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Harlingen extends school resource officer interlocal with HCISD amid CBA questions; commissioner abstains
Summary
The city approved a second extension of the interlocal agreement with HCISD for one sergeant and three school resource officers for 2026–27, while commissioners questioned how an impending bargaining agreement (CBA) might affect reimbursements; Commissioner Reie Pettis abstained due to a disclosed conflict.
Harlingen’s City Commission approved a second extension of the 2023–25 interlocal agreement with Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District to continue the School Resource Officer (SRO) program for the 2026–27 school year.
Key facts: The agreement provides for one sergeant and three officers assigned to high schools; the school district reimburses the city for salaries. Commissioner Reie Pettis abstained from the item due to a disclosed conflict on agenda item 7A.
Questions and context: Commissioners asked whether union bargaining changes (a pending collective bargaining agreement) would affect the reimbursement schedule or salary rates. Chief of Police explained the district is expected to reimburse full salaries and staff will coordinate any necessary contractual adjustments if the CBA alters pay rates.
Outcome: The commission approved the contract extension unanimously among participating members with the abstention recorded. Staff committed to clarifying average pay rates in the contract language to allow for CBA‑driven pay changes and to ensure the district’s reimbursement remains consistent with actual salary costs.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract language to show average rate calculations and return any necessary clarifications to the commission if the CBA materially changes cost assumptions.
