HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 1, 1990 (65)CO_NCIL COMM U N I C A T 0N
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
AUGUST 1, 1990
SUBJECT:.. .TRUANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDED That the City Council apppprove the hiring of a sworn police officer to
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serve full-time in the Iruancy Prevention Pro with the Lodi
Unified School District aying 60%of the officer's salary and
benefits, and the City J Lodi paying the remaining 40%6f salary and
benefits.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Truancy Prevention Progrm concept is a positive one. it
unites the efforts of local law enforcement with the school
district and strengthens local awareness regarding the importance
of attending school. Bj'reducing the number of truants, VC are
convinced that certain daytime criminal activities are reduced.
This program not only has been proven to reduce daytime crimes but will, in the future,
help to identify at risk students for early intervention. The truancy reduc t i cn program is
designed to enforce the state laws on compulsory education. The statute: in the code also
hold parents responsible for insuring school attendance. The proord-w will increase the
level of accountability from both parent and child, and it will also result in an
appropriate measure of escalating consequences for noncompliance with these statutes.
The target schools will be Tokay High School, Lodi High School, Liberty High School, Senior
Elementary School, Woodbridge Middle School, Heritage School, Lawrence School and
Washington School.
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cc: Chief of Police
Dave Mende, LUSD
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CITY OF LODI
SPECIAL ALLOCATION MIQLM
Finance Director DATE: August 1, 1990 ;
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Request is made for funds to accomplish the following project which was not included in
the current budget:
Description of Project Estimated Cost.
Additional funding required to implement Truancy Prevention Program -
40%of salary and benefits for a sworn police officer (40%x $55,000) $20,000
(If you need more space, use additional sheet and attach to this form)
Date of Approval August 1, 1990 Amount Approved - $20,000
Counci 1 xxx City Manager
FUND OR ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED
Current Budget S
Contingent Fund $
Capital Outlay Reserve $
Utility Outlay Reserve $
Hotel/Motel Tax Reserve -
Prior Year Reserve $
General Fund Surplus $
Reimbursable Account $
Other (Election) $
General Fund Operating Reserve $20,000 0�o.o-6q.1
Account Number
Robert H. Holm, Finance Director Alice Reimc e, 1,fty Clerk
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Submit this form in duplicate to the Finance Director. Distribution after approval will
be as follows: 1) Originating Department 2) Finance Department