The original ILA between SCUC ISD and the City of Schertz to provide SZPD officers as SROs was originally effective in 2011 and the current ILA was executed in 2022, due to the enactment of HB3 (September 1, 2023) amendments to the ILA are statutorily required. SCUC ISD wishes to continue to work collaboratively with SZPD to coordinate the use of police officers to act as SROs on school campuses throughout the district.  This ILA includes changes as directed by the enactment of HB3.

Update SRO ILA to ensure it is in compliance with HB3 and continue to provide SZPD officers as SROs on campuses within the school district.

Ensures trained SZPD officers will be immediately available to respond to calls for service that range from simple report taking to mitigating critical incidents.  In addition, SZPD officers will be available to serve as mentors, educators, and emergency managers while working with the youth of our community.  

The ILA between SCUC ISD and the City of Schertz must be amended to be in compliance with HB3.  Therefore, we need to authorize the amendments to extend the ILA with SCUC ISD.

The ILA proposes assigning two sergeants and nine officers to fulfill the role of SROs.  The City of Schertz is reimbursed on a prorated compensation rate equal to 10/12 (83.33%)  proportion, and the remaining sergeant and seven officers will be reimbursed at 12/12 (100%).  This compensation calculation includes salary & benefits and the utilization of a patrol vehicle.  Total projected compensation cost for two sergeants and nine officers is $1,348,849.00 and SCUC is reimbursing the City of Schertz for $1,189,670.60 (88.20%).

Approve Resolution 24-R-64.