FINAL June 22, 2023 Schools Safety Task Force Meeting Summary

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3 utilize a surveyor to clearly mark the boundaries, but that it would have a definite expense. He noted, though, that Orange High School was the only school with current boundary uncertainties. Task Force Alternate Andre Stewart shared that school boundaries were not as much a problem for Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS). The public being on school property after school hours was a greater concern for CHCCS. Co-Chair Hamilton noted that the Task Force did not need to focus on answers to concerns and asked if there were other potential revisions to the Draft Report. Task Force Member Schein asked if "school" would be better termed as "school staff" in Recommendation #3. A general discussion regarding Recommendation #6 occurred, with the suggestion that "counselor/mentor for students and for protecting them" be removed and that the language reference sharing information with all stakeholders. Task Force Alternate Stewart inquired whether Recommendation #7 provided for survey data to come from other survey activities and not just from safety-specific surveys. Co- Chair Hamilton responded that the interest was to be broad with the sources of information and the Recommendations. It was noted that current larger surveys conducted by the schools do include multiple safety and safety perception questions. 5. Consideration of Potential Changes to Draft Task Force Final Report/Recommendations Document Co-Chair Hamilton asked if there were any other potential modifications to the Report for consideration. With no additional items raised, Mr. Wilder utilized the presentation podium and visual monitors to scroll through the Draft Report and summarize the areas proposed for revision. He referenced the potential deletion of non-attendees from the cover page, the change to "right-of-ways", the May 11 to May 25 date correction, and the revisions discussed for Recommendations 2, 3 and 6. Mr. Wilder noted that he was temporarily setting aside in the summary the proposed update related for the Tinker case for more Task Force clarification on that potential revision. Task Force members discussed Recommendation #6 and determined the language should read, "The roles of SROs, teachers, and staff be clearly communicated among all stakeholders." Task Force Member Bradford noted that the reference to "(NCGS 115C.105.49)" had a typo that needed correcting. Task Force Member Bradford further suggested that, to address the proposed "Tinker" addition, the phrase "(Tinker v. Des Moines)" be inserted into the partial paragraph at the top of page 6.