Minutes 10-18-2022 Business Meeting

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13 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. Assuming the Board establishes an application process for public participation, a determination of the general composition and number of members of the Task Force will allow the Clerk's Office to begin soliciting membership applications and should allow for a pool of applicants for the Board to review and make formal appointments, potentially in December 2022. Based on the proposed appointments timeline, the Task Force's first meeting would likely occur in January 2023. The Board should also consider and provide direction to staff on potentially securing a facilitator to guide the Task Force's efforts. John Roberts, County Attorney, introduced the item. Commissioner Hamilton said this was an opportunity for the Board to look at the issues that led to the consideration of the ordinance as well as other aspects of school safety that could be addressed. She said that she sees this committee as important for that look at making sure students are safe and making sure feedback from the community is included. She said she hopes they can craft something that everyone can get behind. She said this is an important issue and the committee should move ahead with the work. Commissioner McKee asked for clarification on the committee positions that would be available for members of the public. Commissioner Richards said that the proposed composition was a good balance of designated positions as well as positions that members of the public could apply for. She asked about the court system position and what others think about adding it. Commissioner Greene said she did not feel that a position from the court system needed to be added because this is about school safety. Commissioner Bedford asked about including a member of high school student government from each school district. Commissioner Greene supported that suggestion. Commissioner Hamilton supported the suggestion as well, and asked if someone from Human Rights and Relations should also be included.