Proposed funding and contract options to meet the requirements of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, Ch. 2018-3. The draft agreement between the City of Green Cove Springs, the Green Cove Springs Police Department (GCSPD) School Resource Officer (SRO) program shall include one full time police officer at each of the two schools within the city boundaries for Charles E. Bennett and Green Cove Springs Junior High for the 2023-2024 academic year. The City of Green Cove Springs Police Department Dispatch Center and four communications officers, Green Cove Springs Police Department, which will meet all the criteria set forth in, Green Cove Springs Police Department.

The City of Green Cove Springs has contracted with the Clay County District Schools to provide a School Resource Officer at the two schools within their municipality for the school year 2023-2024. The City of Green Cove Springs will continue (with the school system) to enhance the connectedness between the local Police Department and the families of students living in Green Cove Springs attending one of the two schools.

During the 2022-2023 school year the Green Cove Springs Police Department planned and implemented Drug Abuse Resistance Education (“DARE”) in collaboration with District personnel. The Green Cove Springs Police Department was also successful in launching a pedestrian safety program at Charles E. Bennett and Green Cove Springs Junior High.

The presence of the SRO’s on the two campuses will strengthen relationships between the local Police Department, students and families, in the community. Resulting in higher quality interactions within the neighborhoods creating a more cohesive and secure campus environment. Students will continue to be educated on the law and illegal activities.  The number of aggressive and violent conduct referrals overall is expected to decline.

Ensure effective management of the organization, operations, and facilities to maximize the use of resources and promote a safe, efficient and effective learning environment for Clay County students.

Approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Green Cove Springs Police Department, City of Green Cove Springs Florida, and School Board of Clay County with the one attached.