Agenda - 10-18-2022; 6-a - Schools Safety Task Force – Proposed Charge and Composition

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 18, 2022 Action Agenda Item No. 6-a SUBJECT: Schools Safety Task Force — Proposed Charge and Composition DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: John Roberts, 919-245-2318 Draft Task Force Composition PURPOSE: To discuss and determine the charge and composition for a Schools Safety Task Force, and establish a timeline for completion of the Task Force's work/report/recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. BACKGROUND: The Board of Commissioners previously requested information on how the County may regulate protests or large gatherings in Orange County. (However, it should be noted that the Board's most recent interest and discussion has focused on school safety as referenced below.) The Board initially received information on this subject at its February 1, 2022 Business meeting. At that meeting the Board discussed many aspects of this type of regulation including prohibiting large gatherings on certain public school properties. The Board further discussed this topic at its May 10, 2022 work session. At that work session, the Board determined parades would not be regulated and provided further direction to the County Attorney for revisions to be brought back to the Board for future consideration. At the June 2, 2022 work session, the Board determined to move forward with an ordinance prohibiting picketing on School Property. At the June 21, 2022 Business meeting, the Board determined the ordinance would be brought back at its meeting in October. At its October 3, 2022 Business meeting, the Board deferred consideration of an ordinance and determined it would form a Task Force to consider school safety. The agenda materials for each prior discussion may be viewed at the links above. In follow-up, the Board must determine the composition and charge of the proposed Task Force and a timeline within which the Task Force should complete its work. Discussion at the October 3, 2022 Business meeting suggested including the Sheriff or designee, the public (parents/guardians and other residents), both school systems, and the three towns as Task Force members. A draft Task Force composition is attached.