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C. 49

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:	March 29, 2016

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Contract with the West Contra Costa Unified School District

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/29/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor

Contact:

Sandra Brown, 925-335-1553

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 29, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the West Contra Costa Unified School District to pay the County an amount not to exceed $257,500 to provide one School Resource Officer position for the term July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Ratify the contract for the term above.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No County Costs. $257,500.00, Revenue. Budgeted.

BACKGROUND:

The Sheriff's Office has been providing a School Resource Officer to the West Contra Costa Unified School District since spring-2006. The presence of the School Resource Officer impacts crime rates such as vandalism, drug and alcohol abuse, and gang violence on school grounds. Further, the School Resource Officer provides security, protection, and safety for students and staff. The School Resource Officer will develop and maintain comprehensive safety plans and strategies aimed at reducing campus crime, improving attendance, and providing a safe, secure, and peaceful school environment. The presence of the School Resource Officer has proved to be a benefit to the school, students, parents, and the community.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The West Contra Costa Unified School District will not benefit from the presence of the School Resource Officer. The School Resource Officer provides security, protection, and safety for students and staff.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None.