News : VS School Board approves School Resource Officer agreement with city

Thanks to a grant program, the Vinton-Shellsburg School District and the Vinton Police Department will work together on a School Resource Officer Program, with a police officer assigned to the school to help with security and related issues. A necessary step toward that program was Monday's approval of a 28E agreement between the school district and the City of Vinton. The School Board approved it on Monday; the council will also vote on approval at a future meeting. "The school district welcomes the opportunity to build on our partnership with the Vinton PD through the School Resource Officer program," says Superintendent Mary Jo Hainstock. "Our local police officers provide great support to our schools through their visibility both inside and outside the buildings and at school events. The SRO program will allow us to build even stronger relationships with our students, staff, families and the police department." Officer's specific duties: The official job classification from the Vinton Police Department includes the following duties of a resource officer: All duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer in the Vinton Police Department listed in Policy 03-02.04 with the primary focus of the SRO's time and efforts during the school year directed to issues in and around school facilities. Investigation and enforcement of state laws and city ordinances in and on District property. For violations of law at Shellsburg Elementary, the SRO will perform this duty secondary to the law enforcement agency responsible for the City of Shellsburg or at the request of that agency. Coordination, collaboration and provision of facility security during school hours during the regular school year. Coordination and provision of security during extracurricular activities, special events, and School Board meetings, as requested by the District. Presenting and/or assisting with short programs covering law enforcement related subjects, including drug abuse prevention, as requested by the District. Work in coordination with the juvenile court and other allied agencies. Identify and prevent delinquent behaviors, including substance abuse, through counseling and referral. Daily interaction with the students, parents, and faculty to develop positive relationships and to act as a positive role model. See the complete 28E as approved by the school board here:VPD VSCSD 28E draft 12-7-17 See the job classification here:03-02.07 SRO Job Classification DRAFT 12-7-17