CC - Item 6A - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department STAR ProgramROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER J�, M
DATE: JULY 10, 2018
SUBJECT: LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT "STAR"
PROGRAM
SUMMARY
In previous years, and ending in approximately 2009, the City had contracted with the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department's to provide the Success Through Awareness &
Resistance (STAR) program. The unit is comprised of Deputy Sheriffs who provide drug, gang,
and violence prevention education to students. The program they provide is a structured
curriculum consisting of a number of classes and lessons agreed upon. The number of lessons
provided influences the overall price. In Attachment `C', a sample cost estimate is provided as a
measuring tool to compare the number of lessons for grade levels based on the number of
schools in both the Rosemead and Garvey School Districts. Example:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
Direct staff to work with the STAR program representatives to determine an effective
program within a determined approximate amount or range; and
2. Direct staff to bring back a formal agreement for the STAR program reflecting an agreed
upon curriculum and within the approximate amount or range.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.A
Grade Level
# of Classes
# of Lessons
Total Lessons
Total Cost
Rosemead
4th, Stn 6 t
27
8
216
$54,013
Garvey
4th, 5th 6th
49
8
392
$98,023
608 Lessons x $250.06 (each lesson) =
$152,036
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
Direct staff to work with the STAR program representatives to determine an effective
program within a determined approximate amount or range; and
2. Direct staff to bring back a formal agreement for the STAR program reflecting an agreed
upon curriculum and within the approximate amount or range.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.A
City Council Meeting
July 10, 2018
Page 2 of 2
DISCUSSION
The STAR program focuses on targeting our City's juveniles during their most influential years
while growing to adulthood. Should the Council be interested in re -introducing the STAR
program, staff is seeking guidance on an approximate amount or range to be spent toward the
STAR program during FY 2018-19. With that approximate amount in mind, staff would work
with the STAR representatives, and at a minimum, bring forth a program that will target students
in their last year of elementary school (5th Grade) and the first two years of middle/junior high
school (6th and 7th Grades). This minimum is based on preliminary discussions with STAR
representatives as being the most influential years where the program could have the most
positive impact.
Representatives from both the STAR program are available to present to answer any questions
regarding their respective programs.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City's proposed 2018/19 Fiscal Year budget includes $87,000.00 for probationary services
that are no longer allocated for use.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT - None
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
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Gr S. Tsujiuchi, Assistant City Manager
Attachment A: STAR Unit Overview
Attachment B: STAR Program Proposal
Attachment C: STAR Cost Estimates
Attachment A
STAR Unit Overview
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Success Through Awareness & Resistance (STAR)
Unit is comprised of a groups of Deputy Sheriffs who provides drug, gang, and violence
prevention education to students throughout Los Angeles County. The program is a
collaborative effort amongst the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, educators, students,
parents, and the community. The mission is to provide an educational program, in a classroom
setting, which is geared toward preventing the use of "gateway" drugs (alcohol, tobacco and
marijuana) as well as reducing violence among the student population. The Deputies assigned
to the STAR Unit currently work with 133 schools, in 34 school districts, within 22 cities, and
teach over 24,000 students per month.
The STAR Program curriculum is taught from researched based, validated programs such as Too
Goodfor Drugs, Too Good for Violence, Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT), and
Project ALERT. The curricula are proactive, emphasize the healthy development of youth, are
results oriented and have been proven by statistical data to change attitudes, improve
behavior, and increase social and emotional competence. Each lesson is designed to address
topics such as goal setting, decision making, relating to peers, identifying and managing
emotions, and communicating effectively. The program's highly interactive teaching methods
encourage students to bond with peers, by engaging students through role-playing, cooperative
learning games, small group activities, and class discussions.
In addition to teaching the STAR course curriculum, the STAR deputies mentor the children by
encouraging sound decision making, instilling a sense of personal and social responsibility and
impressing the importance of taking pride in contributing to the community as a whole. The
deputies also invest their energy outside of the classroom as well, conducting specialized
parent education training and participating in school related events. STAR deputies take pride
in the relationships that are built with the students, the parents and the school educators and
administrators.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the STAR Program, please
contact us at (562) 347-1218.
Attachment B
STAR Program Proposal
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Success Through Awareness & Resistance (STAR) Program can
provide the children in the city of Rosemead with an outstanding program designed to provide students with the
knowledge and tools to become healthy and productive members of society. The STAR Program is flexible and can
be tailored to fit your budget.
The lessons taught are from the nationally recognized and highly regarded Mendez Foundation's "Too Good for
Drugs' curriculum, which is comprised of 10 lessons. Topics include goal setting, decision malting, communication
skills, controlling emotions, bullying, peer refusal skills, and the effects of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, inhalants,
and other dangerous substances.
The benefits of the STAR Program are far reaching.
• STAR Program lessons provide necessary life skill lessons to help ensure students have the tools to
become productive, healthy members of the community.
• STAR deputies spend time with the students on the playground during lunch and recesses,
• They avail themselves to school administrators and speak to students individually when one-on-one
mentorship is necessary or requested.
• STAR deputies take great pride in serving as positive role models to students.
• Having a positive law enforcement contact at a young age helps foster better relationships between peace
officers and students.
• STAR deputies provide parent education presentations, field booths at school events, attend school
assemblies, and assist with traffic monitoring after school.
• There is also a significant advantage of enhanced security, having marked Sheriffs Department patrol
vehicle and a fully uniformed deputy on school campuses where the STAR deputies are assigned.
The attached cost model of the program is based on the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller's
determination of the 2018/2019 per -lesson cost of $250.06 and estimated number of classrooms at each
school per 2017/2018 California Department of Education DataQuest school enrollment statistics. The final
cost will be based on the actual number of classes and lessons agreed upon by the city of Rosemead. The per -
lesson rate is based on 2.1 hours for every lesson taught. The rate funds the cost of the deputy's classroom
preparation and scheduling time, attendance at school events, meetings with school staff, and parent
education classes. The cost model also includes the cost of STAR Program supervisory personnel and support
staff.
The city of Rosemead can determine the grade level and number of lessons to be taught at each school based
upon available funds.
Attachment C
STAR Cost Estimates
CITY OF ROSEMEAD STAR PROGRAM
COST ESTIMATES FOR 2018/2019
District Grade Level
--iof Classes
# of Lessons
Total # of Lessons
Total Cost
Rosemead 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
48
10
480
$120,028
48
8
384
$96,023
48
7
336
$84,020
48
6
288
$72,017
48
5
240
$60,012
0 5th 6th
27
10
270
$67,516
27
8
216
$54,013
27
7
189
$47,261
27
6
162
$40,510
27
5
135
$33,758
7th 8th
21
10
210
$52,512
21
8
168
$42,010
21
7
147
$36,759
21
6
126
$31,508
21
5
105
$26,256
Districtj Grade Level
# of Classes
# of Lessons
Total # of Lessons
Total Cost
Garvey I 4th 50 6th 7th 81h
86
10
860
$215,052
86
8
688
$172,041
86
7
602
$150,536
86
6
516
$129,031
86
5
430
$107,525
4th 5th 6th
49
10
490
$122,530
49
8
392
$98,000
49
7
343
$85,771
49
6
294
$73,518
49
5
245
$61,265
7th 8th
37
10
370
$92,522
37
8
296
$74,018
37
7
259
$64,766
37
6
222
$55,513
37
5
185
$46,261
Schools included:
Rosemead School District:
Encinita, Janson, Savannah, and Shuey Elementary Schools, and Muscatel Junior High School
Garvey School District:
Bitley, Emerson, Rice, Sanchez, and Williard Elementary Schools, and Garvey and Temple Intermediate
Schools