TITLE
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APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOARD OF EDUCATION) ON BEHALF OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS (SROs)
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SPONSOR
sponsor
Sheriff Danny H. Rogers (Capt. Wes Mecham)
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BACKGROUND
background
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) has for many years contracted with the Board of Education to provide SROs for seven (7) high schools and middle schools and to provide a sergeant and captain for supervisory purposes. These SROs perform the law enforcement related activities on the school grounds for these fourteen (14) schools. They provide a law enforcement presence for safety purposes, as well as handle investigations, which stem from criminal activity that occurred at school. As part of the existing contract, the Board of Education pays a percentage of the salaries and benefits, training, and equipment. The contract has been revised and is attached to this agenda item. The new contract has been approved by the Board of Education. It has also been through the mandated Guilford County contract approval process. The items outlined in the contract are shown below:
• The Sheriff’s Office shall provide sixteen (16) sworn deputies as School Safety Resource Officers (SRO). Of those sixteen, fourteen (14) sworn deputies shall be assigned to specific middle and high schools by the Sheriff. In addition, the Sheriff shall assign two (2) sworn supervisory personnel, one Sergeant and one Captain, to oversee the SROs and the program. The selection of the individual deputies and supervisors shall be at the discretion of the Sheriff. During the effective term of this Agreement, there shall be a total of sixteen (16) officers.
• The Board shall pay the Sheriff’s Office an annual stipend of $2,000.00 per SRO for a total of $32,000 per year.
• The Board shall pay to the Sheriff’s Office 75% of the actual salaries and benefits for fourteen (14) sworn deputies, one (1) Captain, and one (1) Sergeant , as set forth in the Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Salaries and benefits are subject to increase based on promotions, merit increases, or other adjustments during the term of the Agreement.
• The Board shall also pay up to $40,000 toward SRO training per year, based on actual expenses incurred during the effective period of this Amendment. The Sheriff's Office shall have sole discretion in determining the SRO training to be utilized.
• The total financial exposure to the Board under this Amendment is not expected to exceed $4,445,013.00. Invoices will be billed on a quarterly basis. Payments shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the quarterly cost statements provided by the Sheriff’s Office.
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Line Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
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Salary & Benefits |
$1,364,464 |
$1,409,115 |
$1,458,464 |
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Stipend |
$32,000 |
$32,000 |
$32,000 |
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Training |
$40,000 |
$40,000 |
$40,000 |
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Total Amount per year |
$1,433,464 |
$1,481,115 |
$1,530,434 |
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Year 1 |
$1,433,464 |
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Year 2 |
$1,481,115 |
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Year 3 |
$1,530,434 |
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Total Contract Amount |
$4,445,013.00 |
This adjustment in contract terms would result in a loss of revenue to Guilford County of approximately $200,000. The prior contract funded 100% of the salary and benefits for 14 positions and some operating expenses. The County provides funding to the Board of Education for this purpose through the annual local current expense.
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BUDGET IMPACT
budget impact
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REQUESTED ACTION
requested action
Approve interlocal agreement, in substantial form, with the Guilford County Board of Education on behalf of the Sheriff's Office for the provision of School Resource Officer Services in the total amount of $4,445,013 (Year 1 $1,433,464; Year 2 $1,481,115; Year 3 $1,530,434) to be retroactive as of July 1, 2025 for a term of three (3) years.
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