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

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Judge Bryan further inquired if Thursdays were a good day of the week for SSTF meetings. It was noted that the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education had meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month, so those Thursdays would not be feasible. It was confirmed that meetings could be pursued for the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Co-Chair Hamilton commented regarding any potential interest in having meetings at locations other than the County’s Whitted Building, perhaps at schools. Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Chief of Operations Andre Stewart shared that meetings could occur in schools and that he and others with CHCCS could assist with the next Task Force meeting. It was noted that Orange County Schools Deputy Superintendent Patrick Abele could help with meetings at OCS locations. 7. Discussion on Potential Topics, Speakers, and Background for Upcoming Task Force Meetings Leading to Potential End Product Judge Bryan noted that there was tremendous expertise in the room, and asked Task Force members to share any thoughts on discussion topics, speakers and otherwise to be considered as the Task Force moved forward. Co-Chair Hamilton shared that the “top 3” threats might be worth thinking about. Mr. Abele noted that, for obvious security purposes, school staff would be limited in what they could share publicly, but that external and adjacent threats were of concern. Co- Chair Hamilton referenced protests and active assailants. Task Force member Kate O’Boyle commented that some communication to the public on the steps and efforts the schools systems were already making would be helpful. Co-Chair McKee asked if a general overview of protocols, security measures, etc. that the schools already had established was a possibility. Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Safe Schools Director Tracy Holloway responded that it was possible and that he was thinking about signage and consistent communication. Task Force member Ari Schein noted an interest in information regarding the permitting process to protest and where controls could be injected. A brief discussion then occurred regarding making contact with other school districts as well as the Center for Safer Schools with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to provide information and insight. Co-Chair Hamilton commented that the three focus areas appeared to be Protest/Demonstration, Active Assailant, and Public Access to School Property During School Hours.