 
taken by an SRO nor for any sick leave incurred by an SRO. 
C. 
The District shall pay invoices from the City within 30 days of receipt, 
assuming proper documentation is on file to support the charges. 
2.2 
Office Space. The District shall provide office space that provides privacy for the 
SRO to conduct confidential business. The office provided shall include the necessary 
equipment for the SRO to effectively perform his or her duties, including, without limitation, a 
telephone, desk, chair and filing cabinet. 
2.3 
SRO-Related Training. The District shall pay $1,000.00 during the term of this 
Agreement toward the annual conference costs for each of the SROs that provides SRO Services 
to receive and maintain certification by the National Association of School Resource 
Organizations. 
2.4 
Non-Interference by the District. No District or Verrado High School 
administrator shall interfere with an SRO’s sworn law enforcement duties. 
SECTION III - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
3.1 
Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, each party shall defend, 
indemnify and hold harmless the other party and its departments, officers, employees and agents 
for, from and against all losses, damages, claims, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable 
attorneys’ fees) for damages to property or for injury to or death of persons which relate to the 
performance of this Agreement and that result from any act, omission or negligence of the 
indemnifying party or its departments, officers, employees or agents. 
3.2 
Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for one year from July 1, 2025 until 
June 30, 2026, unless sooner terminated by the parties hereto pursuant to subsection 3.6 below. 
3.3 
Personnel. The City represents that the SRO performing the SRO Services 
required in Section I of this Agreement shall be a sworn Buckeye Police Officer. 
3.4 
Independent Contractor. The City acknowledges and agrees that the SRO 
Services provided under this Agreement are being provided as an independent contractor, not as 
an employee or agent of the District, except as provided in Section 3.13 below. The City, its 
employees, and subcontractors are not entitled to worker’s compensation benefits from the 
District. The District does not have the authority to supervise or control the actual work of the 
City, its employees or subcontractors. The City, and not the District, shall determine the time of 
its performance of the SRO Services provided under this Agreement so long as the City meets 
the requirements of its agreed-upon scope of work as set forth in Section I above. The District 
and the City do not intend to nor will they combine business operations under this Agreement.

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3.5 
Records. Both parties shall maintain the records required in this Agreement in 
accordance with the Arizona Public Records retention requirements. 
3.6 
Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days’ written 
notice to the other party at the addresses indicated below. The City may terminate this 
Agreement by giving ten days’ written notice to the District for failure to make reimbursements 
upon the dates as required in this Agreement and upon the District’s failure to make such 
payments within five days of such notice. In any event, this Agreement shall be deemed 
terminated no later than the effective date of any resolution adopted by the City to withdraw 
from this Agreement. At the time of termination, the City shall invoice the District for all SRO 
Services provided to that date, which the District shall pay invoices within 30 days thereafter. 
3.7 
Notices and Requests. Any notice or other communication required or permitted 
to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly 
given if (A) delivered to the party at the address set forth below, (B) deposited in the U.S. Mail, 
registered or certified, return receipt requested, to the address set forth below, or (C) given to a 
recognized and reputable overnight delivery service, to the address set forth below: 
If to the City: 
City of Buckeye 
530 E. Monroe Avenue 
Buckeye, AZ 85326 
Attn: Interim City Manager, David B. Roderique 
 
With a copy to: 
K. Scott McCoy, City Attorney 
 
530 E. Monroe Ave 
 
Buckeye, AZ 85326 
If to the District: 
Agua Fria Union High School District 
1481 North Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Suite 110 
Avondale, Arizona 85323 
Attn: Mark Yslas, Superintendent 
With a copy to: 
Jeff Stratman, Attorney 
Agua Fria High School District 
Avondale, AZ 85323 
or at such other address, and to the attention of such other person or officer, as any party may 
designate in writing by notice duly given pursuant to this subsection. Notices shall be deemed 
received (A) when delivered to the party, (B) three business days after being placed in the U.S. 
Mail, properly addressed, with sufficient postage, or (C) the following business day after being 
given to a recognized overnight delivery service, with the person giving the notice paying all 
required charges and instructing the delivery service to deliver on the following business day. If 
a copy of a notice is also given to a party’s counsel or other recipient, the provisions above 
governing the date on which a notice is deemed to have been received by a party shall mean and

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refer to the date on which the party, and not its counsel or other recipient to which a copy of the 
notice may be sent, is deemed to have received the notice. 
3.8 
Severability and Savings. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or 
unenforceable, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other part of this 
Agreement so long as the remainder of the Agreement is reasonably capable of completion 
without inequity to the parties. 
3.9 
Program Continuation Subject to Appropriation. The provisions of this 
Agreement for payment of funds by the District shall be effective when funds are appropriated 
for purposes of this Agreement and are actually available for payment. The District shall be the 
sole judge and authority in determining the availability of funds under this Agreement and the 
District shall keep the City fully informed as to the availability of funds for its program. The 
obligation of the District to make any payment pursuant to this Agreement is a current expense 
of the District, payable exclusively from such annual appropriations, and is not a general 
obligation or indebtedness of the District. If the Governing Board of the District fails to 
appropriate money sufficient to pay the reimbursements as set forth in this Agreement during any 
immediately succeeding fiscal year, this Agreement shall terminate at the end of the then-current 
fiscal year and the City and the District shall be relieved of any subsequent obligation under this 
Agreement. 
3.10 
Entire Agreement. This Agreement comprises the entire agreement of the parties 
and supersedes any and all other agreements or understandings, oral and written whether 
previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith. Any amendments or 
modifications to this Agreement shall be made only in writing and signed by the parties to this 
Agreement. 
3.11 
Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in 
accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, and suit pertaining to this Agreement may be 
brought only in courts in Maricopa County, Arizona. 
3.12 
Cancellation. The parties hereto acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to 
cancellation pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 38-511. 
3.13 
Workers’ Compensation. An employee of either party shall be deemed to be an 
“employee” of both public agencies while performing pursuant to this Agreement solely for 
purposes of ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 23-1022 and the Arizona Workers’ Compensation laws. The 
primary employer shall be solely liable for any workers’ compensation benefits, which may 
accrue. Each party shall post a notice pursuant to the provisions of ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 23-1022 
in substantially the following form: 
“All employees are hereby further notified that they may be required to 
work under the jurisdiction or control or within the jurisdictional 
boundaries of another public agency pursuant to an intergovernmental 
agreement or contract, and under such circumstances they are deemed by

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the laws of Arizona to be employees of both public agencies for the 
purposes of worker’s compensation.” 
3.14 
FERPA Compliance. Both parties will ensure that the dissemination and 
disposition of educational records complies at all times with the Family Educational Rights and 
Privacy Act of 1974 and any subsequent amendments thereto. 
3.15 
Non-Discrimination. Both parties agree to comply with all applicable provisions 
of state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
Executive Order 99-4 and 2009-09, which are incorporated herein by reference, mandating 
non-discrimination and requiring that all persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, age, national 
origin or political affiliation shall have equal access to employment opportunity. 
3.16 
Disposition of Property upon Termination of the Agreement. The parties do not 
anticipate having to dispose of any property upon partial or complete termination of this 
Agreement. However, to the extent that such disposition is necessary, property shall be returned 
to its original owner. 
3.17 
E-Verify. To the extent applicable under ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-4401, the 
parties warrant compliance, on behalf of themselves and any and all subcontractors, with all 
federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and compliance with the 
E-Verify requirements under ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 23-214(A). The party’s breach of the 
above-mentioned warranty shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and the 
non-breaching party may terminate this Agreement. The parties retain the legal right to inspect 
the papers of the other party to ensure that the party is complying with the above-mentioned 
warranty under this Agreement. 
3.18 
Fingerprinting Requirements. The parties shall comply with the fingerprinting 
requirements of ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 15-512 unless otherwise exempted. 
3.19 
Coordination of Processes to Address Student Misconduct. The parties shall work 
together to identify and streamline any separate processes for investigating and responding to 
acts of student misconduct that may also implicate criminal misconduct. 
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the District have executed this Agreement as of 
the date of the last signature set forth below. 
 
“City” 
“District” 
 
CITY OF BUCKEYE, an Arizona 
AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 
Municipal corporation 
206 a political subdivision of the State of Arizona 
 
 
By:  
 
By:  
 
Date:  
 
Date:  
 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
City Clerk 
 
 
 
In accordance with the requirements of ARIZ. REV. STAT.§ ll-952(D), the undersigned attorneys 
acknowledge that (i) they have reviewed the above Agreement on behalf of their respective 
clients and that (ii) as to their respective clients only, each attorney has determined that this 
Agreement is in proper form and is within the powers and authority granted under the laws of 
State of Arizona. 
 
 
 
Attorney for the District 
 
 
 
 
Attorney for the City 
7/15/25