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File #: RES 20-091    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Regular Agenda
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 2/18/2020 Final action:
Title: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Oak Park and River Forest High School District No. 200 for School Resource Officers and Authorizing its Execution
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. School Resource Officer Agreement final, 3. School Resource Officer Agreement redlined
Submitted By
Cara Pavlicek, Village Manager

Reviewed By
LKS

Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Oak Park and River Forest High School District No. 200 for School Resource Officers and Authorizing its Execution

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Overview
Overview
An amendment to the 2014 Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (IGA) between the Village and Oak Park River Forest High School District 200 has been prepared to incorporate changes in State Law to the Illinois School Code and the Juvenile Court Act related to records and information sharing. The other parameters of the 2014 IGA have not been changed which provided for an officer to be contractually detailed to the Oak Park River Forest High School and establishes the financial partnership with the District 200 for this assignment. The initial partnership for SROs in the High School dates back to an agreement between the Village and D200 in 1999.

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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.

Fiscal Impact
The Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement provides for D200 to pay the Village for the salary and benefits of the SRO on an annual basis through the 2024/2025 school year. At the conclusion of that time a successor agreement is anticipate where the Village and D200 will share the cost equally of the SRO.

Background
In collaboration with D200, the recommended amendment has been prepared to incorporate changes in State Law to the Illinois School Code and the Juvenile Court Act related to records and information sharing. School Resource Officers assist school districts in the preparation of educational and preventive programs related to community programs. The Village and District 200 are committed to fostering positive relationships with staff, students and parents in an effort to promote a greater positive interaction with Oak Park police officers.

Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.

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