Approve an Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) to provide one Police Officer (Student Resource Officer) at .95 FTE, one sergeant at .15 FTE, operating and maintenance cost of one patrol vehicle, and administrative fees of $246,020 each year for a total amount of $738,059 for a three-year term through August 14, 2029, with the option of one (1) two-year extension, with the officer being housed at Violet Heintz Educational Academy.

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: MINDY CASTO, Chief of Police Police Department BY: BURKE FARRAH, Deputy Police Chief Support Division SUBJECT ..Title Approve an Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) to provide one Police Officer (Student Resource Officer) at .95 FTE, one sergeant at .15 FTE, operating and maintenance cost of one patrol vehicle, and administrative fees of $246,020 each year for a total amount of $738,059 for a three-year term through August 14, 2029, with the option of one (1) two-year extension, with the officer being housed at Violet Heintz Educational Academy. ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approve an Agreement with the FCSS for the Fresno Police Department to provide one Police Officer position at .95 FTE to be assigned as a Student Resource Officer (SRO) at the Violet Heintz Educational Academy and one sergeant at .15 FTE, operating and maintenance cost of one patrol vehicle, and administrative fees retroactive, to August 15, 2026 through August 14, 2029; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign all documents related to this agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council approval is being sought to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with FCSS to allow the police department to obtain reimbursement for one Police Officer and one Sergeant assigned to Violet Heintz Educational Academy as SROs. The terms of the contract reimburse 95% of the Police Officer’s and 15% of the Sergeant’s wages. Operating and maintenance cost of one vehicle. The total amount to be reimbursed by the Superintendent of Schools would be $738,059 over three years ($246,020 annually); that includes a 3% salary increase per year. BACKGROUND For more than 20 years, the Fresno Police Department has closely worked with various school districts throughout the city. These relationships have proven that students can build trust and relationships with law enforcement officials, where officers participate in mentoring, counseling, and restorative justice practices at school sites. The SRO Unit has quickly become integral to the day-to-day operations of our educational system. This contract follows negotiations where both FCSS and the City of Fresno have mutually agreed upon a contract that will allow for one full-time Police Officer position assigned as an SRO to the Violet Heintz Educational Academy. The Police Officer's primary functions are to provide students and staff security at the school site and build trust and partnerships with the students, staff, and their families. This contract with FCSS would also contribute 15 percent to a Sergeant position’s salary. The remaining 85 percent will be covered as follows: the Central Unified School District (20 percent), Sanger Unified School District (5 percent), and the City of Fresno (60 percent). Future contracts that are due for renewal in 2027 will be adjusted to potentially pay 100 percent of the sergeant’s salary, split between these three districts. This contract represents the City of Fresno's best interests and the best interests of the high school students and staff being served. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, this item is not a project for the purposes of CEQA. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference is not applicable because this contract does not involve competitive bidding. FISCAL IMPACT There is minimal fiscal impact on the department as the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools will reimburse the department for personnel and vehicles assigned to the school site. The total agreed reimbursement from FCSS would be $738,059 over three years (includes a 3% salary increase each year). This includes 95% ($587,490) of the Police Officer’s salary. The City of Fresno would be responsible for covering the remaining 5% ($30,921). FCSS also pays for 15% ($117,119) of the Sergeant’s salary, one vehicle operating and maintenance ($10,800), and an administrative fee ($350). Upon approval of this agreement and when factoring in contributions from two other school districts, this Sergeant’s position will be 40% funded. It is our plan to have the remaining 60% of this position covered when our current contract with the Central Unified School District and Sanger School District re-opens in July 2027. Attachments: FCSS Agreement with Exhibits August 2026