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Council reviews SRO agreement; staff expects district share to rise
Summary
Council reviewed the annual School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with the school district, discussed an automatic renewal clause and said the district’s share of costs has fallen below 50%; staff projected the district may pay about $10,000 per SRO next year and council asked for follow-up.
The council reviewed the annual School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement submitted by the school district and discussed proposed edits and ongoing fee sharing. Staff reported the agreement includes automatic renewal at the end of each school year unless a party gives 60 days’ notice, a change from prior year‑by‑year renewals.
Council and staff said the city’s share of SRO costs has fallen below a 50/50 split in the past year; staff indicated the district’s share may increase, and estimated the district’s portion could be about $10,000 per SRO next year (the figure was presented as an estimate in the transcript). Councilors asked staff to bring the matter into budget discussions and to follow up with the school district on fee proportions and the possibility of funding an additional officer at a high‑population school.
A motion and amendment to clarify start/end dates and terms were discussed; council agreed the item should be placed on the calendar for continued review and any contract modifications would be brought back to the council for formal approval. The transcript records discussion and support for the motion but does not display a signed amended agreement in this session.
