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(pg. 8). Other feedback was noted and will be incorporated into the ongoing developmentand refinementof the SRO program between PUSD and the PPD. Copies of the revised MOU and Staff report from September 30, 2021, are included as Attachments 1 and 2 respectively. The Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees met on October 28, 2021, and voted unanimouslyto support the proposed MOU with two amendments. The Trustees expressed support for the MOU and the SRO program with continued regular evaluation to ensure program goals are met and the program demonstrates the abilityto establish connections with students and police. The amendments are underlined in the text below and include adding minorlanguage to the SRO Program Goals (page 9) and expanding the definition of de-escalation (page 8). Proposed PUSD Trustees changes: SRO Program Goals (SRO MOU Page 9) A. To provide support and partnership between the CITY and PUSD to promote a safe atmosphere for students and staff. B. To develop greater understanding, bridge support and build relationships between the police and students. C. To balance enforcement needs and create support and confidence. D. To reduce the numberof mental health detentions under5150 or 5585 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. SRO MOU Page 8. The SRO will, when appropriate, engage in de-escalation tactics to resolve conflict. De- escalation is the process of using strategies and techniques intended to decrease the intensity of a situation including, but not limited to. using restorative practices, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques and non -confrontational practices to gain control. City staff agrees that a goal of the SRO program includes building relationships between police and youth and is supportive of that change. Staff feels that changing the definition of de-escalation to include restorative practices is problematic as restoration of a relationship occurs between the involved parties after the incident has resolved and not in thethroes of crisis - which is when de-escalation practices are employed. Staff recommends deleting the reference to restorative practices. While the other recommended changes are aligned with the values and practices of PPD, staff recommends inserting the words, "when possible" priorto non -confrontational practices. Staff understands and supports the continued use of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques and cu rrently employs non -confrontational strategies, when possible, in all aspects of its service to the community. Page 3 of 4