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Model School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding Review Commission
Board Information
Policy Area
EducationPurpose
To develop and review the model memorandum of understanding and make recommendations for changes to the model memorandum of understanding as the commission deems appropriate. The model memorandum of understanding shall be developed for schools and police departments as the minimum requirement for schools to formalize and clarify implementation of the partnership between the school and the school resource officer. In conducting such development and review, the commission shall determine the necessary provisions to achieve the district’s educational and school safety goals and to help maintain a positive school environment for all students.Meeting Information
Shall convene not later than March 31, 2021 and shall develop its first model memorandum of understanding not later than February 1, 2022 for implementation starting in the 2022 school year. The commission shall meet every 5 years for the purpose of developing and reviewing the model memorandum of understanding.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Ellen Holmes | MASC Representative | Governor | - |
| Ms. Barbara Meyer | MA School Counselors Association Rep. | Governor | - |
| Secretary Terrence Reidy | Secretary, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security | Ex Officio | - |
| Jeffrey C. Riley | Commissioner, DESE (Co-Chair) | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Mechilia Salazar | Youth Organizations 1 | Governor | - |
| Mr. Henry Thomas | Youth Organizations 2 | Governor | - |
| - | Attorney General | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Child Advocate | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Chief Justice, Juvenile Court | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Secretary, HHS | Ex Officio | - |
| - | ED, MASS | Ex Officio | - |
| - | President, MA Chiefs of Police Association | Ex Officio | - |
| - | President, MA Major City Chiefs | Ex Officio | - |
| - | ED, MPTC | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Certification Director, Division of Police Certification | Ex Officio | - |
| - | ED, Mental Health Legal Advisors Commission | Ex Officio | - |
| - | ED, Citizens for Juvenile Justice | Ex Officio | - |
| - | ED, Children’s League of MA | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Public School Superintendent | Senate President | - |
| - | Public School Teacher | House of Representatives | - |
| - | Public School Social Worker | Senate | - |
| - | Parent or Guardian of Public School Student | House of Representatives | - |