17-2979 School Resource Officer Agreement 2017-2018

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afforded by law to any of the parties to this Agreement or their respective employees, officers, or agents. 8. Dispute Resolution a. All policy disputes shall be referred by the principal to his/her executive director and by the SRO to the School Safety and Security Captain and to his/her agency department supervisor for resolution. b. In the event the principal of the school to which the SRO is assigned feels that the particular SRO is not effectively performing his or her duties and responsibilities, the principal shall recommend to the Superintendent of Schools or his designee that the SRO be removed from the program at his/her school and shall state the reasons therefore in writing. i. Within a reasonable time after receiving the recommendation from the principal, the Superintendent or his designee shall advise the AGENCY or its designee of the principal's request. ii. If the AGENCY so desires, the Superintendent and the AGENCY or their designees shall meet with the SRO to mediate or resolve any problems which may exist. iii. If, within a reasonable amount of time after commencement of such mediation, the problem cannot be resolved or mediated, then the SRO shall be removed from the program at the school and a replacement shall be assigned by the AGENCY after input from the Safety and Security Captain and the Superintendent. c. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue shall be in Seminole County, Florida. d. The AGENCY and the School Superintendent shall meet in an effort to resolve any disputes concerning this Agreement prior to the initiation of any litigation save and except for claims arising from actions as set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes or other pertinent Florida Statutes or Federal law. 9. Notices Whenever any party desires or is required by law to give notice unto the other party, notice shall be sent by certified mail or hand delivered to: