R-78-26 Approving the Adoption of the 2026 Update of the IGA Between Board of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210 and Village of Lemont for School Resource Officer Services418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Judy Radomski, Police Department
THROUGH: Police Chief Jason C. LoCoco
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving the Adoption of the 2026 Update of the IGA
Between Board of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210
and Village of Lemont for School Resource Officer Services
DATE: September 14, 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
In 2016, the Village of Lemont and Lemont Township High School District 210 (LHS) entered
into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the Lemont Police Department to assign an
officer as a School Resource Officer (SRO). This IGA is being updated to reflect an increase
in cost sharing by LHS and to reflect the Legislative updates and rules provided by the Illinois
State Board of Education (ISBE).
ANALYSIS
This updated IGA reflects updates by the ISBE concerning ticketing, discipline and criminal
and local offenses. It addresses information sharing and the use of body worn cameras
(BWC) by SROs. Also updated is the increase in cost sharing by LHS for the assignment of
the SRO.
LHS D210 agrees to reimburse the Village 75% of the actual salary and fringe benefits,
including pension costs of the SRO's annual salary. The Village shall invoice LHS on a bi-
annual basis.
Consistency with Village Policy
Budget (if applicable)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approving the updated IGA between the Village and LHS D210 for School
Resource Officer Services
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Requesting approval of the updated intergovernmental agreement by and between the Board
of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210 and Village of Lemont
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution. Updated IGA D210 SRO 09.14.26.pdf
2026 Updated IGA Between Board of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210
and Village of Lemont for School Resource Officer Services 09.14.26.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION NO. � �gZ(
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2026 UPDATE OF THE
IGA BETWEEN BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
210 AND VILLAGE OF LEMONT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage,
Illinois on this 14th day of September 2026
RESOLUTION NO. �- I � �Z1�
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2026 UPDATE OF THE
IGA BETWEEN BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 AND VILLAGE OF LEMONT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont ("Village") is an Illinois Municipal Corporation
pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the Statutes of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Village is desirous to adopt the 2026 update of the IGA Between Board
of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210 and Village of Lemont for School
Resource Officer Services (EXHIBIT A); and;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees find that it is in the best interests of the
Village to authorize the Adoption of the 2026 update of the IGA Between Board of Education of
Lemont Township High School District 210 and Village of Lemont for School Resource Officer
Services;
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont hereby
accepts, approves and adopts in its entirety, the 2026 update of the IGA Between Board of
Education of Lemont Township High School District 210 and Village of Lemont for School
Resource Officer Services.
SECTION TWO: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont will
continue to participate in the updating and revision of the 2026 update of the IGA Between Board
of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210 and Village of Lemont for School
Resource Officer Services.
SECTION THREE: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS on
this 14T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
Samuel J. Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
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JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
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CHARLENE M. S OLLE , Vi lage Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
2026 UPDATE OF THE IGA BETWEEN BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LEMONT
TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 AND VILLAGE OF LEMONT
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 AND
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES
This Intergovernmental Agreement is made this l l thth day of May, 2026 by and between the
Board of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210 ("Board" or "District") and the
Village of Lemont ("Village").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Board operates Lemont Township High School ("Lemont High School") in
the boundaries of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village operates the Lemont Park Police Department ("Police
Department"); and
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 10 of the 1470 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq., provide that units of local government
and school districts may contract with one another to perform any activity authorized by law; and
WHEREAS, the Village and the Board are public agencies pursuant to Section 2 of the
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/2, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10-20.14 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-20.14),
school districts are encouraged to create memoranda of understanding with local law enforcement
agencies that clearly define law enforcement's role in schools; and
WHEREAS, as provided in Section 10-20.68 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-20.14), a
School Resource Officer is a law enforcement officer who has been primarily assigned to a school or
school district under an agreement with a local law enforcement agency, and the assignment of a law
enforcement officer to a school as a school resource officer shall be under a memorandum of
understanding between a school and law enforcement agency that defines the role, duties, and
responsibilities of the school resource officer and contains other required provisions; and
WHEREAS, the Village and the Board have previously entered into an Intergovernmental
Agreement regarding the assignment of a police officer employed by the Village to perform the
duties of a School Resource Officer at Lemont High School; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to have the services of a police officer at Lemont High
School as a School Resource Officer ("SRO"); and
WHEREAS, the Village and the Board have determined it to be in the best interests of all
parties to enter into this Agreement.
Now, therefore, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.0 Coals and Objectives - 1t is understood and agreed that the Board and the Village share the
following goals and objectives with regard to the SRO program:
1.1 To increase the reporting of all crimes committed against youth and their property;
and to increase the reporting of physical and sexual child abuse and neglect.
1.1.1 To develop and project a positive attitude and image, and establish lines of
communication as well as a sound relationship with the students, teachers and
staff of Lemont High School.
1.1.2 To provide a convenient and confidential setting wherein a student may feel at
ease with a trusted individual in reporting crimes.
1.1.3 upon request of Lemont High School's counseling staff and/or community
service agencies, assist students in dealing with individual problems and
concerns as is appropriate.
1.2 To further reduce the number of crimes committed in schools or near school property.
1.2.1 To provide a preventative and responsive presence in the school area in order
to increase safety and security. The SRO's legal responsibilities lie in the area
of the law and he/she will not be used as an arm of school discipline.
1.2.2 To provide a preventative presence for special school functions such as
athletic events. school dances, band concerts, and summer educational
programs, as detailed in this Agreement.
2.0 Employment and Assignment of School Resource Officers
2.1 The Village shall assign one police officer from the Police Department to act as an
SRO at Lemont High School.
2.2 The SRO shall remain an employee of the Village and shall be subject to the
administration, supervision and control of the Police Department, except as such
administration, supervision and control is subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. The Village shall at all times be considered the SRO's employer and shall
retain direction and control of the work and conduct of the SRO and shall be solely
responsible for payment and provision to the SRO of salary and any other benefits,
including overtime, to which the SRO is entitled as an employee of the Police
Department. The Village is responsible for making necessary tax and other
withholdings from the SRO's pay, and for making all necessary tax and other
employment -related payments and filings. The Village shall also maintain payroll,
attendance, and performance evaluation records of the SRO. The SRO shall be
covered by the Village's worker's compensation insurance.
2.3 Because the SRO is an employee of the Police Department, the Police Department, in
its discretion, shall have the power and authority to hire, discharge and discipline the
police officer who serves as the SRO. The SRO shalt be subject to all other personnel
policies and practices of the Police Department except as such policies or practices
may have to be modified to comply with the terms and conditions of this :agreement.
23.1 The Police Department will consult with the District during the hiring process
to identify suitable candidates for the SRO assignment . The Police
Department further agrees to permit the Principal or designee to participate in
the interview process for candidates for the SRO assignment.
2.3.2 While performing duties as an SRO, the SRO will comply with the District's
Board policies and will consult with and coordinate SRO activities with the
Lemont High School administration.
2.4 in the event that the SRO is absent from work, the SRO shall notify the Principal (or
his/her designee) of Lemont High School.
2.5 The SRO reports directly to the Sergeant of [nvestigations, his designee, or the patrol
shift Sergeant of the Police Department in that order.
2.6 The SRO's wages and all other benefits shall be paid by the Village and the Village
shall advise the District as to the amount of the wages of the SRO due and
payable to the SRO on account of the SRO's employment as identified in this
Agreement.
2.6.1 The District agrees to reimburse the Village seventy five (75) percent of the
actual salary and fringe benefits, including pension costs of the SRO's annual
salary. The Village shall invoice the District the amount determined on a
bi-annual basis, and the District shall pay that invoice in accordance with
State Law. Special Detail and hours over 40 hours per week will be paid by
the District at a rate of time and a half.
3.0 Duty Hours
3.1 The SRO shall be a regular employee of the Police Department, but shall provide
services to Lemont Hiph School. The District will provide the Village with a copy of
the school calendar prior to the start of each school year (and within seven days of the
effective date of this Agreement).
3.2 When the SRO is perfonning SRO duties but is away from Lemont Nigh School
premises, he, she will maintain communication with the school either by telephone or
radio.
3.3 It is understood and agreed that the time spent by the SRO attending court, pursuing
juvenile or criminal cases arising from and/or out of their duties as an SRO shall be
considered as hours worked under this agreement.
4.0 Qualifications of the SRO. To be an SRO. an officer must first meet all of the following
basic qualifications as well as the qualifications set forth in the SRO Job Description,
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein:
4A General Qualifications
4.t.1 Shall be a commissioned officer and have a minimum of three years of
certified, full-time (or five years of certified, part-time) law enforcement
experience;
4.1.2 Shall be a certified juvenile officer;
4.1.3 Shall possess a sufficient knowledge of the applicable Federal and State laws,
Village ordinances, and Board policies and regulations;
4.1.4 Shall be capable of conducting in-depth criminal investigations;
4.1.5 Shall possess an even temperament and set a good example for students. and
4.1.6 Shall possess communication skills that would enable the officer to function
effectively within the school environment, including the ability to teach.
4.1.7 Shall obtain and maintain SRO training certification, and any necessary
renewals, in accordance with the School Code (105 1LCS 5/10-20.68) and the
Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705/10.22), which shall include specific
training on working with students with disabilities to ensure appropriate and
effective interactions that support their educational and behavioral needs.
4.2 Replacement of SRO
The SRO may be replaced 1) in the event the SRO becomes unavailable for
assignment at the District, or 2) upon a request by the District, in writing, requesting
and setting forth the specific reason for replacement of the current SRO and aver a
meeting with the Chief of Police or his designee, the Village. In either case, the Chief
of Police shall identify candidates for a replacement officer satisfying the
requirements in Section 4.0 and Exhibit A to serve as SRO under this Agreement.
The District will participate in the candidate interview process. A replacement officer
will not be assigned without approval of the Superintendent or designee.
5.0 Duties of the School Resource Officers
5.1 General Ditties. The duties of the SRO are set forth on the SRO Job Description in
Exhibit A, and also include the following obligations:
5.1.1 To protect school property, students, school personnel and visitors from criminal
activity by patrolling the school building and -rounds and attending school
functions
5.1.2 To enforce State and Local criminal laws and ordinances to the extent authorized
by law.
5.13 To establish a close -working relationship with school officials at Lemont High
School.
5.1.4 To take appropriate action on violations of the law involving students.
5.t.5 To work with the Lemont High School Administration and teaching staff
concerning safety, drug education, conduct, counseling and preventative discipline.
5.1.6 To work with the Lemont High School administration in the implementation of
police -community school programs.
5.1.7 To be available to organizations within the community to assist in explaining the
SRO Program and its philosophy.
5.1.8 To prepare necessary records and reports as requested by the Lemont High School
Administration.
.1.9 To answer questions in the law -related education field.
5.1.10 To perform daily or periodic risk assessment duties as defined by the District.
5.1.I I To coordinate with the Principal or designee regarding law enforcement referral
data as required by I05 ILCS 5(2-3.206.
5.1.12 To follow protocols for detention and questioning of students on school grounds in
compliance with the School Code (105 ILCS 2 2-88) and Board Policy 7:150 ,4ge"ev
and Police Interviews and 7:150AP ,4drriinistrative Procedure-.4genc:.v and Police
Inten4ews. The SRO will notify parentsguardians of students under the age of IS of
any detainment and questioning on school grounds. Before detaining and questioning
a student on school grounds who is under 18 years of age and who is suspected of
committing a criminal act, the SRO must do all of the following:
5.1 12.1 Ensure that notification or attempted notification of the student's parent or
guardian is made.
5.1,12.2 Document the time and manner in which the notification or attempted
notification under paragraph ( I ) occurred.
5.1.12.3 Make reasonable efforts to ensure that the student's parent or guardian is
present during the questioning or, if the parent or guardian is not present,
ensure that school personnel, including, but not limited to, a school social
worker, a school psychologist, a school nurse, a school guidance
counselor, or any other mental health processional, are present during the
questioning.
5.1.12.4 If practicable. make reasonable efforts to ensure that a law enforcement
officer trained in promoting safe interactions and communications with
youth is present during the questioning. An officer who received training
in youth investigations approved or certified by his or her law enforcement
agency or under Section 10.22 of the Illinois Police Training Act or a
juvenile police officer, as defined under Section 1-3 of the Juvenile Court
Act of 1987, satisfies this provision..
5.2 Ticketing Limitation. The Parties recognize that, in accordance with the School Code
Section 10-22.6 (105 ILCS 10-22.6), a student must not be issued a monetary tine,
fee, ticket, or citation as a school -based disciplinary consequence or for a municipal
code violation occurring on school ;rounds during school hours or while taking
school transportation.
5.3 SRO Role. The Parties acknowledge that the SRO is responsible for criminal law
issues, not school discipline issues (see Section 1.2.1. above). If the SRO becomes
aware of a student discipline issue, he/she shall refer the issue to the School's
Principal or designee. If the SRO does proceed with law enforcement actions, he/she
shall adhere to Board policy, police policy and legal requirements with regard to
investigations, interviews of students and arrests of students that occur or are planned
to occur on District property. There shall be no student booking station established or
maintained on the grounds of the school district.
6.0 Chain of Command
6.1 The SRO, as an employee of the Police Department, will be directly responsible to
the Sergeant of Investigations, his designee or the patrol shift Sergeant in that order.
6.2 In the performance of his/her duties, the SRO shall coordinate and communicate with
the Principal (or the Principal's designee) of Lemont High School.
7.0 Training/Briefing
7.1 Briefing sessions will be conducted to provide for the exchange of information
between the Police Department and the SROs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Police Department and the SRO must comply with the student records access
parameters and obligations set forth in Section 11.0 and the terms of any Reciprocal
Reporting System Agreement in place between the Parties.
7? The Village and the District acknowledge that the SRO must receive appropriate and
current training in order to fulfill hislier duties as a school resource officer. The
Parties shall work cooperatively to ensure the SRO receives appropriate in-service
and other training, including, but not limited to, training in implicit bias and racial
and ethnic sensitivity, CRI and de-escalation techniques, safety, mental health,
administration of epinephrine auto injector. use of opioid antagonists, and training
specific to the duties of a school resource officer and working with students. The
District also may request the SRO to attend other relevant trainings, including but not
limited to, those trainings that may be mandated by future legislation, implementation
of Board policies, and the District's regulations and procedures The Police
Department shall ensure that the SRO maintains minimum in-service training and
certification requirements as would normally apply, to all other certified officers of the
Police Department.
7.3 Pursuant to Section 10.22 of the Illinois Police Training Pet (50 ILCS 705i 10.22) and
Section 10-20.68 of the Illinois Schooi Code (105 ILCS i/10-20.68), the City shall
provide to the District a certificate of completion confirming that the SRO has
received the required training (including training on working with students with
disabilities) or a letter of approval waiving such training.
8.0 Dress Code
3.1, The SRO will dress professionally and in such a manner that all can easily recognize
the SRO as a Police Officer.
9.0 Supplies and Equipment
v i Motor vehicles. The Police Department will provide a squad car for use by the SRO
in performance oFhis/her ditties.
9.? Safety Equipment. The Police Department ;hall provide any safety equipment to the
SRO that it determines to be necessary. Lemont High School will provide the SRO
with keys to access all classrooms and other areas in the building.
9.3 Office Supplies, Lemont High School agrees to provide the SRO with the usual and
customary office supplies and forms required in the performance ofhis,herditties. In
addition, the SRO shall be provided a private office within Lemont High School that
is accessible by the students. The SRO shall also be provided a computer, access to a
printer, and access to a private fax machine for confidential intelligence sharing. This
office shalt not be used as a booking station in violation of Section 10-20.60 of the
School Code (105 iLCS 5.f 10-210.60).
t0.0 Operating Procedures
The SRO shall comply with applicable Board policies and procedures in the course of his:"her
duties.
11.0 Access to Education Records
The District and the Village acknowledge and agree that all student. personnel, medical, and
District -related business records generated by District employees or students shall be the
property of the District. The Parties agree to comply with all scat and federal laws.
including, but not limited to, the Illinois Student Records .41-r, the Illinois lVental Health and
Developmental Disabilities Coif idenriulity .act, the federal Family Fd.raational Rights and
Privacy Act, the Health Insurance Portability and _accountability Act of 1996. , the Illinois
Personnel Records Revieiv Act, and all rules and regulations goyeming the release of ,tudent,
personnel, and medical records, as well as the terms and :;onditions contained in the
Reciprocal Reporting System Agreement entered into by the Parties on December 20, 2012
as it may be amended, or any successor agreement ("Reciprocal, Reporting Agreement"). The
SRO will have access to student records under the terms set forth in Exhibit B incorporated
herein, and as otherwise allowed or restricted by applicable law.
To the extent the SRC) has access to student records to perform his,her duties, he'she shall not
divulge such records to any third party outside of the conditions outlined above without the
District's consent, parental consent. or as permitted or required by law. The District and the
Viliage acknowledge and agree that all records that are both generated and maintained solely
by the SRO in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement shall
constitute law enforcement records and shall be the property of the Village and shall not be
student records. Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any reason, the
confidentiality provisions of this paragraph will continue in full force and eftect following
such termination.
12.0 Term of Agreement - The Initial Term of this agreement wil! commence on the date the
Agreement has been si?ned by both the District and Viliage and shalt continue through June
30, 2027. This Agreement will be automatically renewed for additional one (1) year Terms
until ten�inated as provided herein. The Agreement may be terminated by either party for
convenience upon sixty (60) days' written notice.
13.0 insurance and [ndemnitication
13.1 Indemnity:
The District shall indemnity and hold the Village and its officers and employees
harmless from any and all losses, costs, demands, damages, actions or causes of
action, including reasonable attorney's fees arising out of, proximately caused by or
incurred by reason of any of negligent or willful and wanton acts or omissions of the
District and its employees related to this Agreement; subject, however, to any
defenses or limitations of liability penriitted under the Local Governmental and
Governmental Etnplqyees Tort Immunin: Act, 745 ILCS I Or 1 et seq.. or otherwise
provided by law.
The Village shall indemnify, defend and hold the District, its individual Board
members and employees harmless of and from any and all losses, costs, demands,
damages, actions or causes of action, including reasonable attorneys' fees arising out
of, proximately caused by or incurred by reasons of any negligent or willful and
wanton act or omission by the SRO or the Police Department in the course of
selection. training, and or supervision of the SRC}, or breach of this Agreement;
subject, however, to any defenses or limitations of liability permitted under the Local
Governmental and Governmental Ern plo'Y ees Tort Immunity Act. 745 ILCS I & I et
eq., or otherwise provided by law.
13.2 Insurance:
Each Party shall keep in force at all times during the t.rni. of this :agreement,
Commercial General Liability insurance, on an occurrence basis, with limits of not
less than legal minimum and in the aggregate and at all times naming the other party
to this Agreement, its individual Board members, employees, and agents as additional
insureds thereon. Such coverage shall include each Party's indemnification obligation
under Paragraph 13.1 of this Agreement. Within five (5) days of the last Party's
execution of this Agreement, each Party shall furnish to the other a certificate of the
insurance evidencing the insurance required under this Agreement. Notwithstanding
any provision to the contrary herein, a party's failure to maintain the insurance
required by this section shall be grounds for the other party to inunediately terminate
or suspend SRO services under this Agreement until such time as coverage is
restored.
14.0 Evaluation of the SRO and SRO Program:
14.1 The Principal (or designee) shall evaluate the SRO on an annual basis in the manner
jointly developed by the parties. The Principal's evaluation shall be advisory only and
the Police Department retains the final authority to evaluate the SRO's performance
provided, however, should there at any time be dissatisfaction with the performance
of the SRO. consultation between school officials and the Police Department will
occur regarding the further assignment of the SRO.
14.2 Each year, the District will solicit stakeholder and community input on the Program,
which may be accomplished through an existing Committee or other means as
determined by the District. The Superintendent or designee and Police Chief or
designee will then meet or otherwise communicate to review and evaluate the
Program, including consideration of any stakeholder and community input. As a
result of this review and evaluation, the Superintendent and Chief may revise Exhibit
A School Resource Officer Job Description to address any resulting changes in duties
that do not require revision to the terms of the Agreement or propose that the current
Agreement be amended, if needed.
15.0 Bodv Cameras: Should the SRO be required by the Village to wear a body camera while on
duty at Lemont High School, the SRO shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable
to the wearing of such cameras. The protocols for implementation of body camera use by the
SRO are set forth in Exhibit C incorporated herein. Any Film or video taken by body worn
cameras and kept in the possession of the Police Department may be considered law
enforcement records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20
U.S.C. sec. 1232g and 34 C.F.R. Sec. 99.8 and Ili. School Student Records Act (ISSRA). 105
ILCS 10/2(d). Any copy of such film or video, if permitted by law to be provided to the
District. may become an educational record of the District.
16.0 Storage of SRO Ammunition and Firearm Equipment: The SRO shall not store
ammunition or weapons on school property except with the express permission of the
Ssperintendent. If the Superintendent approves storage of ammunition and equipment on
school property, the parties shall agree to specific written protocols for such storage,
including a locked area, safety precautions. and access and inventory- protocols.
17.0 :access to Securitv Videos and Secure Radio Channels: To the extent the District operates
security video systems or secure radio channels, the District may give the SRO regular access
to view live security video and secure radio channels as deemed appropriate by the District.
Recorded security videos in and outside Lemont High School may constitute student records
protected by state and federal laws, and recorded security videos on school buses constitute
confidential records under the Criminal Code, thus access to recorded videos shall be given
only in keeping with those laws. See Exhibit B
18.0 :Notices: :any notices may be sent to the respective parties at the following respective
addresses:
Chief of Police
Lemont Police Department
14600 127th Street
Lemont, IL 60439
Superintendent
Lemont Township High School District 2 10
800 Porter Street
Lemont, IL 60439
or at such other addresses as the parties may indicate in writing to the other either by
personal delivery, courier, or by registered mail, return receipt requested, with proof of
delivery thereof. Mailed notices shall be deemed effective on the third day after mailing; all
other notices shall be effective when delivered.
19.0 Complete Understanding and Amendments: with the exception of the Reciprocal
Reporting agreement, this Agreement sets forth all the terms and conditions, and
agreements and understandings between the Parties relative to the subject matter hereof. No
modifications, amendments, or waiver of any provision hereto shall be valid and binding
unless in writing and signed by all Parties.
20.0 Termination of Prior Agreements: All existing agreements between the Parties
concerning the provision of a School Resource Officer, including, the Intergovernmental
Agreement Between Lemont Township High School District 210 and the Village of Lemont
Providing for a School Resource Officer, dated August 1, 2024, are hereby terminated.
21.0 Should any provision of this Agreement be declared or be determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, void or unenforceable, the legality, validity and
enforceability of the remaining parts, terms or provisions will not be affected, and the
illegal, unenforceable or invalid part, term or provision will be deemed to be amended to the
minimum extent necessary to render it legal, valid and enforceable. If such provision
cannot be so amended, the parties will promptly negotiate in good faith a replacement
provision that will as closely as possible reflect the parties' original intent.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals all as of the day
and year written below.
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF Lemont
Township l�ligh Schoo) DAypict 210
By: r
Its: Board President
Date:
Attc:St,,�ly
By:
Its: Board S5erdYr,
Date: _! X i l' A4
VILLAGE OF LENIONT
By:
Its, Chief
Date:
EXHIBIT A
Lemont Township High School District 210 Job Description
School Resource Officer
Position: School Resource Officer (SRO)
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. A commissioned officer with a minimum of three years law enforcement experience
B. A certified school resource officer and certified juvenile officer
C. Evidence of a sufficient knowledge of applicable. Federal and State laws, Village Ordinances,
and Board of Education policies and regulations
D. Capable of conducting in depth criminal investigations
E. Even temperament and a role model for students
F. Have sufficient communication skills that would enable the officer to function effectively
within the school environment
REPORTS TO:
The SRO, as an employee of the Lemont Police Department will be directly responsible to the
Sergeant of Investigations, his designee or the patrol shift Sergeant in that order, who shall. designate
and/or authorize any variation in the officers' normal work schedule or assignments in consultation
with the building principal.
POSITION GOALS:
A, Works in a collaborative manner to assist with the promotion of positive student behavior
and self-discipline
B. Fosters to maintain a positive working relationship between the Students, employees, and
school community
C. Plays a pivotal role in the prevention of criminal activities during the School day, at school
events as assigned, and in or near school property
D. Acts as a member of the school crisis team and link between school officials and the police
department in any crisis situation, including the investigation of any threats of school
personnel or members of the school community
E. Acts in accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Lemont
and the Board of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210 for School
Resource Officer Services
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A, Protect school property, students, school personnel and visitors from criminal Activity by
patrolling the school building and grounds and attending school functions such as athletic
events, dances, concerts, and educational programs as required
B. To enforce state, and local criminal laws and ordinances. In accordance with Section 10-22.6
of the School Code, the SRO is prohibited from issuing tickets or citations as a school -based
disciplinary consequence or for a municipal code violation occurring on school grounds
during school hours or while taking school transportation.
C. To establish a close working relationship with school officials in the Lemont attendance area
D, The SRO will be responsible for taking appropriate action on violations of the law involving
students in accordance with the SRO's scope of duties
E. Work with the school administration and teaching staff, assisting those members concerned
with safety, drug education, conduct, counseling and preventative discipline
F. Work with the Lemont High School Administration in the implementation of
Police -community school programs
U. To prepare necessary records and reports as requested by the Lemont High School Principal
or designee
H. To assist other law enforcement officers with outside investigations concernin- students
attending Lemont High School
1. Serve as a member of the District's district-levet and school -level threat assessment teams in
accordance with the School Safety Drill Act and Board of Education Policy and procedures
J. Observe and assist the District with the annual law enforcement drill to address a school
shooting incident as required by the School Safety Drill .Act, 105 ILCS 128/220(c)
K. Participate. advise and consuit in the annual review of the school's emergency and crisis
response plan, protocols, and procedure. including procedures regarding the school district's
threat assessment team pursuant to Section 25 of the School Safety Drill Act, 105 ILLS
128; 25
L. Serve as a counselor and/or referral source for students with problems in which the SRO's
law enforcement expertise may be helpful
1-1. Provide and encourage programs and presentations designed to promote student and faculty
understanding of the law and other public safety issues with the intended goal of allowing
young people to become better informed and effective citizen within and outside the
academic environment, including conducting presentations and/or trainings on law. law
enforcement issues. individual liberties and social responsibilities
N Be available to students. faculty, parents, and School, and community organizations as a
resource
t) Work with parents., law enforcement, and social seriice agencies on matters that may affect
the'Schoots
P. Work cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies, including neighboring law
enforcement entities, to fulfill the duties described hereunder
Q. Enforce State and Local criminal laws and ordinances and to take appropriate action in
response to violations of the law
R. The SRO is encouraged to maintain a high level of visibility during school entrance and
dismissal times as well as during passing periods
S. Meet with building administrators to advise them of potentially dangerous situations and
plan for the safe resolution of those situations
7'. hollow building and distract behavior policies, deferring to school administration for
discipline and enforcement of student handbook and policies. referring students for further
law enforcement processing when requested by the District or required by law, and using taw
enforcement authority in necessary situations
U. Protect school property, students, school personnel and visitors from criminal activity by
patrolling the school building and grounds and attending school functions during and outside
the school day (athletic events, dance, parent -teacher conferences) as required
Y. Present lessons in appropriate courses, as requested by the. District (e.g., internet safety, drug
education)
W. .assist the school administration in the development of plans and strategies which minimize
dangerous situations including those related to student or community unrest which impact
the schools
X. Nlay students, administrators, staff and faculty with information concerning various
community support agencies, including:
a. family counseling services
b. drug and alcohol treatment facilities
C. psychological services
d. lecral assistance
C. other infonnation that may be appropriate under given circumstances
Y. The SRO shall provide infonnation. records, and testimony when the SRO is directly
involved in an incident and when requested by the District administration for student
eXpulsion proceedings
Z. The SRO may assist District personnel with student residency investigations as requested by
the District
�k. The SRO will provide to the District each month copies of the following reports required to
be filed with the Department of State Police by the Saferv, .-tccounrability, Fairness and
Equity - TodaY.4ct (SAFE-T Act) t5t) [I -CS 7Q9/5-12):
a. data on offenses and incidents reported by District schools to local law enforcement.
The data shall include offenses defined as an attack against school personnel,
intimidation offenses, drug incidents, and incidents involving weapons; and
b. a report on any incident where a law enforcement officer was dispatched to deal with
a person experiencing a mental health crisis or incident in District schools.
CONIM UN WATIONS.-
A. Serves as liaison between school administration and police department
B. Maintains an ongoing dialogue with secondary school administrators, deans, counselors,
social workers, and health service personnel regarding student Behavior
C. Maintains complete confidentiality as defined and required by state law in regards to student
conduct and criminal cases that arise from his/her employment
D. Referral Data Reporting. At monthly or other regularly scheduled meetings between the
SRO and the Principal of their assigned School or his or her designee, the SRO and Principal
will review and confirm documentation of the "referrals to law enforcement" as defined in
School Code Section 2-3.206 (105 ILCS 5/2-3.206) with respect to the students of that
School to support the District's disaggregated data reporting requirements under that Code
section.
EXHIBIT B
SRO ACCESS TO RECORDS
A. District Records. The Parties acknowledge and agree that all student, personnel, medical,
and District -related business records generated by District employees or students shall be the
property of the District. The Parties agree to comply with all state and federal laces,
including, but not limited to, the Illinois School Student Records Act (105 ILCS 10,1 et seq.),
the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentialin, Act (740 IIICS
l 10/ l et seq.), the federal Famil' Educational Rights and Privac.u. Act (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34
C.F.R. Part 99), Health Insurance Portability and AccountabilitU Act oJ':'996 (45 C.F.R. Parts
160 and 164), the Illinois Personnel Records- Review Act (820 ILCS 40i 1 et seq.), and all
rules and regulations governing the release of student, personnel, and medical records. The
SRO may have access to personally identifiable information ("Pit") in student records as
follows:
Securio Camera Feeds. The SRO may have access to live feed of security cameras
in the District pursuant to authorization of the Superintendent or Principal. Recorded
camera footage may constitute student record information if identifiable students are
the focus of the Footage. As such, recorded camera footage (except for school bus
camera footage) will be treated as student record information pursuant to Paragraph
A.3 and A_4 below. School bus camera footage is treated as a confidential record
pursuant to the Illinois Eavesdropping Act and restricted access rules apply. The SRO
shall be permitted to access bus security camera audio and video recordings only with
permission of the Superintendent.
DirectorN Information, The SRO may have access to "directory information" of
students as needed to perform duties.
Non -Director% Student Records. The SRO may have access to other (non -directory)
student record information pursuant to the following legal guidelines, as interpreted
and approved by the Superintendent or Principal:
i) As a School Official. The SRO may receive P.11 from the District as a "school
official" performing SRO duties under this Agreement when the SRO has a
direct and legitimate educational interest in the student. A "legitimate
educational interest" shall include promoting school safety and physical
security of the students. The PIT must remain under the direct control of the
District, and the SRO may use information obtained as a school official only
for the school official purposes for which it is obtained, and will not disclose
such information to third parties, including other employees of the Police
Department who are not acting as school officials, unless consent of the parent
for student age 18 or older) is obtained or an exception to the statutory
consent rule applies.
ii.) Pursuant to Reciprocal Reporting. The SRO may receive from the District
PIT related to student criminal activity pursuant to an applicable reciprocal
reporting agreement entered into between the District and the Village.
("Reciprocal Reporting Agreement"), when necessary for the discharge of
his/her official duties to effectively serve, prior to adjudication, the student
whose records are released. Such a record release is subject to the terms of the
Reciprocal Reporting Agreement, and the SRO will not disclose that
information to third parties outside the Police Department.
iiil Emergencies. In an emergency, as determined by the Superintendent or
School Principal.
Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any reason, the confidentiality
provisions set forth in this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect following such
termination.
B. I.aw Enforcement Records, The Parties acknowledge and agree that all records generated
by the SRO in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement may
constitute law enforcement records. In accordance with law, all records generated and
maintained solely by the SRO and the Village shall not constitute student records. If the
SRO utilizes a body camera, it shall be used in accordance with the Law Enforcement
Officer -Worn Body Camera ,det (50 fl-CS 706/10-1 et seq.) and other applicable federal and
Illinois law, and the protocols in Exhibit C shall apply.
C. Other ,applicable A regt-tents. The records and confidentiality provisions in this
Agreement shall be interpreted in conjunction with other applicable agreements in effect
between the District and the Village, including, but not limited to, the Reciprocal Reporting
Agreement.
EXHIBIT C
QFFiCER-WORN BODY" CAMERA PROTOCOLS
1. If the SRO is equipped with a body worn camera (BWC) provided by the Village to utilize
the BWC during the course of their official duties when on School District Property, this
Exhibit shall apply. An SRO's wearing and use of the BWC shall comply with the Lativ
Enforcement Of icer-Worn Bodv Camera .=let, 50 ILCS 706I10-20 et seq-, the Law
Enforcement Training Standard Board's guidelines, and the Village's written policies.
2. Prior to the SRO's use of a BWC in the District schools, the Village shall provide to the
District a copy of the Police Department's written policy regarding the use of body cameras
adopted in accordance with the foregoing Act.
The responsibilities of the SRO in the schools consist mainly of the performance of non
enforcement related activities, including community caretaking, educational, and other
non -law enforcement activities contemplated in this Agreement. As such, the SRO's BWC
will normally remain in an inactivated (buffering) mode unless responding to calls for service
or engaged in any law enforcement -related encounter or activity_
4. If a BWC is activated for any reason during a school day, the SRO shall provide verbal
notice of recording as required by law and shall notify the applicable school principal or
administrator of its activation as soon as practicable.
5. .All recordings made by such BWC shall constitute and be construed as records created and
maintained by the Village and all recordings resulting therefrom shall be retained and
maintained by the Village as required by law.
6. BWC camera recordings obtained on school grounds shall not be utilized for law
enforcement training purposes, except with the express consent of the Superintendent, and
shall not be disseminated by the Police Department or Village for any non -law enforcement
purpose other than to comply with court -issued orders, subpoenas, or all State and federal
laws and this Agreement. BWC camera recordings obtained on school grounds via the SRO's
body camera shall also be released to the School District at the request of the School District
Superintendent or designee and pursuant to the authority of the Reciprocal Reporting
Agreement entered into by and between the School District and the Village pursuant to
statutory authority including, but not limited to, the School Code, the Criminal Code: and the
Juvenile Court Act, School District administrators also may request the Village to "flag"
certain body wom camera footage to ensure a longer retention of such footage under the Act.
The Village shall notify the Superintendent promptly if a recording taken on District property
with the SRO's body camera is "flagged" in conformance with Section 10-20 of the .Law
Enforcement Officer -Worn Body Camera Act, 50 ILCS 706!10-20(a)(7)(B).The Village shall
notify the Superintendent prior to releasing to the public or any third parry any recording
from the SRO's body camera taken on District property for reasons including, but not limited
to; a Freedom of trfo,•mativn . icf request