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a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-15321, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Monterey County Probation Department and the Salinas Union High School District, reimbursing the Probation Department for a revised amount up to $997,655 for fiscal year 2022-2023, for collaborative campus-based services provided by the Probation Department;
b. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute Amendment No. 1 to the MOU; and
c. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign up to two (2) future amendments to this MOU where each amendment does not exceed ten percent ($76,694) of the initial fiscal year contract amount and does not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-15321, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Monterey County Probation Department and the Salinas Union High School District, reimbursing the Probation Department for a revised amount up to $997,655 for fiscal year 2022-2023, for collaborative campus-based services provided by the Probation Department;
b. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute Amendment No. 1 to the MOU; and
c. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign up to two (2) future amendments to this MOU where each amendment does not exceed ten percent ($76,694) of the initial fiscal year contract amount and does not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY:
The Probation Department is recommending approval of Amendment No. 1 to the MOU in the amount of $997,655 for fiscal year 2022-2023, with Salinas Union High School District for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, as reimbursement for campus-based services provided by Probation.
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Probation Department (MCPD) has operated a successful Campus Probation Officer program in partnership with school districts throughout Monterey County for years. The collaboration with Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) allows MCPD to closely monitor and supervise juvenile probationers and assist with at-risk students within the school system. The Salinas Union High School District and Monterey County Probation Department provide a coordinated approach, utilizing available resources from both agencies.
On June 17, 2021, the Board approved Agreement No. A-15321, MOU with SUHSD for FY2021-22 and FY 2022-23 for the reimbursement to the Probation Department for the collaborative campus-based services for nine (9) Deputy Probation Officers (DPOs) and one (1) Probation Aide (PA). SUHSD has requested an additional two officers to meet operational needs. Probation will redirect existing staff to cover this service level increase. Amendment 1 to the MOU will increase the number of DPOs up to eleven, these along with the PA, MCPD will assign to school sites within the SUHSD to closely monitor and supervise juvenile probationers attending specified schools. Probation staff will help develop and operate a spectrum of intervention/diversion programs designed to improve behavior in the community, home and school, and reduce the likelihood of further entry into the juvenile justice system.
MCPD will receive up to $997,655 for fiscal year 2022-2023, reimbursed by the school district as a partial contribution to staffing costs.
The MOU includes provisions for modified operations due to COVID-19 based on the district’s possible scenarios for students attending school in a distance learning environment or returning to campuses on a partial or full-time schedule. For this current fiscal year 2021-2022, the schools have returned students to campus and the program is operating at the maximum staffing level. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Department will closely monitor the program and as necessary adjust staffing in coordination with SUHSD.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Amendment No. 1 to the MOU has been approved by the Office of County Counsel-Risk Management as to legal form and risk provisions and by the Auditor-Controller as to fiscal terms.
FINANCING:
SUHSD will reimburse MCPD up to $997,655 for fiscal year 2022-2023, for the staffing and operating costs of the programs. The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget for Probation, Appropriation Unit PRO001, Unit 8166 includes sufficient appropriations for this amendment to the original agreement. Currently, the schools have returned students to campus and the program is operating at the maximum staffing and funding levels. There is no additional cost to the County General Fund with the recommended action.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This recommendation supports the Board of Supervisor Strategic Initiatives of: a) Health and Human Services by improving quality of life and providing a healthy environment for youth; and b) Public Safety by encouraging students to achieve their potential through education, monitoring activities during and after school, and increasing safety and awareness on campus through crime prevention and close supervision.
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Prepared by: Wendi Reed, Management Analyst III, ext. 3985
Approved by: Todd Keating, Chief Probation Officer, ext. 3913
Attachments:
-Amendment 1 to SUHSD Campus P.O. Program Memorandum of Understanding, FY 2021-2023
-SUHSD Campus P.O. Program Memorandum of Understanding, FY 2021-2023