Consider approval of a contract between the City of Muskogee and Hilldale Public Schools to furnish two (2) uniformed officers to provide law enforcement security for functions and act as the School Resource Officers for the school district campuses, or take other necessary action. (Katrina Bodenhamer)
BACKGROUND:
This is for the renewal of an annual contract between the City of Muskogee and Hilldale Public Schools. The City agrees to provide two uniformed officers, one at each campus, to act as a School Resource Officer (SRO). The term of the contract will be from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The agreement must be renewed annually. Last year, Hilldale reimbursed the City at approximately 75% of the payroll costs (total salary and fringe benefits) for the officers and under this contract, once again Hilldale will reimburse the City 75% ($138,972.05) of the payroll costs. The City will pay 25% of the costs ($46,324.02). Total costs for the two officers is $185,296.07. All parties are in agreement and the Board of Education for Hilldale Public Schools, approved the agreement at their May 14, 2024 meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the contract between the City of Muskogee and Hilldale Public Schools.