Agenda Materials for March 23, 2023 Schools Safety Task Force Meeting

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shared information on the efforts and options the Board of Commissioners had discussed during the previous year. Task Force members further discussed:  the Task Force Charge  the applicability of any provisions within both the municipalities and in the unincorporated areas of the County  the applicability of provisions to all groups  safety concerns not only for students but also for teachers and all school staffs 3. Review of Responsibilities of the Facilitator and Co-Chairs Judge Bryan moved the Task Force forward to discussing the “Schools Safety Task Force - Responsibilities of the Facilitator and Co-Chairs” document that had been provided with the agenda package. Judge Bryan noted several aspects of the proposed responsibilities to help coordinate efforts and complement each other. He shared that his role was to focus on the process, encourage everyone to share thoughts, and guide the group time- wise. He opened the floor for questions and discussion on any portions of the roles detailed in the document. There were no topics for discussion. 4. Review of Discussion Guidelines for Schools Safety Task Force Meetings Judge Bryan referenced the “Discussion Guidelines for Schools Safety Task Force Meetings” document that had been provided with the agenda package. He noted that the document originated with Roger Schwarz from the UNC School of Government, with some minor refinements. Judge Bryan opened the floor for questions and discussion on any portions of the document. There were no topics for discussion. 5. Discussion on Framework for Task Force Decision-making Process Judge Bryan addressed the Co-Chairs’ desire for Task Force decisions to occur by consensus, as consensus brought everyone to the table. Any motions and voting would hopefully be limited and occur only on an as needed basis. Co-Chair Hamilton noted that the group, with its expertise and diversity, could work through the issues, collaborate, and figure out how to come together. Judge Bryan opened the floor for questions and discussion on any portions of the document. There were no topics for discussion. 6. Establishment of Task Force Meeting Schedule with Specific Dates Judge Bryan shared that it would benefit the Task Force if a general meeting schedule was agreed upon to help with planning meetings and with everyone’s calendars. He inquired, and it was confirmed, that 5:30 pm was a workable meeting time for everyone.