REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 22, 2021
FROM
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Revenue Contracts for School Resource Officer Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendments to Revenue Contracts with the following school districts for the provision of School Resource Officer services, extending the contract terms by one year from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022:
1. Amendment No. 6 to Revenue Contract No.15-501 with Victor Valley Union High School District, in the amount of $234,589 for one School Resource Officer.
2. Amendment No. 3 to Revenue Contract No. 18-380 with Oro Grande School District, in the amount of $234,589 for one School Resource Officer.
3. Amendment No. 3 to Revenue Contract No. 18-640 with Redlands Unified School District, in the amount of $234,589 for one School Resource Officer.
(Presenter: John Ades, Captain, 387-0640)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The proposed amendments provide revenue in the total amount of $703,767 to fund three Deputy Sheriff positions to serve as School Resource Officers (SRO) for the 2021-22 school year. The rates listed in Schedule A of each contract include 73% of the annual cost of a Deputy Sheriff and marked patrol units assigned to the districts, and provide full cost recovery of both the direct and indirect costs of providing the SRO services. This equates to 190 days of service, consistent with the length of the school year (180 days of student instruction), plus 10 additional days for any necessary services such as in-service training, meetings, and report writing. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator’s (Department) 2021-22 recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department currently has SRO contracts with: Victor Valley Union High School District (VVUHSD), Oro Grande School District (OGSD) and Redlands Unified School District (RUSD). The Board of Supervisors (Board) approved Revenue Contract No. 15-501 with VVUHSD on June 23, 2015 (Item No. 82); Revenue Contract No. 18-380 with OGSD on June 26, 2018 (Item No. 62); and Revenue Contract No. 18-640 with RUSD on August 21, 2018 (Item No. 56) for the provision of SRO service at their campuses. The latest amendments approved by the Board on June 23, 2020 (Item No. 82), extended the contract terms through June 30, 2021.
The proposed amendments will extend each contract term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and update the cost of service for the 2021-22 school year, allowing for the continuation of SRO services. In addition to peace officer duties, SROs provide mentoring to students and conduct presentations on youth-related issues. These contracts benefit the school districts and the Department by having a dedicated law enforcement presence, which helps create a safe environment for students and faculty.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Richard D. Luczak, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 13, 2021; Finance (Carolina Mendoza, Administrative Analyst, 387-0294) on May 17, 2021; and County Finance and Administration (Kelly Welty, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on May 17, 2021.