Score: +20
(22/59/2)
Marin County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
School Resource Officers Revisited Report Date: May 23, 2019 Public Release Date: May 30, 2019
14 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings
F1
School Resource Officers promote strong collaborative relationships between schools and law enforcement that benefits the entire community. School districts and municipalities that have SRO programs praise them highly.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office should have two additional full-time SRO positions.
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The City of San Rafael should have at least one additional full-time SRO.
F6
The City of San Rafael has one SRO for over 7300 students, which is insufficient.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Mill Valley should employ a full-time SRO who regularly visits its schools rather than simply assigning an officer to be on call for its schools.
F7
Mill Valley does not have a full time SRO to regularly visit its schools, which limits its SRO’s ability to build relationships with students and school staff.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
All SROs should complete SRO POST training
F8
Training for SROs in Marin County is inconsistent. The role of an SRO significantly differs from that of a patrol officer and requires specialized training.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
Law enforcement agencies should fund additional training for SROs that will help them keep up with and handle their responsibilities.
F9
Officers serve as SROs for terms varying from three to five years. Three-year assignments are barely adequate, and four to five-year terms are preferable.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
School districts should take the lead in working with their city councils and law enforcement agencies to employ and maintain a sufficient number of SROs.
F10
With the exception of Central Marin Police Authority, most communities fund SRO programs on a year to year basis. Other communities lack reliable sources of funding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R10
School districts and municipalities should explore funding sources such as grants, bond issues, special taxes, and other sources.
F11
With the exception of Novato, the costs of the SRO programs are financed by the local police budgets or the Sheriff’s budget with no financial contribution by the school districts. The districts’ participation in SRO funding is lacking.
Related Recommendations (1)
R11
School districts and municipalities should consider sharing the costs and services of SRO programs.
F12
Collaboration between the SROs improves their effectiveness, but they do not meet regularly or frequently to exchange ideas and information. MCOE’s School / Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) partially fills that deficiency, but additional organization is needed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R12
County law enforcement agencies should provide the time and facilities for the SROs to meet regularly to exchange information, ideas, and discuss new trends
Agency Responses 13
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Kentfield School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 28, 2024
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83 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: +1
(+1, 6, 0)
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree At the time the Grand Jury Report, To Learn or Not to Learn: Are Children with Learning Differences Set Up for Success?, was released, the Kentfield School District did have information about special education available on their website. With that said, there are currently no statutes, federal or state, that require school districts to post information on their website to inform parents/guardians of their rights under federal and/or state laws related to having their children assessed to determine special education eligibility. Although the Kentfield School District website doe...
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented This recommendation has been implemented. The Kentfield School District is currently using a variety of targeted communication methods with parents/guardians, including emails, website postings, phone calls, and in-person conferences. R3: Each school district should use the Special Education Information System service tracking module to track every student's Individualized Education Programs allocated service hours and the hours provided to each student. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis There are no findings that suggest that the Ke...
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree All parents/guardians should know what services are available to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is first accomplished by the Marin County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) developing and adopting an annual special education service plan consistent with California Education Code 56205(b)(2). The plan (see attached Marin County SELPA 2024-2025 Service Plan) includes a description of special education services to be provided by the Kentfield School District, including the nature of the services and the physical...
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis There are no findings that suggest that the Kentfield School District is not effectively tracking Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. Further, the Kentfield School District is using a service delivery tracking system consistent with the California Department of Education's guidelines (see attached). The Kentfield School District will review the features available within the Special Education Information System (SEIS) service tracking module to determine if there is any benefit to adjust the Kentfield School District's current se...
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Kentfield School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reports, and track Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. However, there are no findings in the report that suggest that the use of SEIS specifically or exclusively is connected to an increase in the effective administration of IEPs, or in student success. F5: Many school district...
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree F6: Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs. Response: Partially Agree While digital Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery data may not be available across all school districts in Marin County, the Kentfield School District is recording and tracking IEP service delivery on an individual student level. If a parent/guardian has a question regarding the delivery of services to their student, the parent/guardian may request ...
F6
The City of San Rafael has one SRO for over 7300 students, which is insufficient.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F6: Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs.
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Kentfield School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 13, 2024
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3 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +7
(+7, 5, 0)
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
School Resource Officers promote strong collaborative relationships between schools and law enforcement that benefits the entire community. School districts and municipalities that have SRO programs praise them highly.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
students or their families to bring supplies to school. We agree with the finding. Response
R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public education" law. Response The recommendation has been implemented. All Kentfield School District schools and classes follow California Education Code 49011 and 56040(a) regarding the provision of a free and appropriate public education.
Kentfield School District Responses to the 2023-2024 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report A Free Public Education Includes School Supplies Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies,
R2
materials, and equipment necessary for students to ful...
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option. Response We agree with the finding.
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. All Kentfield School District schools and classes Response provide all required supplies, materials, and equipment at no cost to students or their families to fully participate at school.
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families. The recommendation has not yet been implemented. The recommendation will be implemented Response at the end of the 2024-2025 school year in connection with planning for the 2025-2026 school ye...
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. We agree with the finding. Response Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional."
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families. The recommendation has not yet been implemented. The recommendation will be implemented Response at the end of the 2024-2025 school year in connection with planning for the 2025-2026 school year. Kentfield School District will not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. The recommendation has not been implemented. The recommendation will be implemented at Response the end ...
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree with the finding. Response
R4
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office should have two additional full-time SRO positions.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. The recommendation has not been implemented. The recommendation will be implemented at Response the end of the 2024-2025 school year in connection with planning for the 2025-2026 school year. Kentfield School District will not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in
R5
compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been i...
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students. Response We agree with the finding. Recommendations:
R5
The City of San Rafael should have at least one additional full-time SRO.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been implemented. Kentfield School District is in compliance with Response California law with respect to school supplies. If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the
R6
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary. The recommendation has been implemented. Kentfield School District does not require donations Response of any kind, an...
R6
Mill Valley should employ a full-time SRO who regularly visits its schools rather than simply assigning an officer to be on call for its schools.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary. The recommendation has been implemented. Kentfield School District does not require donations Response of any kind, and ensures that any donations are solicited as voluntary donations. Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal
R7
All SROs should complete SRO POST training
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. Kentfield School District is committed to providing Response all the supplies, materials, or equipment needed by our teachers and staff.
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Kentfield School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
January 01, 1998
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9 pages
• 24 responses
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Score: +1
(+1, 8, 0)
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24 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
School Resource Officers promote strong collaborative relationships between schools and law enforcement that benefits the entire community. School districts and municipalities that have SRO programs praise them highly.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 I (we) partially disagree with the findings F3, F4, F7 numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 I (we) partially disagree with the findings F3, F4, F7 numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 I (we) partially disagree with the findings F3, F4, F7 numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 I (we) partially disagree with the findings F3, F4, F7 numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
R4
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office should have two additional full-time SRO positions.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 I (we) partially disagree with the findings F3, F4, F7 numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
R5
The City of San Rafael should have at least one additional full-time SRO.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The City of San Rafael has one SRO for over 7300 students, which is insufficient.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 I (we) partially disagree with the findings F3, F4, F7 numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
R6
Mill Valley should employ a full-time SRO who regularly visits its schools rather than simply assigning an officer to be on call for its schools.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Mill Valley does not have a full time SRO to regularly visit its schools, which limits its SRO’s ability to build relationships with students and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 I (we) partially disagree with the findings F3, F4, F7 numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
R7
All SROs should complete SRO POST training
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Training for SROs in Marin County is inconsistent. The role of an SRO significantly differs from that of a patrol officer and requires specialized training.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 I (we) partially disagree with the findings F3, F4, F7 numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
R8
Law enforcement agencies should fund additional training for SROs that will help them keep up with and handle their responsibilities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
Officers serve as SROs for terms varying from three to five years. Three-year assignments are barely adequate, and four to five-year terms are preferable.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
School districts should take the lead in working with their city councils and law enforcement agencies to employ and maintain a sufficient number of SROs.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F10
With the exception of Central Marin Police Authority, most communities fund SRO programs on a year to year basis. Other communities lack reliable sources of funding.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
School districts and municipalities should explore funding sources such as grants, bond issues, special taxes, and other sources.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F11
With the exception of Novato, the costs of the SRO programs are financed by the local police budgets or the Sheriff’s budget with no financial contribution by the school districts. The districts’ participation in SRO funding is lacking.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
School districts and municipalities should consider sharing the costs and services of SRO programs.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F12
Collaboration between the SROs improves their effectiveness, but they do not meet regularly or frequently to exchange ideas and information. MCOE’s School / Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) partially fills that deficiency, but additional organization is needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
County law enforcement agencies should provide the time and facilities for the SROs to meet regularly to exchange information, ideas, and discuss new trends
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Reed Union School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 09, 2024
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46 pages
• 14 responses
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Score: +1
(+1, 13, 0)
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14 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
School Resource Officers promote strong collaborative relationships between schools and law enforcement that benefits the entire community. School districts and municipalities that have SRO programs praise them highly.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Communication with parents and guardians regarding special education services and resources at every child's development stage is critical to identifying whether children have learning differences. Response: Partially Agree The Reed Union School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Reed Union School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demonstrating acute educat...
R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
Communication with parents and guardians regarding special education services and resources at every child's development stage is critical to identifying whether children have learning differences. Response: Partially Agree The Reed Union School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Reed Union School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demonstrating acute educat...
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree At the time the Grand Jury Report, To Learn or Not to Learn: Are Children with Learning Differences Set Up for Success?, was released, the Reed Union School District did have information about special education available on their website. With that said, there are currently no statutes, federal or state, that require school districts to post information on their website to inform parents/guardians of their rights under federal and/or state laws related to having their children assessed to determine special education eligibility. Although the Reed Union School District website d...
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented This recommendation has been implemented. The Reed Union School District is currently using a variety of targeted communication methods with parents/guardians, including emails, website postings, phone calls, and in-person conferences.
R3:
Each school district should use the Special Education Information System service tracking module to track every student's Individualized Education Programs allocated service hours and the hours provided to each student. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis There are no findings that suggest that the...
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree All parents/guardians should know what services are available to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is first accomplished by the Marin County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) developing and adopting an annual special education service plan consistent with California Education Code 56205(b)(2). The plan (see attached Marin County SELPA 2024-2025 Service Plan) includes a description of special education services to be provided by the Reed Union School District, including the nature of the services and the physica...
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis There are no findings that suggest that the Reed Union School District is not effectively tracking Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. Further, the Reed Union School District is using a service delivery tracking system consistent with the California Department of Education's guidelines (see attached). The Reed Union School District will review the features available within the Special Education Information System (SEIS) service tracking module to determine if there will be any benefit over the district's current service tracking...
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Reed Union School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reports, and track Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. However, there are no findings in the report that suggest that the use of SEIS specifically or exclusively is connected to an increase in the effective administration of IEPs, or in student success.
F5:
Many school distr...
R4
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office should have two additional full-time SRO positions.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The Special Education Information System is a valuable tool that, when used consistently, will increase the likelihood that students with learning differences will have their Individualized Education Programs effectively administered, thereby increasing the chances of success for those students. Response: Partially Agree The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Reed Union School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (...
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree
F6:
Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs. Response: Partially Agree While digital Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery data may not be available across all school districts in Marin County, the Reed Union School District is recording and tracking IEP service delivery on an individual student level. If a parent/guardian has a question regarding the delivery of services to their student, the parent/guardian may reque...
R5
The City of San Rafael should have at least one additional full-time SRO.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
Many school districts do not use the Special Education Information System to track whether the district has provided the service hours required by Individualized Education Programs. Response: Agree
F6:
Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs. Response: Partially Agree While digital Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery data may not be available across all school districts in Marin County, the Reed Union School District is re...
F6
The City of San Rafael has one SRO for over 7300 students, which is insufficient.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree
F6:
Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs.
R6
Mill Valley should employ a full-time SRO who regularly visits its schools rather than simply assigning an officer to be on call for its schools.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs. Response: Partially Agree While digital Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery data may not be available across all school districts in Marin County, the Reed Union School District is recording and tracking IEP service delivery on an individual student level. If a parent/guardian has a question regarding the delivery of services to their student, the parent/guardian may request records f...
F7
Mill Valley does not have a full time SRO to regularly visit its schools, which limits its SRO’s ability to build relationships with students and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The co-teaching method can reduce the negative connotations of a special education class by including the resource specialist in the general education classroom to assist students with learning differences. Response: Partially Agree Co-teaching is one method of instruction to assist students with learning differences in the general education classroom that may work to reduce any negative connotations associated with special education service delivery.
£ Ť 4 RECOMMENDATIONS
R1:
Each school district should inform parents and guardians at least annually about special education services and res...
R7
All SROs should complete SRO POST training
Response: Implemented
Due: July 1, 2020
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The co-teaching method can reduce the negative connotations of a special education class by including the resource specialist in the general education classroom to assist students with learning differences. Response: Partially Agree Co-teaching is one method of instruction to assist students with learning differences in the general education classroom that may work to reduce any negative connotations associated with special education service delivery.
£ Ť 4 RECOMMENDATIONS
R1:
Each school district should inform parents and guardians at least annually about special education services and res...
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Reed Union School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 22, 2023
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4 pages
• 24 responses
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Score: 0
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24 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
School Resource Officers promote strong collaborative relationships between schools and law enforcement that benefits the entire community. School districts and municipalities that have SRO programs praise them highly.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
r 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly
R4
lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet Select one: Response
This recommendation has been implemented.
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office should have two additional full-time SRO positions.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R4
lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet Select one: Response
This recommendation has been implemented.
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The City of San Rafael should have at least one additional full-time SRO.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The City of San Rafael has one SRO for over 7300 students, which is insufficient.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
Mill Valley should employ a full-time SRO who regularly visits its schools rather than simply assigning an officer to be on call for its schools.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Mill Valley does not have a full time SRO to regularly visit its schools, which limits its SRO’s ability to build relationships with students and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development. Response Select one: • I (we) agree with the finding. . I (we) partially disagree partially with the finding. • I (we) wholly disagree partially with the finding. I (we) partially disagree partially with the finding. The Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report "Build more ADUs - An Rx to Increase Marin's Housing Supply" builds a compelling case relative to the variability and associated uncertainty in fees faced by homeowners considering Acce...
R7
All SROs should complete SRO POST training
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Training for SROs in Marin County is inconsistent. The role of an SRO significantly differs from that of a patrol officer and requires specialized training.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
Law enforcement agencies should fund additional training for SROs that will help them keep up with and handle their responsibilities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
Officers serve as SROs for terms varying from three to five years. Three-year assignments are barely adequate, and four to five-year terms are preferable.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
School districts should take the lead in working with their city councils and law enforcement agencies to employ and maintain a sufficient number of SROs.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F10
With the exception of Central Marin Police Authority, most communities fund SRO programs on a year to year basis. Other communities lack reliable sources of funding.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
School districts and municipalities should explore funding sources such as grants, bond issues, special taxes, and other sources.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F11
With the exception of Novato, the costs of the SRO programs are financed by the local police budgets or the Sheriff’s budget with no financial contribution by the school districts. The districts’ participation in SRO funding is lacking.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
School districts and municipalities should consider sharing the costs and services of SRO programs.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F12
Collaboration between the SROs improves their effectiveness, but they do not meet regularly or frequently to exchange ideas and information. MCOE’s School / Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) partially fills that deficiency, but additional organization is needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
County law enforcement agencies should provide the time and facilities for the SROs to meet regularly to exchange information, ideas, and discuss new trends
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Reed Union School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 15, 2022
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9 pages
• 23 responses
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Score: +1
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23 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
School Resource Officers promote strong collaborative relationships between schools and law enforcement that benefits the entire community. School districts and municipalities that have SRO programs praise them highly.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I ( we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: ( Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R1 have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I ( we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: ( Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I ( we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: ( Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I ( we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: ( Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R4
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office should have two additional full-time SRO positions.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I ( we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: ( Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R5
The City of San Rafael should have at least one additional full-time SRO.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The City of San Rafael has one SRO for over 7300 students, which is insufficient.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I ( we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: ( Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R6
Mill Valley should employ a full-time SRO who regularly visits its schools rather than simply assigning an officer to be on call for its schools.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Mill Valley does not have a full time SRO to regularly visit its schools, which limits its SRO’s ability to build relationships with students and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I ( we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: ( Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R7
All SROs should complete SRO POST training
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Training for SROs in Marin County is inconsistent. The role of an SRO significantly differs from that of a patrol officer and requires specialized training.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I ( we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: ( Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R8
Law enforcement agencies should fund additional training for SROs that will help them keep up with and handle their responsibilities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
Officers serve as SROs for terms varying from three to five years. Three-year assignments are barely adequate, and four to five-year terms are preferable.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
School districts should take the lead in working with their city councils and law enforcement agencies to employ and maintain a sufficient number of SROs.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F10
With the exception of Central Marin Police Authority, most communities fund SRO programs on a year to year basis. Other communities lack reliable sources of funding.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
School districts and municipalities should explore funding sources such as grants, bond issues, special taxes, and other sources.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F11
With the exception of Novato, the costs of the SRO programs are financed by the local police budgets or the Sheriff’s budget with no financial contribution by the school districts. The districts’ participation in SRO funding is lacking.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
School districts and municipalities should consider sharing the costs and services of SRO programs.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F12
Collaboration between the SROs improves their effectiveness, but they do not meet regularly or frequently to exchange ideas and information. MCOE’s School / Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) partially fills that deficiency, but additional organization is needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
County law enforcement agencies should provide the time and facilities for the SROs to meet regularly to exchange information, ideas, and discuss new trends
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Ross School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 06, 2024
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75 pages
• 7 responses
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: _F5__________ , Disagree partially with the findings numbered: _Fl , F2, F3, F4, F6, F7 ■ Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: _NA______ (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefore.
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented This recommendation has been implemented. The Ross School District is currently using a variety of targeted communication methods with parents/guardians, including emails, website postings, phone calls, and in-person conferences. R3: Each school district should use the Special Education Information System service tracking module to track every student's Individualized Education Programs allocated service hours and the hours provided to each student. District Response Response: The recommendation will not be implemented The Ross School District is current...
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: _F5__________ , Disagree partially with the findings numbered: _Fl , F2, F3, F4, F6, F7 ■ Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: _NA______ (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefore.
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Ross School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Ross School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demonstrating acute educational needs that likely could not be addressed without the provision of special education support and services -and not before. The Ross School District's communications with parents/guardians typically center on a child...
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: _F5__________ , Disagree partially with the findings numbered: _Fl , F2, F3, F4, F6, F7 ■ Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: _NA______ (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefore.
F6
The City of San Rafael has one SRO for over 7300 students, which is insufficient.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: _F5__________ , Disagree partially with the findings numbered: _Fl , F2, F3, F4, F6, F7 ■ Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: _NA______ (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefore.
F7
Mill Valley does not have a full time SRO to regularly visit its schools, which limits its SRO’s ability to build relationships with students and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: _F5__________ , Disagree partially with the findings numbered: _Fl , F2, F3, F4, F6, F7 ■ Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: _NA______ (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefore.
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Ross School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
May 24, 2024
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3 pages
• 12 responses
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
School Resource Officers promote strong collaborative relationships between schools and law enforcement that benefits the entire community. School districts and municipalities that have SRO programs praise them highly.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the "free public education" law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school. Response We agree with the finding.
R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R1
The recommendation has been implemented.
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option. We agree with the finding. Response
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. Ross School District provides all required Response supplies, materials, and equipment at no cost to students or their families to fully participate at school. Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
R3
The recommendation has been implemented. Ross School District does not provide Response school supply lists to students ...
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. We agree with the finding. . . Response Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional."
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3
The recommendation has been implemented.
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response We agree with the finding.
R4
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office should have two additional full-time SRO positions.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
optional. The recommendation has been implemented. Ross School District does not distribute Response school supply lists indicating that the supplies are optional.
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been implemented. The Ross School Superintendent has Response directed and ensured that all supplies, materials, and equipment needed to participate in educational activities within Ross School District is provided free of charge. If a Marin pub...
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students. We agree with the finding. Response . ,
Ross School District Responses to the 2023-2024 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report A Free Public Education Includes School Supplies Recommendations: All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public education" law.
R5
The City of San Rafael should have at least one additional full-time SRO.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been implemented. The Ross School Superintendent has Response directed and ensured that all supplies, materials, and equipment needed to participate in educational activities within Ross School District is provided free of charge. If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the
R6
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school...
R6
Mill Valley should employ a full-time SRO who regularly visits its schools rather than simply assigning an officer to be on call for its schools.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary. The recommendation has been implemented. Ross School does not require donations of Response any kind and always ensures that any donations are solicited as voluntary contributions.
R7
All SROs should complete SRO POST training
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. Ross School District is committed to Response providing all the supplies, materials, or equipment needed by our teachers and staff.
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Ross School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
September 15, 2023
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3 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: -2
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
r 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not Response reasonable.
R4
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office should have two additional full-time SRO positions.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R4
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not Response reasonable.
F7
Mill Valley does not have a full time SRO to regularly visit its schools, which limits its SRO’s ability to build relationships with students and school staff.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development. Response I (we) partially disagree partially with the finding. The Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report "Build more ADUs - An Rx to Increase Marin's Housing Supply" builds a compelling case relative to the variability and associated uncertainty in fees faced by homeowners considering Accessory Dwelling Unit development. Nonetheless, we partially disagree with the finding as the report does not acknowledge that the government code cited as ...
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Ross School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
∼ June 30, 2022
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11 pages
• 24 responses
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24 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
School Resource Officers promote strong collaborative relationships between schools and law enforcement that benefits the entire community. School districts and municipalities that have SRO programs praise them highly.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
To insure continuity, each SRO should be assigned to serve for at least a four-year term.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office should have two additional full-time SRO positions.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The City of San Rafael should have at least one additional full-time SRO.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The City of San Rafael has one SRO for over 7300 students, which is insufficient.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
Mill Valley should employ a full-time SRO who regularly visits its schools rather than simply assigning an officer to be on call for its schools.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Mill Valley does not have a full time SRO to regularly visit its schools, which limits its SRO’s ability to build relationships with students and school staff.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
All SROs should complete SRO POST training
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Training for SROs in Marin County is inconsistent. The role of an SRO significantly differs from that of a patrol officer and requires specialized training.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
Law enforcement agencies should fund additional training for SROs that will help them keep up with and handle their responsibilities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
Officers serve as SROs for terms varying from three to five years. Three-year assignments are barely adequate, and four to five-year terms are preferable.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
School districts should take the lead in working with their city councils and law enforcement agencies to employ and maintain a sufficient number of SROs.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F10
With the exception of Central Marin Police Authority, most communities fund SRO programs on a year to year basis. Other communities lack reliable sources of funding.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
School districts and municipalities should explore funding sources such as grants, bond issues, special taxes, and other sources.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F11
With the exception of Novato, the costs of the SRO programs are financed by the local police budgets or the Sheriff’s budget with no financial contribution by the school districts. The districts’ participation in SRO funding is lacking.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
School districts and municipalities should consider sharing the costs and services of SRO programs.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F12
Collaboration between the SROs improves their effectiveness, but they do not meet regularly or frequently to exchange ideas and information. MCOE’s School / Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) partially fills that deficiency, but additional organization is needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
County law enforcement agencies should provide the time and facilities for the SROs to meet regularly to exchange information, ideas, and discuss new trends
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Ross Valley School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 28, 2024
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77 pages
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Ross Valley School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
May 30, 2024
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3 pages
• 5 responses
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Score: +5
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
School Resource Officers promote strong collaborative relationships between schools and law enforcement that benefits the entire community. School districts and municipalities that have SRO programs praise them highly.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
students or their families to bring supplies to school. We agree with the finding. Response Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver
F2
SRO programs are wise investments that help provide safe learning environments for students, reduce crime, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
or exemption option. We agree with the finding. Response Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a
F3
Assigning officers to be dedicated, full-time SROs for longer terms isn’t always a high priority or financially feasible but can be a wise investment that yields substantial benefits to students, schools, and their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. We agree with the finding. Response Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional."
F4
Continuity is essential for SRO programs to thrive. When SROs serve for limited or uncertain terms, their effectiveness can decrease.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree with the finding. Response Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for
F5
The Sheriff Department’s has one SRO to cover all the county’s unincorporated areas and assists any school or SRO in the county that requests help, which is insufficient.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
students. We agree with the finding. Response Recommendations: All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public education" law.
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Ross Valley School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 15, 2022
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6 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: +1
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R1
SRO programs in Marin County should be retained or expanded where they now exist. SRO programs should be established to cover those school districts where they do not exist.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
This recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. �· There are currently multiple existing groups and structures in place that have been I in place before the pandemic and have developed and implemented plans for learning loss mitigation to some degree throughout the pandemic, with the clear understanding that remote learning is not effective or accessible for many students. The Marin County Superintendent of Schools convenes a monthly meeting of Marin County School District Superintendents to coordinate efforts and share best practices for supporting stud...
R2
Municipalities, school districts, and law enforcement agencies in Marin County should make SRO programs a high budgetary priority.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. This recommendation has been implemented, although not in the name of a Lost Leaming Task Force. There is recognition that this work is ongoing. Prior to COVID there was strong consensus among all Marin County Public School leaders that continuity of school operations and in person learning is a critical priority. Tools to support this priority through recent experiences with wildfire, air quality, and winter storms have been developed in collaboration with - Marin County Public Health and the Office of Emergency Services. Tools include an air quality ...
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