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SOME: The second largest percentage of respondents indicated they would like to continue the SRO program with some changes, such as: • Provide more SROs on our campuses • SROs should create more positive student interactions and provide education about their role in schools • SROs should be trained in mental health services • SROs should be trained in anti -bias, anti -bullying, and anti -racism strategies • SROs should be unarmed on our campuses. FEW: The fewest percentage of respondents indicated that they would like to seek alternative options, such as: • End the SRO program from our schools • Provide mental health services and counseling services staff rather than SROs. A summary of survey results and analytics is provided in Attachment 2. On April 23, 2021, PUSD also held an SRO Role Work Group meeting with PUSD students from high schools and middle schools. Students from the Pleasanton Student Inter -Schools Action Council (SIAC), Grass Roots Law Project, Black Student Union, and other student leaders participated in an information gathering session on the role of the SRO. Specific ideas, themes, and focus areas were generated from the meeting. Over the past few months, several PUSD administrators also have had the opportunity to provide input regarding the MOU and the role of the SROs in PUSD. Draft Memorandum of Understandina (MOU) On August 20, 2020, the City Council provided direction to City staff to engage with PUSD on the involvement of SROs at PUSD school sites; these conversations led to the development of the draft MOU for several reasons. First, concerns about the program were primarily related to the SRO program drifting into areas traditionally reserved for teachers, counselors, and school site administrators. This justified the need to reset program expectations through a more formal agreement between the City and PUSD. This draft MOU sets a baseline of expectations and performance for both agencies. Second, the MOU also provides a framework for annual check -ins with the Board of Trustees and City Council regarding the program's effectiveness. This will ensure the program is evaluated annually and that adjustments, if necessary, are made to the model to align with new and emerging community values and expectations. The stated goals of the SRO Program in the MOU are as follows: • To provide support and partnership between the City and PUSD to promote a safe atmosphere for students and staff. • To develop greater understanding and bridge support between the police and students. • To balance enforcement needs and create support and confidence. • To reduce the number of mental health detentions under 5150 or 5585 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Page 4of6