GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (3)

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problems or questions. GGUSD shall provide a contact person/project manager to assist the SRO within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this agreement. 6. Compliance With Policies and Laws. The SRO will comply with GGUSD's rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of the school unless such compliance is not practicable due to exigent circumstances. The SRO shall comply with all laws, regulations and policies regarding access to confidential student records and detaining, investigating, and searching students on school premises, provided the SRO shall under no circumstances be required or expected to act in a manner inconsistent with the duties of a law enforcement officer. The use of confidential school records by the SRO shall be done with the principal's approval in a manner consistent with school policy. The SRO will abide by all applicable legal requirements concerning interviews or searches should it be necessary to conduct formal law enforcement interviews or searches with students or staff on property or at school functions under the jurisdiction of GGUSD. The SRO will not be involved in searches conducted by school personnel unless a criminal act is involved or unless school personnel require assistance of the SRO because of exigent circumstances, such as the need for safety or to prevent flight. Formal investigations and arrests by law enforcement officials will be conducted in accordance with applicable legal requirements. At all times during the performance of this Agreement, the SRO shall adhere to and obey all of GGUSD's rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of the school, unless otherwise authorized by school administration or unless such compliance is not practicable due to exigent circumstances. 7. Student and Staff Interaction. The SRO will be personable, approachable and available in order to mentor and build positive relationships with students and families. mentor students, act as a role model for students, and assist them in resolving conflicts. The SRO will make all efforts to provide information on questions about law enforcement related topics to students and staff. 8. Access to Education Records. GGUSD shall allow the SRO to inspect and if necessary, copy any public records maintained by GGUSD to the extent allowed by law. If some information in a student's record is needed in an emergency to protect the health or safety of the student or others, school officials shall disclose to the SRO that information which is needed to respond to the emergency situation based on the seriousness of the threat to someone's health or safety, the necessity of the information to meet the emergency situation and the extent to which time is of the essence. If confidential student record information is needed by an SRO, but no emergency situation exists, the information may be released only as allowed by law. B. GGUSD. GGUSD's responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Office. GGUSD shall provide, as practicable, the SRO with a private, appropriately furnished and climate controlled office space on campus that can be secured and is reasonably acceptable to SAPD. This shall include but is not limited to: a desk with drawers, chair, locked filing cabinet for files and records which can be properly locked and secured, and a telephone. 2. Parkine Space. GGUSD shall provide the SRO a dedicated parking space in campus parking lots for the SRO's patrol vehicle. 12