FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CUERO, TX – July 8, 2024 – At their regularly scheduled City council meeting the City of Cuero, Texas, discussed and approved an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Cuero Independent School District (CISD). This agreement, in compliance with the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act, is a significant step towards enhancing local government efficiency and ensuring school safety.
Under the agreement, the city commits to providing CISD with two School Resource Officers (SROs) for the 2024-2025 school year. These SROs will be present during regular school hours at each district campus, as mandated by the Texas Education Code § 37.0814, effective September 1, 2023.
The compensation for the SROs will be based on actual expenses incurred by the city. CISD will make monthly payments from current revenues, calculated using a specific formula that takes into account the number of school days, hours per day, and the hourly rate.
In the event of an officer’s absence, the city will provide a replacement or adjust the monthly rate owed by CISD accordingly. The city will also supply uniforms and necessary equipment for the SROs.
CISD will provide an office, office equipment, a computer, maps, personnel rosters of campuses, and school policy manuals for the SROs. The agreement will commence on August 1, 2024, and expire on July 31, 2025, with the provision for termination at any time with 60 days’ notice.