IGA with TUHSD

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2024-09-10)

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF GLENDALE
AND
TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 214
FOR
SERVICES OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

This Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this 230 Mtay of

Su Q = , 2024, by and between the City of Glendale, a municipal corporation (“City”),
and Tollégon Union High School District No. 214 (“District”), for Copper Canyon High School,
9126 West Camelback Road, Glendale, Arizona 85305 (“Schools”) a political subdivision of the

State of Arizona (City, District and School are referred to herein individually as a “Party” and
collectively as the “Parties”).

RECITALS

A. The District has funding available through the School Safety Program Grant for school
resource officer services at the School.

B. The City and the District desire to enter into an agreement whereby the City will assign
one police officer to the School from July 31, 2024 to May 23, 2025, and tentatively for
one month in June 2025 for summer school.

Cc; The police officer will work with and aid the School’s administration and student
population in reducing crime on the School campus. Activities include education, positive
police/student interaction, and enforcement of criminal laws.

Dz. The District is authorized to enter into the Agreement pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 15-342 and
11-952.

E. The City is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to A.R.S. § 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 agree as
follows:

1. Term. The term of the Agreement shall be from the first day of the 2024-25 school year,
July 31, 2024, to the last day of the school year, May 23, 2025, and tentatively for one
month in June 2025 for summer school. During the days when Schools are not in session,
the police officer shall perform their regular police duties at a station as determined by the
Chief of Police or his/her designee.

Termination. Either Party upon 30 days prior written notice may terminate the Agreement
without cause.

Relationship of Parties. City shall have the status of an independent contractor for the
purpose of this Agreement. The police officer assigned to the School, shall be considered
an employee of the City and shall be subject to its control and supervision; however, the
principal (or his/her designee) of the School will provide an evaluation of the assigned
police officer to the Chief of Police or his/her designee. The police officer assigned to the
School will be subject to the current procedures in effect for police officers of the Glendale
Police Department (““GPD”), including attendance at all mandated training and testing to
maintain state police officers certification. This Agreement is not intended to, and will not
constitute, create, give rise to, or otherwise recognize a joint venture, partnership, or formal
business association or organization of any kind between Parties, and the rights and
obligations of the Parties shall be only those expressly set forth in this Agreement. The
Parties agree that no person supplied by the District to accomplish the goal of this
Agreement is a City employee and no rights under City civil service, retirement, or
personnel rules accrue to such person.

Cost. District agrees to pay the City $153,939.21 for each police cfficer’s salary and
benefits for the ten-month 2024-25 school year, plus one month summer school in June
2025 if required. The District will not be responsible for overtime (unless the District
requests it) or other expenses relating to or resulting from police related activities, such as
criminal investigations and response to gang fights, assaults, and arsons. Each Party will
maintain a budget for expenditures under this Agreement. Payment from the District is
due upon receipt of an itemized statement.

Police Officer Responsibilities. The police officer’s duties and responsibilities while at
their assigned School shall be as follows:

5.1 Serve as a liaison between the School and GPD.

5.2 Solicit and promote crime prevention and police/community relations in School
and/or to other groups that have a potential impact on juvenile crime.

5.3. Consult with students, parents, teachers, and School officials regarding problems
and issues. Be knowledgeable of referral agencies in order to provide information
to the requesting parties.

5.4 Work with other unit members, School personnel, and provide supervision in a
positive, cooperative and productive manner.

5.5. Enforce all applicable laws in a fair and consistent manner.

5.6 Perform authorized tasks or assignments as instructed by their GPD supervisor.

5.7. Educate the students and School personnel by providing 180 hours of relevant and
informative educational programs.

5.8 Will be flexible in his/her work schedule to attend major events as deemed
appropriate by School administration.

5.9 Maintain a high visible presence on and around campus.

10.

Time_and Place of Performance. The police officer will be available for duty at the
assigned School each day that the School is in session during the regular School year. The
police officer’s activities will be restricted to the designated School grounds except for:

6.1 Follow-up home visits when needed as a result of School related student problems.

6.2 Incentive programs approved by the Parties.

6.3 In response to off campus, but School related criminai activity.

6.4 In response to emergency police activities.

6.5 | Mandatory GPD meetings.

6.6 Mandatory GPD programs to maintain continuing proficiency standards to
maintain police officers’ certification.

6.7. Any scheduled court hearings, trials or grand jury that requires the police officer’s
appearance.

District Responsibilities.

7.1. The District will provide the police officer an office and such equipment, as is
necessary, at their assigned School. The equipmeni shall include a telephone and
filing space capable of being secured.

7.2. The School agrees to act reasonably and in good faith to assist the police officer
in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities.

Coordination of Processes to Address Student Misconduct. The Parties will work together
to identify and streamline any separate processes for investigating and responding to acts
of student misconduct that may also implicate criminal misconduct.

Chain of Command and Channels of Communication. The Principal or Principal’s
designee will communicate directly with the officer’s direct supervisor about any issues or
concerns involving the officer. If there is an issue that cannot be resolved between the
Principal or designee and the officer’s direct supervisor, a District representative will
communicate with the GPD Training Lieutenant or his/her superiors, as determined
appropriate by the City.

Program Continuation Subject to Appropriation. The provisions of this Agreement shall
be effective when funds are appropriated for purposes of this Agreement and are actually
available for payment by the District. The District shall be the sole judge and authority in
determining the availability of funds under this Agreement. 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 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 then-
current fiscal year and the City and the District shall be relieved of any subsequent
obligation under this Agreement.

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Cancellation. The City and the District acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to
cancellation by either Party pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511.

Manner of Financing. The parties will fund their respective obligations under this
agreement through their respective annual budget processes, including but not limited to
their respective management and operations budgets, as applicable, and any other available
funds.

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.

Records. Parties shall maintain the records required in this Agreement for a period of three
years after the termination of this Agreement.

Property Disposition. 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.

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.

Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Arizona.

Worker's 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 A.R.S. § 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 A.R.S. § 23-1022.

Non-discrimination. Both Parties agree not to discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic characteristics,
familial status, U.S. military veteran status or any disability. Contractor will require any
Sub-contractor to be bound to the same requirements as stated within this section.
Contractor, and on behalf of any subcontractors, warrants compliance with this section.

E-verify. District complies with A.R.S. § 23-214 and agrees to comply with the
requirements of A.R.S. § 41-4401.

No Boycott of Israel. To the extent A.R.S § 35-393 through § 35-393.03 are applicable,
the parties hereby certify that they are not currently engaged in, and agree for the duration

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of the Agreement to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel, as that term
is defined in A.R.S § 35-393.

Notices. Any notices that must be provided under this Agreement shall be sent to the
Parties’ respective authorized representatives at the address listed below:

If to CITY:

With a copy to:

If to DISTRICT:

With a copy to:

Glendale Police Department
Attn: Police Chief Chris Briggs
6835 North 57" Drive
Glendale, Arizona 85301

Glendale City Attorney
5850 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301

Tolleson Union High School District No. 214
Attn: Dr. Rosalva Lagunas, Ph.D.

9801 Wes: Ven Buren Street

Tolleson, Arizona 85353

Udall Shumway, PLC
Attn: Jessica Sanchez
1138 N. Alma School Road, Ste. 101
Mesa, Arizona 85201

[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Parties, through their respective undersigned authorized officers,
have duly executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.

CITY OF GLENDALE, an Arizona
municipal corporation

Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager

ATTEST:

Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL)

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney

School District

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Jerem alles, Superintendent

Approved as to Form and within the powers and
authority of the District:

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Agenda Item Details
Meeting Jul 23, 2024 - GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Category E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Subject 5. Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Glendale for School

Resource Officer Services - Copper Canyon High School

Access Public

Type Action (Consent)

Recommended Motion to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Glendale to
Action provide School resource Officer Services to Copper Canyon High School from July

31, 2024, through May 23, 2025, and tentatively for one month in June 2025 for
summer school.

Public Content

Administration seeks Governing Board approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of
Glendale to provide School resource Officer Services to Copper Canyon High School from July 31, 2024,
through May 23, 2025, and tentatively for one month in June 2025 for summer school.

The Intergovernmental Agreement allows for a police officer to work with and aid the school administration
and student population in reducing crime on the school campus through activities that include education,
positive police/student interactions, and promotes a safe, orderly environment.

This agreement meets the district’s standards for cost effectiveness, school safety education, and reducing
crime on school campus. This Agreement also supports the District's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Integrated Action plan Principle 5: Condition, Climate, and Culture.

The School Resource Officer's (SRO) salary, benefits, and classroom supplies will be funded by the Arizona
School Safety Program Competitive Grant.

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