El Dorado County Law Enforcement/Education 

2021-2022 

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and executed for the 2020-2021 school year 

by and between the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, Placerville Police Department, South Lake 

Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Probation Department, El Dorado County District 

Attorney, El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency, Shingle Springs Tribal Police, 

and El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE), on behalf of the Schools throughout the 

County. 

Schools, Law Enforcement, and juvenile justice procedures regarding gang activity and 

suppression, bullying, student use, possession, and trafficking of illegal substances or what is 

alleged to be illegal substances, threats to school safety, and student involvement with weapons 

and dangerous instruments/objects are addressed in this MOU. All agencies recognize the 

importance of keeping our schools safe and are committed to putting forth our best efforts to 

achieve that goal. There is also the recognition that empowering youth to ensure ongoing open 

communication between youth and responsible adults at schools is critical to establishing a culture 

where bullying and other mistreatment between students is not tolerated. Schools and other 

agencies are continuing to promote an environment that fosters student engagement and 

acknowledge that youth have to be part of the solution in achieving safe schools. To the extent that 

any staff or volunteers of the parties to this MOU are mandated reporters, those staff will comply 

with all applicable mandated reporter laws. 

SCHOOLS 

Gang Activity and Gang Suppression 

The Governing Board of each School District and the El Dorado County Office of Education 

(hereinafter collectively “Boards”) desire to keep district schools and students free from the threats 

of harmful influence of any groups or gangs which advocate drug use, violence, racism or 

disruptive behavior. The designee shall maintain continual, visible supervision of school premises 

in order to deter gang intimidation of students and confrontations between members of different 

gangs. Please see the definition of Gang Membership and Associations, page 6, El Dorado County 

Law Enforcement section. 

Hate Motivated Behavior 

Boards affirm the right of every student to be protected from hate-motivated behavior. It is the 

intent of Boards to promote respectful relationships that enable students to gain a true 

understanding of the civil rights and social responsibilities of people in our society. Behavior or 

statements that degrade an individual on the basis of his/her race, ethnicity, culture, heritage, 

gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical/mental attributes, political or religious beliefs 

or practices shall not be tolerated. 

Illegal Substances 

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Boards have grave concern for student use, abuse, and experimentation of all forms of illegal drugs 

(including controlled substances) or related drugs or alcoholic beverages. School administrators 

shall establish effective procedures to ensure thorough investigation, evaluation, and reporting of 

each known case of student involvement with illegal, or what is alleged to be illegal drugs 

(including controlled substances) and related drugs or alcoholic beverages, in order that 

appropriate remedial and rehabilitative and/or disciplinary action may be imposed. 

Further, it is illegal to possess marijuana or marijuana derivatives on school grounds (Cal Health 

& Safety Code § 11357(d) (e)). School Districts will continue to enforce the provisions of 

Education Code Sections 48900 et seq., which prohibit the use, possession, furnishing, or being 

under the influence of marijuana when related to school activity or attendance and will contact law 

enforcement, should a student or person on school campus possess marijuana or marijuana 

derivative at school. Law enforcement has agreed to confiscate any marijuana or marijuana 

derivative found in a student’s possession, and the appropriate law enforcement action will be left 

to the officer’s discretion, depending upon the circumstances and severity of the violation. 

School Districts will continue to enforce their policies providing for a drug free school 

environment as it may apply to all persons who come onto school property or otherwise are 

involved in functions having to do with school related activities or school attendance. 

Immediate suspension and a recommendation for expulsion is the appropriate disciplinary action 

to take for those students who have been found selling or trafficking illegal drugs, or what is 

alleged to be illegal drugs, including controlled substances, illegally possessed prescription drugs, 

or related drugs. Involvement in the enticement of other students to possess or use illegal, or what 

is alleged to be illegal drugs, including controlled substances, illegally possessed prescription 

drugs, or related drugs or alcoholic beverages, may result in a recommendation for expulsion on a 

first offense. The Superintendent and/or designee(s) shall maintain open lines of communication 

with local Law Enforcement authorities so as to share information and provide mutual support in 

this effort. 

For student involvement in a gang-related crime, hate crimes, threats to school safety, or for student 

use or possession (includes under the influence) of illegal drugs, or what is alleged to be illegal 

drugs, including controlled substances, illegally possessed prescription drugs, paraphernalia and 

related drugs or alcoholic beverages at any school and/or school related function and/or property, 

the following shall occur: 

1. Sheriff/Police will be notified immediately for a gang related crime, hate crimes, threats to 

school safety, criminal threats, use or possession of illegal drugs, or selling, trafficking, or 

enticement of illegal drugs. The Principal shall make a determination on a case-by-case basis 

when a student is under the influence of alcohol as to whether Law Enforcement should be 

notified. 

2. Parents/Guardians will be notified in a timely manner. Generally, Law Enforcement and school 

personnel will conference prior to contacting parents. 

3. Following a review of the circumstances, if the principal or designee determines the student is 

responsible, an immediate suspension from school will normally be imposed. The suspension 

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may be extended by the Superintendent or designee if circumstances warrant when a 

recommendation is being processed for expulsion. 

Additionally, for cases involving gang activity, the following shall occur: 

Depending on the jurisdiction, the School Resource Officer/Gang Prevention Officer at the 

Sheriff’s Office or the respective Police Department(s) will be notified as part of the clearinghouse 

for the Gang Prevention Task Force. [Sheriff: 530-621-6572; Placerville Police: 530-642-5210; 

South Lake Tahoe Police: 530-542-6122] 

Cyber Bullying, Cyber Threats, Illegal Sexual Conduct 

The cyber world has become a greater concern in recent years. Schools and Law Enforcement have 

cooperated in responding to cyber issues, including, but not limited to, Law Enforcement providing 

training on the concerns related to on-line communication sites. Schools will contact Law 

Enforcement if additional training is desired. Although school officials may deal with bullying, 

intimidation, harassment, threats to school safety, sexual misconduct, lewd images, and other 

forms of peer mistreatment through disciplinary actions, Law Enforcement has additional options 

available. 

If school officials have questions as to whether a particular incident falls within the statutes and/or 

regulations pertinent to cyber bullying, high schools may contact their School Resource Officer 

(SRO) for assistance. Elementary school officials may contact the SRO for the high school into 

which their students feed. School Resource Officers can confer with the District Attorney’s office 

as needed. Listed below are the various law enforcement agencies that will respond to the 

respective school districts: 

School Resource Officers (SRO) 

Four El Dorado County Sheriff’s Deputies will share School Resource Officer duties at the 

following schools: 

Black Oak Mine Unified School District: Golden Sierra High School 

El Dorado County Office of Education: Charter Alternative Programs 

El Dorado Union High School District: Oak Ridge High School 

Ponderosa High School 

Union Mine High School 

Independence High School 

Law enforcement response at the school sites below will be as follows: 

Lake Tahoe Unified School District: South Lake Tahoe Police Department Resource Officer. If 

not available, South Lake Tahoe Police Department will dispatch an officer. 

El Dorado High School, Placerville Union School District: a Placerville Police Officer is assigned 

as the SRO for Eldorado High School, Markham Middle School, Sierra Elementary and Schnell 

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Elementary Schools. If not available, Placerville Police Department Dispatch will dispatch an 

officer(s). 

All other county schools will be dispatched from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Patrol 

Division. For middle and elementary schools, a patrol deputy will respond if the School Resource 

Officers are not available. 

Weapons and Dangerous Instruments/Objects 

Boards desires students and staff be free from the fear and danger presented by firearms, 

improvised explosive devices (IEDs), components to make explosives, and other weapons. Boards, 

therefore, prohibit students from possessing weapons, imitation firearms, or dangerous 

instruments/objects of any kind on school grounds, in school buildings, on school buses, or at a 

school-related or school-sponsored activity away from school. 

If a student possesses, sells, or otherwise furnishes a firearm at school or at a school event, that 

student shall be expelled for one calendar year from the date the expulsion occurs. 

Under the power granted to Boards to maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect 

the safety of students, staff and the public, any school employee is authorized to confiscate a 

weapon, dangerous instruments/objects or imitation firearm from any person on school grounds. 

School personnel shall use the utmost caution and safety measures when confiscating dangerous 

or potentially dangerous items. Explosives or suspected explosives shall be handled by law 

enforcement personnel or designee. 

The principal or designee shall notify Law Enforcement authorities when any student possesses a 

firearm or any other weapon, sells or otherwise furnishes a firearm or any other weapon, at a school 

event. Whenever feasible the Principal or designee shall discuss the situation with Law 

Enforcement prior to Law Enforcement having any interactions with the student. In addition, Law 

Enforcement will be notified when violence occurs on a school campus and/or it is reasonably 

anticipated that the violence will continue after the school day. 

Plan for Providing Educational Services to Expelled Students 

Pursuant to Education Code § 48926, school districts throughout El Dorado County have adopted 

plans for serving expelled students, including referral to El Dorado County Charter Community 

School and other alternative education options, as appropriate. A referral can also be initiated if 

additional options need to be pursued regarding appropriate services for a particular student. 

Students with Disabilities 

It is understood that all procedures regarding suspension and expulsion of students with disabilities 

shall follow state and federal laws and regulations. 

EL DORADO COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT 

Law Enforcement Agencies Website Addresses and Contact Information: 

El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office: http://edcgov.us/sheriff; 

Placerville Office: 530-621-5655 

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South Lake Tahoe Office: 530-573-3000 

Placerville Police Department: http://www.placervillepd.com 

Business Office: 530-642-5210 

Emergency: 530-642-5280 

Non-Emergency: 530-642-5298 

South Lake Tahoe Police Department: http://www.cityofslt.us/

Office: 530-542-6100 

Shingle Springs Tribal Police 

Police Department: 530-387-4994 

Law Enforcement is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students, faculty and 

citizens. El Dorado County Law Enforcement officers will not tolerate criminal activity by 

students. We will actively investigate and resolve violations of the law whether on or off campuses, 

particularly acts which jeopardize individual safety. Whenever feasible and when it is deemed 

appropriate, schools will be informed of criminal activity by students that occurs outside of the 

school, and it is reasonably anticipated to impact schools and their students. 

It is understood that Law Enforcement will be responsible to ensure legal requirements are met 

with respect to interviewing a student on a school campus. 

Firearms & Dangerous Weapons 

1. Law enforcement shall commit all necessary resources to reported incidents involving use 

and/or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons upon school grounds. 

2. Officers will immediately contact known suspect(s) and eliminate any potential immediate 

threat by searching the suspect(s) for firearms or dangerous weapons. The search should be 

conducted in accordance with applicable state and federal statute and prevailing case law: 

a) Searches by school officials and sworn peace officers working on a school campus as a 

School Resource Officer (SRO) are subject to the following: 

i. search must be reasonable under the circumstances and justified, and 

ii. search must be supported by ”reasonable suspicion” that the search will uncover 

evidence of a crime or school rule violation. 

b) Searches by sworn peace officers, other than School Resource Officers (SRO), are subject 

to the following: 

i. Search requires a warrant unless: 

a. probable cause exists before the search, along with exigent circumstances; 

b. the officer has the informed consent of the person to be searched; 

c. the search is performed pursuant to a lawful arrest; or 

d. there is another specific/recognized exception waiving the warrant. 

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3. During the course of their investigation for this and any other act of criminal conduct on 

campus, officers will make contact with the reporting party and the administrator/designee of 

that campus. 

4. Sections 4-9 are law enforcement investigation related and not school specific. 

5. Officers will identify and interview all known victims and witnesses and will assess the threat 

by investigating the suspect’s past behavior, including police contacts and school-related 

problems. Officers may also search any lockers assigned to or used by the suspect. 

6. Notify the suspect’s parents/guardians of the incident and inquire about the history and 

availability of firearms at the residence. 

7. Make every effort to obtain consent to search the suspect’s residence/bedroom and vehicle for 

firearms evidence. 

8. When examining the suspect's residence/bedroom and vehicle for firearms, ammunition, 

threatening letters, etc., take note of the residence/room/vehicle’s condition and any indicators 

of violent, dark, or morbid themes. 

9. If evidence is seized, each Law Enforcement Agency will follow the Law Enforcement office 

or department’s policy with respect to documentation and proper handling. 

10. A written report that fully documents the investigation should be prepared. In addition to 

normal investigation, the report should include the following: 

a) reaction of suspect’s parents/guardians; 

b) suspect’s access to firearms; 

c) suspect’s familiarity and training with firearms if available or known 

d) description of suspect's bedroom and general home environment 

e) clearly articulate specific threats made; and 

f) victim reactions to perceived threat. 

11. Remove the suspect from the school environment, if appropriate. 

Gang Membership and Associations 

El Dorado County Law Enforcement will not tolerate student involvement in street gangs whether 

as validated members, gang associates, or peripheral association. 

Definition of Gang: A gang is three or more persons with a common sign, symbol or identifier 

who engage in a criminal gang activity, individually or collectively, with the intent to promote the 

gang. (186.22 P.C.) 

1. Validated gang member: A confirmed gang member accepted by his/her peer/gang members, 

usually having criminal record or extensive police contact. 

2. Associate: A person who regularly associates with gang members and wants to be recognized 

as a member of a gang and has demonstrated actions to try to prove themselves to become a 

member. 

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3. Marginal associate: A person who dresses in gang colors and socializes with known gang 

members, but has not yet become a regular member. 

4. Peripheral: A person that has not yet become directly involved in criminal behavior but is 

occasionally seen with gang members. 

Gang Graffiti, Gang Dress, Gang Paraphernalia 

1. Gang graffiti is the advertisement of gangs in an area and offers intelligence for authorities. 

Graffiti should be photographed, gang unit notified, and then immediately removed. 

2. Gang Dress, Behavior, and Gang Symbols on Students’ Personal Property and/or Body: Refer 

to the respective local School District Dress Code Policy. 

Gang Suppression Efforts and Efforts to Eliminate Hate Violence 

1. An Officer from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, Placerville Police Department, or 

South Lake Tahoe Police Department will respond to all gang related crimes or hate violence 

which occur on school campuses. 

2. Student(s) will be taken into custody for gang related crimes (a crime which is designed to 

advance or serve a gang name or the gang’s existence) committed on school campuses. 

“Custody” for purposes of this policy means that the officer will ordinarily remove the student 

from the school grounds. The appropriate Law Enforcement action will be left to the officer’s 

discretion depending on the circumstances and severity of the violation. 

3. Gang paraphernalia related to the crime (examples: bandanas, stylized ball caps, shoe laces, 

weapons, etc.) will be confiscated by the Officer. 

4. Students, vehicles, and graffiti may be photographed by the responding Officer. 

5. Student interviews by Law Enforcement will occur as necessary and within the guidelines of 

state laws. 

6. The Eldorado County Sheriff's Office, Placerville Police Department, and the South Lake 

Tahoe Police Department Gang Prevention Officer will remain current on all gang related 

activities and hate violence occurring on school grounds. The Gang Prevention Officer will 

serve as a clearinghouse of information for school officials, Probation Department personnel, 

and other allied agencies, thus affording continuity and expeditious handling of all inquiries. 

Illegal Substances Suppression Efforts 

1. Use or Possession (includes under-the-influence) of illegal drugs, what is alleged to be illegal 

drugs, including controlled substances, paraphernalia, illegally possessed prescription 

medications, and related drugs or alcoholic beverages. 

a) Substance, paraphernalia or alcoholic beverage will be confiscated. 

b) Student may be taken into custody and/or processed as appropriate if he/she is under the 

influence of any illegal drug or alcohol. This will depend on the level of influence or 

intoxication and the applicability of related statutes. Law Enforcement will consider the 

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need for medical assessment and summon emergency medical personnel as necessary. The 

appropriate Law Enforcement action will be left to the officer’s discretion depending upon 

the circumstances and severity of the violation. 

c) Student may be taken into custody and processed for possession if substance or alcoholic 

beverage is on his/her person or if an administrator or other responsible party witnesses 

possession. “Custody” for purposes of this policy means that the officer will ordinarily 

cause the student to be removed from the school grounds except in cases of an on-site 

School Resource Officer. This may also include citing and releasing the student to their 

parents. The appropriate Law Enforcement action will be left to the officer’s discretion 

depending upon the circumstances and severity of the violation. Whenever possible, it is 

recommended that the officer confidentially confer with the school administrator regarding 

the action to be taken. 

d) Officers may consider referring the student and family to El Dorado County Behavioral 

Health for an assessment of treatment needs. 

e) Student interviews by Law Enforcement will occur as necessary and within the provisions 

of state laws. 

2. Selling, Trafficking, or Enticement of illegal drugs or what is alleged to be illegal drugs, 

including controlled substances, illegally possessed prescription medications, and related 

drugs or alcoholic beverages, will be handled in the following manner: 

a) Students accused of selling, trafficking, or enticing others with illegal drugs, including 

controlled substances, illegally possessed prescription medications, and related drugs or 

alcoholic beverages, may be taken into custody and processed. 

b) Student interviews by Law Enforcement will occur as necessary and within the provisions 

of state law, as determined by Law Enforcement. 

c) Per “their” (El Dorado County Sheriff's Office/Placerville Police Department/South Lake 

Tahoe Police Department) respective individual department policy, any items identified or 

collected for evidence should be handled in such a way as to preserve the integrity of each. 

Evidence is often critical to the successful conclusion of an investigation and must be 

preserved for future court proceedings. As few people as possible should handle the 

evidence and the names of those who do must be documented for future reference. If at all 

feasible, evidence should be locked away or personally guarded until it can be turned over 

to Law Enforcement. For evidence, it is important to remember that to be admitted into 

court, its authenticity must be verified, including being able to articulate who had access 

to it since discovery and whether or not it has been altered from its original state. 

Law enforcement has grave concern for student use, abuse, possession, and selling or 

enticement of all forms of illegal drugs, including controlled substances, illegally possessed 

prescription medications, or related drugs or alcoholic beverages. Officers will not tolerate 

student use, abuse, possession, and/or selling or enticement of all forms of illegal drugs and 

will may arrest/cite (refers to juvenile court/adult court) offenders within the parameters of the 

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law. Student offenders will also be taken into custody when deemed a danger to self and/or 

others involved with a felony, or at officer discretion. 

Media Coordination 

Law Enforcement, to the greatest extent feasible, will attempt to coordinate information that is 

provided to the media regarding any school incidents, with school personnel. Press releases issued 

by Law Enforcement will, whenever possible, be shared with School District Administration prior 

to being released. Any media inquiries involving active investigations should be referred to the 

Law Enforcement Agency with jurisdiction of the investigation. In addition, press conferences 

addressing school incidents should be coordinated and, whenever possible, conducted jointly by 

law enforcement and school personnel. 

PROBATION DEPARTMENT 

El Dorado County Probation Department: http://www.edcgov.us/Probation/

Shingle Springs Office: 530-621-5625 

South Lake Tahoe Office: 530-573-3083 

The Probation Department will address all referrals, citations, bookings, and detentions from law 

enforcement, which may include the following responses: 

a) counseling; 

b) intake hearing; 

c) diversion; 

d) referral to District Attorney for court action; 

e) informal supervision; 

f) community service; 

g) Juvenile Court Work Program; 

h) Peer Council; 

i) Traffic Court; 

j) referral to El Dorado County Office of Education Charter Community School and/or 

Community Day School programs; 

k) contact with a probation officer working on high school campus when appropriate. 

The Probation Department will accept all bookings into a Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake 

Tahoe, and will either cite and release the minor for further proceedings or hold the minor pending 

a detention hearing in court. 

When referrals for threats to school safety are received, the Probation Department will review the 

circumstances and conduct an investigation into means, motive, and opportunity to carry out such 

a threat before making decisions related to continued detention and case actions. 

Probation Officers on campus will cooperate with the school district and be included in developing 

safety procedures, providing assistance at school events and work with the SRO in truancy 

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prevention and on campus counseling for both minors on probation and the general school 

population. 

The Probation Department will notify the Superintendent of the respective school district, pursuant 

to Welfare and Institutions Code § 827 and Education Code § 48267, of any juvenile court 

disposition of minors involved in delinquent activity. Whenever feasible and when it is deemed 

appropriate, schools will be informed of delinquent activity by students that occurred outside of 

the school that may be reasonably anticipated to impact schools and their students. In addition, 

when a minor has been ordered by the Court to an educational placement, the Probation 

Department will use its best efforts to coordinate any proposed action with the appropriate 

education administrator prior to recommendation for any educational placements. 

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 

Upon referral of a case involving gang activity, hate motivated behavior, cyber bullying, illegal 

sexual conduct, and/or illegal substances, the District Attorney will pursue prosecution of 

violations of the law as appropriate. 

1. The District Attorney's Office will prosecute any minor found in possession of a gun on school 

grounds. 

2. The District Attorney's office will enforce the law in any case wherein a minor is unlawfully 

found in possession of a firearm off a school campus. 

3. Where appropriate, the District Attorney's office will enforce violations in cases where a parent 

or legal guardian is found not to have exercised reasonable care, supervision, protection and 

control over their minor child. Penal Code § 272 (Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor) 

4. Where appropriate, the District Attorney’s Office will enforce violations against the parent or 

legal guardian where a juvenile is found in illegal possession of a firearm. Penal Code § 

12035(b) (Criminal Storage of a Firearm) 

5. Where appropriate, the District Attorney's Office will coordinate and cooperate with the 

school] 

6. s, Law Enforcement, Probation, Behavioral Health, and other county agencies in reducing and 

preventing illegal firearm possession by minors in the interest of public safety and the youth. 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY 

Health & Human Services Agency, Child Welfare Services 

All reports of suspected child abuse should be made to: (884) 756-3699. Mandated reporters should 

identify themselves as such and advise that they need to speak with an Intake Social Worker to file 

a suspected child abuse report as soon as potential child abuse is suspected. Upon completion of 

making the verbal child abuse report, the mandated reporter is responsible for filling out and 

sending in the Suspected Child Abuse Report 11166 PC Form within 36 hours. All forms can be 

faxed to: (530) 663-8493. A copy of this report must be kept separate from the students CUM file, 

located in a secured area that is locked. 

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Upon a referral of suspected abuse or neglect, Child Welfare Services will assess the referral 

criteria, and if appropriate investigate, conduct an assessment of the minor(s) and family as 

applicable by law and regulation, and assess protection issues. It is understood that Child Welfare 

Services will be responsible to ensure legal requirements are met with respect to their interviewing 

a student on a school campus. 

Child Welfare Services will make its resources available as they may become necessary and 

helpful on a case-by-case basis to include Mandated Reporter training or individual school site 

training as requested if not available through Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) and the 

Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) funding. 

Health & Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division 

Mental Health Crisis Telephone Number: 530-622-3345 

Mental Health Website: http://www.edcgov.us/MentalHealth

The Health & Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, is committed to this effort 

and will provide full support. 

1. When a child/adolescent is brought to a Juvenile Detention Facility for a weapons violation or 

criminal activity involving violence, the Probation Department may notify Behavioral Health 

Division for a risk assessment of the child. 

2. When a child/adolescent is determined to be under the influence of an illegal drug or alcohol, 

Law Enforcement may refer a student to Behavioral Health for assessment. 

3. Behavioral Health Division will complete a mental health risk assessment of the child to 

evaluate the following: 

a) Imminent risk of danger to self and others possibly requiring emergency mental health 

treatment. 

b) Determine if child is likely to benefit from ongoing mental health services and, if so, 

develop a treatment plan. 

The conclusions of this assessment will be shared with family, guardian, and/or other agencies 

as legally permitted. Any release of information must comply with Welfare & Institutions Code 

5328 et seq. 

SHINGLE SPRINGS TRIBAL POLICE 

Contacting Tribal Officials 

Whenever a student whose self-identifies as an enrolled member of the Shingle Springs Band of 

Miwok Indians (“Tribe”), is involved in a gang-related crime, hate crime, threats to school safety, 

or student use or possession of illegal drugs, or what is alleged to be illegal drugs, including 

controlled substances, illegally possessed prescription drugs, paraphernalia and related drugs or 

alcoholic beverages at any school and/or school related function and/or property, or possesses a 

firearm or any other weapon, sells or otherwise furnishes a firearm or any other weapon at school 

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or at a school event, the appropriate law enforcement agency, based on jurisdiction 

(EDSP/PPD/SLTPD), will first be notified. In addition, the following step shall occur: 

1. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Police Department will be notified immediately, but 

will only respond if requested by the investigating agency. 

Whenever a student, who self-identifies as an enrolled member of the Tribe, is expelled from 

school, the following Tribal departments shall be notified in order to help facilitate alternative 

educational options: 

1. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Services Department 

2. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Education Department 

Gang Dress and Symbols 

Cultural symbols, logos, or trademarks of the Tribe shall not be considered gang dress or symbols 

when worn by a student who self-identifies as an enrolled member of the Tribe. If there is a 

question about whether a symbol is in fact a cultural symbol of the Tribe, the following Tribal 

department shall be contacted: 

1. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Cultural Department 

Verifying Tribal Membership 

For purposes of complying with the terms of this MOU, school officials may verify a student’s 

Tribal membership by contacting any of the following Tribal officials: 

1. Shingle Springs Bad of Miwok Indian’s Tribal Chairperson 

2. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indian’s Enrollment Committee Chairperson 

3. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indian’s Enrollment Officer 

Tribal Contact Information 

All of the above listed tribal officials and departments may be contacted in the following ways: 

Phone Number: (530) 698-1400 

Email Address: info@ssband.org 

Mailing Address: PO Box 1340, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 

Physical Address: 5281 Honpie Road, Placerville, CA 95667 

El Dorado County Office of Education, School Districts, Law Enforcement, Probation, 

District Attorney, and Health & Human Services agree as follows: 

ANNUAL REVIEW PROCEDURES 

The county Superintendent shall convene a meeting annually to review the MOU. At the time of 

review, changes, additions or deletions may be recommended. Each agency will be requested to 

renew its commitment to the guidelines contained herein. 

The MOU is a guide and cannot substitute for the judgment and understanding that come from 

knowledge and experience. A case-by-case decision must be made. 

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COORDINATION OF ACTIONS 

We realize program effectiveness and cooperative working relationships cannot be legislated but 

require planning and working together over a period of time. All parties to this agreement will use 

their best efforts to obtain parent consent for exchange of information when so required. The 

parties agree that it is important to coordinate decision making prior to action being recommended 

or taken. To that end, the parties shall make every effort to exchange information regarding 

proposed recommendations in order to allow any potentially affected party the opportunity to 

provide input. 

COMPLIANCE/CONFIDENTIALITY 

The signatory agencies shall fully comply with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and 

Accountability Act of 1996 “HIPAA” 42 USC 1320d (45 CFR 164.103) through the juvenile 

justice system exception to the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act “FERPA” 20 

USC 1232g (34CFR 99.31). Child Welfare shall comply with Division 31 Regulations and Welfare 

and Institutions code 300 and 827. 

COUNTERPARTS 

This Memorandum of Understanding may be executed simultaneously in one or more counterparts, 

each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the 

same instrument. 

Don Ashton 

Chief Administrative Officer 

El Dorado County 

John D’Agostini 

El Dorado County Sheriff 

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Brian Richart 

Chief Probation Officer 

El Dorado County Probation Department 

Don Semon 

Director, El Dorado County 

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Dr. Ed Manansala 

Superintendent 

El Dorado County Office of Education 

Joe Wren 

Chief of Police 

Placerville Police Department 

Vern Pierson 

El Dorado County District Attorney 

Teddy Tayaba 

Chief of Police 

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians 

Tribal Police Department 

David Stevenson 

Chief of Police 

South Lake Tahoe Police Department 

PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS 

Jeremy Meyers, Superintendent 

Black Oak Mine Unified School District 

David Roth, Ph.D., Superintendent 

Buckeye Union School District 

Matthew Smith, Superintendent

Camino Union School District 

Todd Cutler, Ed.D., Superintendent 

Lake Tahoe Unified School District 

Dave Scroggins, Superintendent 

Latrobe School District 

Curtis Wilson, Superintendent 

Mother Lode Union School District

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Ron Carruth, Ed.D., Superintendent 

El Dorado Union High School District 

Margaret Enns, Superintendent 

Gold Oak Union School District 

Keri Phillips, Superintendent 

Gold Trail Union School District 

Grant Coffin, Superintendent 

Indian Diggins School District 

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Eric Bonniksen, Superintendent 

Placerville Union School District 

Annette Lane, Superintendent 

Pioneer Union School District 

Pat Atkins, Superintendent 

Pollock Pines & Silver Fork School District 

Jim Shoemake, Superintendent 

Rescue Union School District