APPROVED March 23, 2023 Schools Safety Task Force Meeting Summary

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Task Force Member Simmons commented that he had concerns related to the Task Force meeting at schools. A school facility would not be a controlled environment like Whitted, and having the opportunity for the public to freely roam a school during a Task Force meeting was a concern and would potentially make a soft target even softer. Task Force Member Bradford noted that meeting at a school would not necessarily be beneficial. Co-Chair McKee stated that meeting at Whitted, the Bonnie B. Davis Center in Hillsborough, and the Solid Waste Operations Center in Chapel Hill may be preferred options. 5. Future Task Force Meeting Dates/Schedule Co-Chair McKee stated that the Task Force's hard deadline for completion of its work was the end of June 2023. After some additional discussion, the group generally agreed to reserve the following future meeting dates and locations: • April 13, 2023 — Baker Meeting Room, Whitted Center, Hillsborough — 5:30 pm • April 27, 2023 — Bonnie B. Davis Environmental & Agricultural Center Meeting Room, Hillsborough — 5:30 pm • May 11 , 2023 — Solid Waste Operations Center Meeting Room, Chapel Hill — 5:30 pm • May 25, 2023 — Baker Meeting Room, Whitted Center, Hillsborough — 5:30 pm • June 8, 2023 — Solid Waste Operations Center Meeting Room, Chapel Hill — 5:30 pm • June 22, 2023 — Baker Meeting Room, Whitted Center, Hillsborough — 5:30 pm 6. Other Issues Co-Chair Hamilton referenced a previous concern regarding the Task Force charge also including school staff. After some brief discussion, Co-Chair Hamilton shared that she would pursue an update to the Task Force charge with the Board of Commissioners. Co-Chair Hamilton inquired regarding the Task Force's interest in a representative from the Center for Safer Schools making a presentation to the group. After some brief discussion, it was determined that a presentation would be pursued, potentially for an April 27t" meeting. A presentation from the school attorneys, the Sheriff's Office attorney, and the county attorney would be pursued for an April 13t" meeting. Task Force Member Cassie Rice asked regarding the Task Force's opportunity to discuss mental health issues. Co-Chairs Hamilton and McKee noted shared that mental health issues were not within the Task Force's limited charge and that other efforts were occurring within the County to address mental health needs.