Contract for city’s SRO is approved
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville City Council has approved a contract for Scott King to serve as a school resource officer (SRO) for the city schools.
The agreement between King, the city and Russellville City Board of Education is effective Aug. 1 through July 31, 2027.
Under the contract, King will receive an annual salary of $38,000, paid in monthly installments of $3,166.66, less applicable withholdings. The school board will reimburse the city for King’s compensation.
The agreement also addresses the possibility of grant funding. If grant funds are unavailable to cover all or part of King’s compensation, the school board will be responsible for the portion not covered, including applicable withholdings and the clothing allowance.
The agreement calls for King to work 180 days during the 12-month contract period, generally coinciding with the days school is in session. His regular schedule will be five days per week and seven hours per day, totaling 35 hours per week.
The contract also calls for King to attend sporting events, field trips and other school-sponsored activities when requested by the school board.
Under the agreement, King’s duties include interacting with students and maintaining relationships with students, administrators, teachers, and other school personnel. The contract also lists promoting respect for law enforcement among his duties.
King may teach classroom lessons at the school board’s request on topics including alcohol and drug abuse, safety and good citizenship, according to the contract.
The city will provide King with a police vehicle for use during his working hours, as well as liability and workers’ compensation coverage.
The agreement requires King to wear a Russellville Police Department uniform while performing his duties. The city will provide a $500 clothing allowance for the school year to be used in accordance with department uniform policies.
The contract identifies King as a temporary employee of the Russellville Police Department who is not subject to the city’s Civil Service Board.
