Resolution No. 2020-9-8(R): To approve the terms and conditions of an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of Plano, Texas and the Frisco Independent School District for the operation of the Police/School Resource Officer Program; authorizing its execution by the City Manager; and providing an effective date. Adopted

The Plano Police Department has partnered with Frisco Independent School District to provide a school liaison officer at Fowler Middle School since 2006.  Fowler Middle School is a Frisco Independent School District school within the Plano city limits.

School Resource Officers (SRO) interact with students, teachers and administrators on a daily basis.  They build relationships and rapport with the students to influence the students in a positive manner.  The SRO is the first line of defense in major incidents that occur at the school and handle all issues that occur at the school.

The cost for this one (1) officer is equally shared by the City of Plano and Frisco Independent School District.

It is recommended the contract with Frisco Independent School District be renewed for the 2020-2021 school year.

Frisco Independent School District (FISD) agrees to reimburse the City of Plano Police Department $71,460 for 50% of the funding for one (1) Police Officer assigned to the School Resource Program from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factors of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government with Safe, Vibrant Neighborhoods.