HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #3063MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 3063
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE
PADUCAH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a
School Resource Officer Agreement with Paducah Public Schools, in substantially the form
attached hereto and made part hereof (Exhibit A).
SECTION 2. This Order shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its adoption.
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Sandra Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Lindsay Parish, It
Clerk
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, June 24, 2025
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, June 24, 2025
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City of Paducah and Paducah Public Schools
School Resource Officer Agreement
School Year 2025
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 25'h day of June, 2025, by and between
the City of Paducah and the Paducah Public School System for one (1) year commencing August
1, 2025 and expiring July 31, 2026. It is expressly agreed and understood that the Paducah Public
School System and the City of Paducah shall not be bound hereby beyond the one (1) year term
but may continue the services as set forth herein, at which time a new Agreement may be
negotiated.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS as part of HB330 and as particularly codified in KRS 158.441, the 1998
General Assembly authorized the provisions for School Resource Officer (hereinafter "SRO")
services by means of a contract to be entered into by a local school district through its Board and
a law enforcement agency;
WHEREAS, the Paducah Public School System and the City of Paducah desire to set
forth in this School Resource Officer Agreement (hereinafter "SRO Agreement") the specific
terms and conditions of the services to be provided by said SRO and School System;
Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to engage in a partnership between the Paducah Police
Department and the Paducah Public School System to maintain a School Resource Officer
Program (hereinafter "SRO Program"). The Paducah Police Department, contingent on the
availability of and hiring of qualified officers to fulfill the role of SRO, will endeavor to provide
two (2) certified police officers for the duration of this Agreement.
City of Paducah and Paducah Public Schools
School Resource Officer Agreement
School Year 2025
The purpose of maintaining an SRO Program will be to provide the youth of the
community with a safe learning environment which is free of distractions created by the fear of
violence. In doing this, each SRO will assist in meeting the needs of students to help create a
promising future while building stronger relationships between the youth of the community and
the law enforcement officers tasked with their protection.
I. Roles and Responsibilities of the Paducah Police Department
The Paducah Police Department SRO team will be tasked with the following duties:
The Paducah Police Department will:
• Provide a safe and secure learning environment for students and teachers.
• Coordinate with other community resources such as non -profits that provide services to
youth in need, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Department of Juvenile
Justice, Child Protective Services, Paducah Schools Student Resource Office, and other
partners who may assist in the development of the youth of our community.
• Provide safety training and education for both students and school faculty.
• Promote positive relationships between the Paducah Police Department, youth, their
parents and faculty.
• Ensure the SRO is a positive role model who upholds both the values of the Paducah
Police Department and that of the Paducah Public School System.
• Ensure the SRO assists with security at special events, sporting events and other after-
school programs as designated by the school administration and a designee of the Chief
of Police.
City of Paducah and Paducah Public Schools
School Resource Officer Agreement
School Year 2025
• Provide criminal reporting and investigate services as outlined by Kentucky Revised
Statutes, Paducah Police Department Policies and Procedures and Paducah Public School
System Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain detailed records and reports of weekly activities for both the school and police
department chain of command.
• Assist with school security measures and security assessments.
• Assist with the maintenance of youth programs such as, Handle With Care as outlined in
the School Safety & Resiliency Act, Family Accountability, Intervention and Response
Team (FAIR Team), D.A.R.E. and the Summer Lunch Program.
• Take appropriate law-enforcement action when necessary while weighing the protection
and safety of students.
• Assist with victim advocacy of at -risk students.
• Assist with the administration of KRS 156.095, KRS 158.1559, KRS 158.4412, 158.162,
KRS 620.030 and the directives outlined therein.
• Take an active role in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) within the
school.
• Ensure that only under exigent circumstances or through direct supervisor approval shall
the SRO leave the campus during school hours.
In fulfilling these duties, the Paducah Public School System understands that the SRO(s) will not
act as a school disciplinarian, as disciplining students is the responsibility of the school. Acts of
truancy and violations of the school's standards of conduct will be enforced by school faculty.
City of Paducah and Paducah Public Schools
School Resource Officer Agreement
School Year 2025
II. Roles and Responsibilities of the Paducah Public School System
The Paducah Public School System will:
• Provide SRO(s) with a secure location for the storing of files, documents and personal
belongings.
• Provide a private location for the SRO(s) to speak with possible victims, at -risk youth,
and youth who are suspected to be involved in criminal activity.
• Provide usual and customary office supplies the SRO(s) may require.
• Provide each SRO with a Paducah Public School System Policy and Procedure Manual.
III. Authority
All SRO(s) will be certified police officers as specified within KRS 15.380 to KRS
14.404. The Paducah Police Department recognizes and respects the authority of the principal,
and his or her designee, to be the primary leader and manager of each school campus. The SRO,
however, has the authority and responsibility to ensure proper decisions are made in reference to
crimes, crime scenes, and any incidents that pose a serious threat to public safety.
During any law enforcement -related event on a school campus, the SRO will consult the
principal or designee in the law enforcement decisions being made to resolve the incident when
feasible. During any law enforcement related event, it may become necessary for the SRO to
temporarily take charge of the incident and/or school campus to protect the integrity of the
investigation and/or crime scene and ensure the safety of the students and staff, until properly
relieved.
City of Paducah and Paducah Public Schools
School Resource Officer Agreement
School Year 2025
IV. Chain of Command
SRO(s) assigned to the Paducah Public School System shall follow the regular chain of
command structure as established by the Paducah Police Department Policies and Procedures
and as designated by the Chief of Police. Each SRO will be assigned to a designated school(s)
and shall report to said school during regular session. The SRO(s) will meet and communicate
with school faculty on a daily basis to address any needs or issues which may arise.
V.
Term and Cancellation. The Term for this Agreement is one (1) year with the effective
date of August 1, 2025. Either Party may cancel this Agreement for any reason or no
reason upon 90 days' written notice. Notice in this regard shall be effective upon the date
the Notice is delivered via email or placed in the mail. Notices shall be provided to the
following:
CITY OF PADUCAH:
CHIEF OF POLICE BRIAN LAIRD
1400 Broadway
Paducah, KY 42001
blaird@paducahky.gov
PADUCAH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM:
Donald I. Shively, EdD
PO Box 2550
Paducah, KY 42002-2550
donald.shively@paducah.lcyschools.us
City of Paducah and Paducah Public Schools
School Resource Officer Agreement
School Year 2025
VI. Selection of SRO(s)
SRO(s) shall be vetted in the same manner and by the same governing policies and
procedures as all Paducah Police Department Officers. The Paducah Public School System shall
be allowed to participate in the interviewing and selection of vetted and qualified applicants.
VII. Cost Reimbursement
The parties acknowledge and agree that the Paducah Public School System is responsible
for and will reimburse the City of Paducah General Government for 70 percent of all costs and
expenses for assigned SRO's incurred by the City of Paducah in relation to this Agreement.
"Costs and expenses" are defined as salaries, benefits, overtime, clothing, training, and
equipment. The City will not charge Paducah Public School System for costs related to vehicle
maintenance and fuel.
The City of Paducah will invoice the Paducah Public School System on a quarterly basis.
During the 4`h quarter billing cycle, the City of Paducah Finance department shall reconcile any
payroll related changes to salary and fringe benefits. Examples of this include, but are not limited
to, changes in Federal, State or Local payroll law and/or the Kentucky Retirement System.
In the event that an SRO position cannot be filled, the Paducah Public School System will
not be liable for reimbursement of the vacant position(s).
City of Paducah and Paducah Public Schools
School Resource Officer Agreement
School Year 2025
VIII. No Discrimination and/or Civil Rights Violations
The Parties will endeavor to ensure that their employees and/or agents do not violate any
discrimination and/or civil rights laws, specifically including, but not limited to: Section 601 of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(29 U.S.C. § 794); Section 901 of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681);
Section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. § 6102); Section 809(c) of Title I
of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10228(c)); Section
1407(e) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. § 20110(e)); Section 299A(b) of the
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 (34 U.S.C. § 11182(b)); and Section
40002(b)(13) of the Violence Against Women Act (34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(13)).
IX. No Exclusion or Disqualification, Fraud, Bribery or Gratuity
The Paducah Public School System hereby aelmowledges and verifies that it is not
excluded or disqualified from participation in federal assistance programs and agrees to comply
with subpart C of the OMB guidance in 2 C.F.R. Part 180 (Government -wide Debarment and
Suspension) and subpart C of 2 C.F.R. Part 2867 (DOJ -specific requirements). The Paducah
Public School System also agrees that if it becomes aware of any federal violations involving
fraud, bribery, or gratuity that may affect the awarded federal funds, it will immediately contact
the Chief of Police of the Paducah Police Department so that a report may be made to the
Department of Justice.
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School Resource Officer Agreement
School Year 2025
X. Entire Agreement
The Parties Acknowledge that this is the entire agreement between them but further
understand that this Agreement may be subject to modifications and revisions in an ongoing joint
effort to keep same compliant with State and Federal laws and regulations.
Entered into this the 25`h day of June, 2025.
Paducah Public Schools City of Paducah
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