Common use of Duties of School Resource Officer Clause in Contracts

Duties of School Resource Officer. 1. The SRO is a law enforcement officer of the Kenton County Police Department and is not an employee or agent of the School District. The SRO’s duties and functions while assigned to the School District are law enforcement. 2. The SRO will assist school personnel to prevent or respond to student unrest that poses a danger to the student or others. 3. The SRO shall serve as a role model and interact in a positive, professional manner with all students, parents, School District staff, and other persons who the SRO may encounter while on assignment in the School District. 4. The SRO will make a good faith effort to become familiar with community agencies that aid youths and their families such as mental health clinics and drug treatment centers. The SRO may make referrals to agencies when necessary to assist the School and students. 5. The SRO may assist the principal in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations that may result from student unrest. 6. Should it become necessary to conduct law enforcement related interviews with any student, the SRO shall adhere to the policies of the Kenton County Police Department, Kentucky Revised Statutes, and other legal requirements regarding such interviews. 7. The SRO may, by way of the exercise of his/her discretion as a sworn peace officer, take law enforcement action as he/she deems necessary consistent with Federal and Kentucky laws. Action undertaken by the SRO may or may not involve a custodial detainment and/or arrest, and the SRO’s discretion and decision-making shall be governed by and subject to the policies, procedures, and training of the Kenton County Police Department, and those laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the United States Constitution, and other Federal laws which govern law enforcement officers and peace officers. 8. Notwithstanding the above, it is the expectation of the School District that the SRO shall, consistent with the SRO’s training and the law, limit the exercise of his/her law enforcement powers in response to student misconduct to situations in which the student behavior constitutes a substantial and imminent threat to physical safety or serious crime or when law enforcement powers are authorized by State and/or Federal laws. This provision does not establish a standard of care for civil liability; nor should it be used or interpreted in such a manner; and it dies not confer any right, benefit, or claim against the SRO, the Fiscal Court, or the School District by or on behalf of any third party, or any party who is not a signatory to this Agreement. 9. School District staff and administrators shall only request that SROs respond to student conduct when that conduct constitutes an imminent and substantial threat to physical safety or a serious crime. Therefore, SROs shall not be called upon by school staff or administrators to: a. Escort students, including from classrooms to an administrator’s office or to the ISS room b. Obtain compliance with directions given to a student by school officials; c. To enforce or implement student disciplinary rules (See also, paragraph 14). d. Accompany school staff or administrators on “home-visits” at the residence of a student’s parent or guardian unless such “home- visit” involves the investigation of possible criminal activity. 10. As soon as practical, the SRO shall make the principal of the school aware of law enforcement action taken on the school premises. At the principal's request, the SRO may take appropriate law enforcement action against intruders and unwanted guests who may appear at the school and related school functions to the extent that the SRO may do so under the authority of law. Whenever practical, the SRO shall advise the principal before requesting additional police assistance on campus. 11. The SRO may give assistance to law enforcement officers in matters regarding his/her school assignment, when necessary. 12. The SRO may when requested, participate in and/or attend school functions or meetings in the SRO’s capacity as a law enforcement officer, and to help maintain safety and security in and about the school function. Furthermore, the SRO shall be available to attend and give testimony at expulsion hearings when requested. 13. The SRO may be assigned investigations relating to assaults, thefts, or any crime, relating to the students attending the school(s) that the SRO serves. 14. The SRO shall not act as a school disciplinarian nor shall the SRO be requested by the School District to act as a school disciplinarian, as disciplining students is a school responsibility. It is agreed and understood that the principal and appropriate school staff 15. School administrators shall not interrogate students as to possible criminal conduct on behalf of or as agents of the SROs or the Kenton County Police 16. The School District shall promptly provide to each SRO any new or amended polices promulgated by the School District pertaining to SRO's. In the event that the policies of the School District conflict with the policies, procedures, and training of the Kenton County Police Department or the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement officers and peace officers, the policies and procedures, including the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement shall control over the School District's polices. 17. The SRO is not to be used for regularly assigned lunchroom duties, as hall 18. The SRO shall maintain the confidentiality of all student records, consistent with state and federal laws, and the Kenton County School Board’s policies. 19. The SRO is not a school employee or administrator and is not subject to the jurisdictional authority of the Kentucky Department of Education, or any other education- related agencies, including, Employee Professional Standards Board or Office of Educational Accountability. The SRO is an employee of the County and subject to those policies, procedures, practices, codes of conduct, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement officers. III. Financing of the School Resource Officer Program and Administrative Expenses. A. For the 2020-2021 school year, the financing of the SRO will be as follows: The School District shall pay to the County the sum of 109,308.46 for the purposes of offsetting the cost of salary, equipment, uniform, and training of the SRO’s. B. Payments of $ 27,327.11 shall be made by the School District to the County on a quarterly basis. The County shall submit to the School District an invoice once every 3 months for payment for services rendered, with the School District’s payment due within 30 days of receipt. C. The School District shall reimburse the County the costs of attendance, including mileage, per diem(s), and lodging for each SRO to attend either (a) the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO) conference, or an SRO Training Course offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) during the term of this Agreement. IV. Employment status of the School Resource Officer. The SRO shall remain an employee of the County and shall not be an employee or independent contractor of the School District. All work-related benefits, as applicable, accruing to the SRO shall be the sole responsibility of the County, including, but not limited to, health insurance; workers compensation; retirement benefits; liability insurance; and unemployment insurance. The School District and the County acknowledge that the SRO shall remain responsive to the chain of command of the Kenton County Police Department, and to the policies and procedures thereof.

Duties of School Resource Officer. 1. The SRO is a law enforcement officer of the Kenton County Police Department and is not an employee or agent of the School District. The SRO’s duties and functions while assigned to the School District are law enforcement. 2. The SRO will assist school personnel to prevent or respond to student unrest that poses a danger to the student or others. 3. The SRO shall serve as a role model and interact in a positive, professional manner with all students, parents, School District staff, and other persons who the SRO may encounter while on assignment in the School District. 4. The SRO will make a good faith effort to become familiar with community agencies that aid youths and their families such as mental health clinics and drug treatment centers. The SRO may make referrals to agencies when necessary to assist the School and students. 5. The SRO may assist the principal in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations that may result from student unrest. 6. Should it become necessary to conduct law enforcement related interviews with any student, the SRO shall adhere to the policies of the Kenton County Police Department, Kentucky Revised Statutes, and other legal requirements regarding such interviews. 7. The SRO may, by way of the exercise of his/her discretion as a sworn peace officer, take law enforcement action as he/she deems necessary consistent with Federal and Kentucky laws. Action undertaken by the SRO may or may not involve a custodial detainment and/or arrest, and the SRO’s discretion and decision-making shall be governed by and subject to the policies, procedures, and training of the Kenton County Police Department, and those laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the United States Constitution, and other Federal laws which govern law enforcement officers and peace officers. 8. Notwithstanding the above, it is the expectation of the School District that the SRO shall, consistent with the SRO’s training and the law, limit the exercise of his/her law enforcement powers in response to student misconduct to situations in which the student behavior constitutes a substantial and imminent threat to physical safety or serious crime or when law enforcement powers are authorized by State and/or Federal laws. This provision does not establish a standard of care for civil liability; nor should it be used or interpreted in such a manner; and it dies not confer any right, benefit, or claim against the SRO, the Fiscal Court, or the School District by or on behalf of any third party, or any party who is not a signatory to this Agreement. 9. School District staff and administrators shall only request that SROs respond to student conduct when that conduct constitutes an imminent and substantial threat to physical safety or a serious crime. Therefore, SROs shall not be called upon by school staff or administrators to: a. Escort students, including from classrooms to an administrator’s office or to the ISS room b. Obtain compliance with directions given to a student by school officials; c. To enforce or implement student disciplinary rules (See also, paragraph 14). d. Accompany school staff or administrators on “home-visits” at the residence of a student’s parent or guardian unless such “home- visit” involves the investigation of possible criminal activity. 10. As soon as practical, the SRO shall make the principal of the school aware of law enforcement action taken on the school premises. At the principal's request, the SRO may take appropriate law enforcement action against intruders and unwanted guests who may appear at the school and related school functions to the extent that the SRO may do so under the authority of law. Whenever practical, the SRO shall advise the principal before requesting additional police assistance on campus. 11. The SRO may give assistance to law enforcement officers in matters regarding his/her school assignment, when necessary. 12. The SRO may when requested, participate in and/or attend school functions or meetings in the SRO’s capacity as a law enforcement officer, and to help maintain safety and security in and about the school function. Furthermore, the SRO shall be available to attend and give testimony at expulsion hearings when requested. 13. The SRO may be assigned investigations relating to assaults, thefts, or any crime, relating to the students attending the school(s) that the SRO serves. 14. The SRO shall not act as a school disciplinarian nor shall the SRO be requested by the School District to act as a school disciplinarian, as disciplining students is a school responsibility. It is agreed and understood that the principal and appropriate school staff 15. School administrators shall not interrogate students as to possible criminal conduct on behalf of or as agents of the SROs or the Kenton County Police 16. The School District shall promptly provide to each SRO any new or amended polices promulgated by the School District pertaining to SRO's. In the event that the policies of the School District conflict with the policies, procedures, and training of the Kenton County Police Department or the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement officers and peace officers, the policies and procedures, including the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement shall control over the School District's polices. 17. The SRO is not to be used for regularly assigned lunchroom duties, as hall 18. The SRO shall maintain the confidentiality of all student records, consistent with state and federal laws, and the Kenton County School Board’s policies. 19. The SRO is not a school employee or administrator and is not subject to the jurisdictional authority of the Kentucky Department of Education, or any other education- related agencies, including, Employee Professional Standards Board or Office of Educational Accountability. The SRO is an employee of the County and subject to those policies, procedures, practices, codes of conduct, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement officers. III. Financing of the School Resource Officer Program and Administrative Expenses. A. For the 20202022-2021 2023 school year, the financing of the SRO will be as follows: The School District shall pay to the County the sum of 109,308.46 $ 127,798.54 for the purposes of offsetting the cost of salary, equipment, uniform, and training of the SRO’s. B. Payments of $ 27,327.11 31,949.64 shall be made by the School District to the County on a quarterly basis. The County shall submit to the School District an invoice once every 3 months for payment for services rendered, with the School District’s payment due within 30 days of receipt. C. The School District shall reimburse the County the costs of attendance, including mileage, per diem(s), and lodging for each SRO to attend either (a) the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO) conference, or an SRO Training Course offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) during the term of this Agreement. IV. Employment status of the School Resource Officer. The SRO shall remain an employee of the County and shall not be an employee or independent contractor of the School District. All work-related benefits, as applicable, accruing to the SRO shall be the sole responsibility of the County, including, but not limited to, health insurance; workers compensation; retirement benefits; liability insurance; and unemployment insurance. The School District and the County acknowledge that the SRO shall remain responsive to the chain of command of the Kenton County Police Department, and to the policies and procedures thereof.

Duties of School Resource Officer. 1. The SRO is a law enforcement officer of the Kenton County ________________ Police Department and is not an employee or agent of the School DistrictSchool. The SRO’s duties and functions while assigned to the School District are law enforcement. 2. Even while the SRO is participating in meetings with parents or students, or interacting with parents, students, staff, and/or visitors to the school, the SRO is functioning in his or her capacity as a law enforcement officer. The SRO will assist school personnel to prevent or respond to student unrest that poses a danger to the student or others. 3. The SRO shall serve as a role model and interact in a positive, professional manner with all students, parents, School District staff, and other persons who the SRO may encounter while on assignment in the School District. 4. The SRO will make a good faith an effort to become familiar with all community agencies that aid offer assistance to youths and their families families, such as mental health clinics and clinics, drug treatment centers. The SRO may make referrals to agencies when necessary to assist the School and students. 5. The SRO may assist the principal in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations that may result from student unrest. 6, etc. Should it become necessary to conduct law enforcement related formal police interviews with any studentstudents, the SRO shall adhere to the policies of the Kenton County _______ Police DepartmentDepartment Policy, Kentucky Revised Statutes, Statutes and other legal requirements regarding such interviews. 7requirements. The SRO may, by way of the exercise of his/her discretion as a sworn peace police officer, take law enforcement action as he/she deems necessary consistent with Federal and Kentucky lawsnecessary. Action Actions undertaken by the SRO may or may not involve a custodial detainment and/or arrest, and the SRO’s discretion and decision-making shall be governed by and subject to the policies, procedures, and training of the Kenton County ___________ Police Department, and those laws of the United States and Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the United States Constitution, and other Federal laws which Kentucky that govern law enforcement officers and peace officers. 8. Notwithstanding the above, it is the expectation of the School District that the SRO shall, consistent with the SRO’s training and the law, limit the exercise of his/her law enforcement powers in response to student misconduct to situations in which the student behavior constitutes a substantial and imminent threat to physical safety or serious crime or when law enforcement powers are authorized by State and/or Federal laws. This provision does not establish a standard of care for civil liability; nor should it be used or interpreted in such a manner; and it dies not confer any right, benefit, or claim against the SRO, the Fiscal Court, or the School District by or on behalf of any third party, or any party who is not a signatory to this Agreement. 9. School District staff and administrators shall only request that SROs respond to student conduct when that conduct constitutes an imminent and substantial threat to physical safety or a serious crime. Therefore, SROs shall not be called upon by school staff or administrators to: a. Escort students, including from classrooms to an administrator’s office or to the ISS room b. Obtain compliance with directions given to a student by school officials; c. To enforce or implement student disciplinary rules (See also, paragraph 14). d. Accompany school staff or administrators on “home-visits” at the residence of a student’s parent or guardian unless such “home- visit” involves the investigation of possible criminal activity. 10. As soon as practicalpracticable and where legally permitted, the SRO shall will, in writing, make the principal of the school aware of law enforcement such action taken on the school premisesgrounds. At the principal's request, the The SRO may shall take appropriate law enforcement action against intruders and unwanted guests who may appear at the school and related school functions functions, to the extent that the SRO may do so under the authority of law. Whenever practical, the SRO shall advise the principal before requesting additional police assistance on campus. 11. The SRO may give assistance to the law enforcement officers in matters regarding his/her school assignment, when whenever necessary. 12. The SRO may when requested, participate in and/or attend school functions or meetings in the SRO’s capacity as a law enforcement officer, and to help maintain safety and security in and about the school function. Furthermore, the SRO shall be available to attend and give testimony at expulsion hearings when requested. 13. The SRO may be assigned investigations relating to assaults, thefts, or any crime, relating to the students attending the school(s) that the SRO serves. 14. The SRO shall not act as a school disciplinarian nor shall the SRO be requested by the School District to act as a school disciplinarian, as disciplining students is a school responsibility. It is agreed and understood that the principal and appropriate school staff 15. School administrators shall not interrogate students as to possible criminal conduct on behalf of or as agents of the SROs or the Kenton County Police 16. The School District shall promptly provide to each SRO any new or amended polices promulgated by the School District pertaining to SRO's. In the event that the policies of the School District conflict with the policies, procedures, and training of the Kenton County Police Department or the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement officers and peace officers, the policies and procedures, including the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement shall control over the School District's polices. 17. The SRO is not to be used for regularly assigned lunchroom duties, as hall 18. The SRO shall maintain the confidentiality of all student records, consistent with state and federal laws, and the Kenton County School Board’s policies. 19. The SRO is not a school employee or administrator and is not subject to the jurisdictional authority of the Kentucky Department of Education, or any other education- related agencies, including, Employee Professional Standards Board or Office of Educational Accountability. The SRO is an employee of the County and subject to those policies, procedures, practices, codes of conduct, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement officers. III. Financing of the School Resource Officer Program and Administrative Expenses. A. For the 2020-2021 school year, the financing of the SRO will be as follows: The School District shall pay to the County the sum of 109,308.46 for the purposes of offsetting the cost of salary, equipment, uniform, and training of the SRO’s. B. Payments of $ 27,327.11 shall be made by the School District to the County on a quarterly basis. The County shall submit to the School District an invoice once every 3 months for payment for services rendered, with the School District’s payment due within 30 days of receipt. C. The School District shall reimburse the County the costs of attendance, including mileage, per diem(s), and lodging for each SRO to attend either (a) the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO) conference, or an SRO Training Course offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) during the term of this Agreement. IV. Employment status of the School Resource Officer. The SRO shall remain an employee of the County and shall not be an employee or independent contractor of the School District. All work-related benefits, as applicable, accruing to the SRO shall be the sole responsibility of the County, including, but not limited to, health insurance; workers compensation; retirement benefits; liability insurance; and unemployment insurance. The School District and the County acknowledge that the SRO shall remain responsive to the chain of command of the Kenton County Police Department, and to the policies and procedures thereof.

Duties of School Resource Officer. 1. The SRO is a law enforcement officer of the Kenton County Police Department BCSO and is not an employee or agent of the School District. The SRO’s duties and functions while assigned to the School District are law enforcement. Even while the SRO is participating in meetings with parents or students, or interacting with parents, students, staff, and/or visitors to the school, the SRO is functioning in his capacity as a law enforcement officer. 2. The SRO will assist school personnel with maintaining order in and about the school, and rendering assistance to prevent or respond to student unrest or any other security risk both within the school and outside the school, that poses a danger to the student or others. 3. The SRO shall serve as a role model , and interact interacting in a positive, professional manner with all students, parents, School District staff, and other persons who the SRO may encounter while on assignment in the School District. 43. The SRO will make a good faith effort to become familiar with community agencies that aid offer assistance to youths and their families such as mental health clinics and drug treatment centers. The SRO may make referrals to agencies when necessary to assist the School District and students. 54. The SRO may assist the principal in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations that may result from student unrestsituations. 65. Should it become necessary to conduct law enforcement related interviews with any studentstudents, the SRO shall adhere to the policies of the Kenton County Police DepartmentSchool District and the BCSO, Kentucky Revised Statutes, and other legal requirements regarding with regard to such interviews. 76. The SRO may, by way of the exercise of his/her discretion as a sworn peace officer, take law enforcement action as he/she deems necessary consistent with Federal and Kentucky lawsnecessary. Action Actions undertaken by the SRO may or may not involve a custodial detainment and/or arrest, and the SRO’s discretion and decision-making shall be governed by and subject to the policies, procedures, and training of the Kenton County Police DepartmentBCSO, and those laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the United States Constitution, and other Federal laws Kentucky which govern law enforcement officers and peace officers. 8. Notwithstanding the above, it is the expectation of the School District that the SRO shall, consistent with the SRO’s training and the law, limit the exercise of his/her law enforcement powers in response to student misconduct to situations in which the student behavior constitutes a substantial and imminent threat to physical safety or serious crime or when law enforcement powers are authorized by State and/or Federal laws. This provision does not establish a standard of care for civil liability; nor should it be used or interpreted in such a manner; and it dies not confer any right, benefit, or claim against the SRO, the Fiscal Court, or the School District by or on behalf of any third party, or any party who is not a signatory to this Agreement. 9. School District staff and administrators shall only request that SROs respond to student conduct when that conduct constitutes an imminent and substantial threat to physical safety or a serious crime. Therefore, SROs shall not be called upon by school staff or administrators to: a. Escort students, including from classrooms to an administrator’s office or to the ISS room b. Obtain compliance with directions given to a student by school officials; c. To enforce or implement student disciplinary rules (See also, paragraph 14). d. Accompany school staff or administrators on “home-visits” at the residence of a student’s parent or guardian unless such “home- visit” involves the investigation of possible criminal activity. 107. As soon as practical, the SRO shall may make the principal of the school aware of law enforcement action taken on the school premises. At the principal's request, the SRO may take appropriate law enforcement action against intruders and unwanted guests who may appear at the school and related school functions functions, to the extent that the SRO may do so under the authority of law. Whenever practical, the SRO shall advise the principal before requesting additional police assistance on campus. 118. The SRO may give assistance to law enforcement officers in matters regarding his/her school assignment, when necessary. 129. The SRO may when requested, participate in and/or attend school functions or meetings in the SRO’s capacity as a law enforcement officer, and to help maintain safety and security order in and about the school functionfunction or meeting, or to facilitate communications between school personnel and parents or visitors. Furthermore, the SRO shall be available to attend and give testimony at expulsion student or staff disciplinary hearings when requested. 1310. The SRO may be assigned investigations relating to assaults, thefts, or any crime, relating to the students attending the school(s) that the SRO serves. 14. The SRO shall not act as a school disciplinarian nor shall the SRO be requested by the School District to investigate matters which may involve crime relating to the students or staff. 11. The SRO shall not act as a school disciplinarian, as disciplining students is a school responsibility. It is agreed and understood that the principal and appropriate school staff shall be responsible for investigating and determining, in their discretion, whether a student has violated school and/or board disciplinary codes or standards and the appropriate administrative action to take. However, this shall not be construed to prevent the SRO from sharing information with school administration/staff, which may aid in the determination of whether a disciplinary offense occurred, which in fact is encouraged. Upon assignment, the SRO will be provided with copies of Board disciplinary policies and codes and the discipline codes of each school. The SRO will make reasonable efforts to become familiar with district/school and disciplinary codes and standards. 1512. The principal, school administration, or staff may advise the SRO of incidents or activities possibly giving rise to criminal or juvenile code violations and the SRO will determine whether law enforcement action is appropriate. With respect to those activities occurring on school property or at school sponsored functions, which a principal is directed to report to the "appropriate law enforcement agency" under KRS 158.154 ("assault resulting in serious physical injury, a sexual offense, kidnapping, assault involving the use of a weapon, possession of a firearm in violation of the law, possession of a controlled substance in violation of the law, or damage to the property"), and those activities which an administrator, teacher, or other school employee is directed to report to the "local police department, sheriff, or Kentucky State police," under KRS 158.155 (such activities consisting of conduct occurring on school premises or school sponsored events which is believed to constitute a misdemeanor or violation or offense relating to deadly weapons, use, possession, or sale of controlled substances, or a felony offense), it is agreed and understood that the SRO, as an employee of the BCSO, is authorized to receive and appropriately report to the BCSO Designee, in the Chain-Of- Command, who will see that the matter is brought to the direct attention of the Chain-Of- Command of the BCSO for all appropriate action on the reported matter and that the School District is fully informed on a confidential basis. 13. School administrators shall not interrogate students as to possible criminal conduct on behalf of or as agents of the SROs or the Kenton County Police 16BCSO. The School District shall promptly provide to each Any SRO any new who in the scope of their duties with or amended polices promulgated by the School District pertaining to SRO's. In the event that the policies on behalf of the School District conflict participates in an interrogation of a student, or obtains information which may be used against a student in a criminal proceeding, shall follow all state and federal laws with the policiesrespect to arrests, proceduressearches, seizures, and training interrogations of students. SROs are also responsible for following those School Board policies applicable to SROs, including, but not limited to 09.436 and 09.4361, and to be aware of the Kenton County Police Department or the laws policies governing safety of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement officers schools in general. BCSO shall release, indemnify and peace officers, the policies and procedures, including the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement shall control over hold the School District's polices, its Board, and its employees harmless from any and all claims, complaints, or actions brought by or on behalf of a student alleging violation of his/her Constitutional rights or any other state or federal rights arising from the SRO’s actions, including but not limited to restraint, arrest, search, seizure, or interrogation of a student. 17. The SRO is not to be used for regularly assigned lunchroom duties, as hall 1814. The SRO shall maintain the confidentiality of any and all student records, consistent with state and federal laws, and the Kenton County School Board’s Systems’ Board policies. 19. The SRO is not a school employee or administrator and is not subject to the jurisdictional authority of the Kentucky Department of Education, or any other education- related agencies, including, Employee Professional Standards Board or Office of Educational Accountability. The SRO is an employee of the County and subject to those policies, procedures, practices, codes of conduct, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that govern law enforcement officers. III. Financing of the School Resource Officer Program and Administrative Expenses. A. For the 2020-2021 school year, the financing of the SRO will be as follows: The School District shall pay to the County the sum of 109,308.46 for the purposes of offsetting the cost of salary, equipment, uniform, and training of the SRO’s. B. Payments of $ 27,327.11 shall be made by the School District to the County on a quarterly basis. The County shall submit to the School District an invoice once every 3 months for payment for services rendered, with the School District’s payment due within 30 days of receipt. C. The School District shall reimburse the County the costs of attendance, including mileage, per diem(s), and lodging for each SRO to attend either (a) the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO) conference, or an SRO Training Course offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) during the term of this Agreement. IV. Employment status of the School Resource Officer. The SRO shall remain an employee of the County and shall not be an employee or independent contractor of the School District. All work-related benefits, as applicable, accruing to the SRO shall be the sole responsibility of the County, including, but not limited to, health insurance; workers compensation; retirement benefits; liability insurance; and unemployment insurance. The School District and the County acknowledge that the SRO shall remain responsive to the chain of command of the Kenton County Police Department, and to the policies and procedures thereof.