AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-108R, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District for the City’s provision of police officers to the school district to serve as School Resource Officers; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: July 7, 2026
Department: Police
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: This ILA has been approved in all previous years. Staff recommends approval as amended
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Background Information:
The City and San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD) participate cooperatively in a program to fund School Resource Officers (SROs) for four campuses within San Marcos. The program provides for five (5) Officers assigned to the following campuses: San Marcos High School (2), Miller Middle School (1), Goodnight Middle School (1), and the Lamar Campus (1) and for the reimbursement to the City by SMCISD for 70% cost (up from 60%) of salaries and benefits of the assigned officers. The purpose of this Interlocal Agreement is to set forth the expectations of both the School District and the City pertaining to the program. This ILA is forwarded by the SMCISD with highlighted changes related to SRO responsibilities and training. The SMCISD Board met on June 15th to review.
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Alternatives:
An alternative to approving this ILA is to deny it and end this partnership with SMCISD. Staff does not support this alternative.
Recommendation:
Council has approved prior versions of this agreement. Staff recommends approval of the ILA for continued services to students and staff in SMCISD schools.