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Memorandum of Understanding Between the <br />Minuteman School District &Lexington Police Department <br />Regarding the School Resource Officer Program <br />This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into by and between Minuteman <br />(MHS) School District and the Lexington Police Department. <br />I. Purpose <br />This agreement formalizes the partnership between the parties and facilitates a clear <br />understanding of the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the parties in the implementation of a <br />School Resource Officer ("SRO") Program in Lexington MA. <br />This agreement is entered into pursuant to the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts <br />and is to be read in conjunction with any and all policies, procedures, and reporting requirements <br />set forth in Minuteman's student handbook and Lexington Police Department regulations. <br />II. Mission Statement <br />The SRO Program is based upon the fundamental premise that when schools, police, prosecutors, <br />and other service agencies work collaboratively and proactively, the safety, mental health, and <br />well-being of children and youth are best served. By working together to educate the school <br />community, coordinate efforts, and share information, Minuteman HS and the Lexington Police <br />Department through the SRO Program strive to: (1) prevent violence involving the students of <br />MHS, (2) prevent the use, abuse, and distribution of alcohol and other controlled substances <br />involving students of MHS; and (3) provide a safe, secure, violence-free, and nurturing school <br />environment. <br />I11. Goals and Objectives <br />The SRO Program is designed to provide a safe, secure, violence-free, and nurturing school <br />environment while creating strong relationships between Minuteman HS, Lexington Police <br />Department, and the community. The goals and objectives for the SRO Program include: <br />• To develop positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents thereby <br />enhancing the relationship of law enforcement with youth and the community and <br />improving the educational climate; <br />• To provide a positive role model for students to instill in them good moral standards, <br />judgment and discretion, respect for other students, and a sincere concern for their <br />community; <br />• To provide a cooperative effort by being accessible and responsive to the needs of the <br />students, faculty, staff, parents, and community; <br />Page 1 of 14