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Council approves interlocal agreement to fund two school resource officers
Summary
Springville City Council approved Resolution 2025-15 to renew an interlocal cooperative agreement with the Neveville School District to fund two school resource officers (SROs). The district will reimburse 50% of wages and benefits and half of overtime for after-school activities; invoicing will move to quarterly billing.
Springville — The Springville City Council approved Resolution 2025-15 to renew an interlocal cooperative agreement between Springville City and the Neveville School District for two school resource officers assigned to Springville High School, Springville Junior High School and Spring Canyon Middle School.
Why it matters: According to the city presentation, the district will reimburse the city for 50% of each SRO’s salary and benefits and pay half of overtime associated with after-school activities and events. Staff said the agreement clarifies duties and billing: invoicing will move from annual to quarterly to help budget and cash flow.
Details of the agreement presented to the council stated that SROs are to be present and available during regular school hours, with any adjustments to those hours made by mutual written agreement. Staff explained SROs primarily work at the schools during the school year but may be assigned to assist larger police investigations or to investigate incidents involving students that occur off campus.
The agreement also formalizes expected SRO duties: walking campus halls, conducting perimeter safety checks, standing near primary entrances, interacting with students, and assisting school administrators. Staff said low-level offenses (class C misdemeanors, infractions or status offenses) are initially referred to evidence-based alternatives such as the city’s youth court; referral to juvenile court would be considered only after prior referrals to alternatives in repeated instances.
Council action and vote: A councilmember moved to approve Resolution 2025-15; the motion was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote. The transcript records the following recorded votes: “Craig — yes; Jake — yes; Mindy — yes; Mike — yes; Logan — yes.” The resolution number recorded in the motion was 2025-15.
Background and operational notes: Staff highlighted that one SRO teaches two law-enforcement classes at the high school and that SRO presence can support recruitment and positive relationships between students and law enforcement. The city recommended approval to continue the long-standing partnership and to formalize the clarified language in the updated agreement.
Next steps: The resolution was approved and staff will proceed to implement the updated billing schedule and the clarified SRO duties under the interlocal agreement.
