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5 <br /> The SSTF found that both Orange County Schools and Chapel Hill Carrboro City <br /> Schools have up to date safety plans and regular communications with law <br /> enforcement. Both districts and law enforcement followed best practices as <br /> recommended by the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools. However, the work <br /> of SSTF did reveal areas where clarifications and education could enhance school <br /> safety for students, teachers, and staff. One key finding is that on-going <br /> communication and education between school staff, parents, student, law <br /> enforcement, and the public with understandable language is needed to prevent <br /> misunderstandings and to create common expectations. Therefore, an annual safety <br /> summit and an annual safety survey of students, staff, and parents is recommended. <br /> Another key finding is that the physical boundaries/right-of-ways of each school be <br /> shared with law enforcement and school leadership to better manage public access <br /> and apply applicable laws. A third key finding is that on-going education of all <br /> stakeholders is needed to better understand when and how to respond to school <br /> disruptions caused by protests and demonstrations. The full list of recommendations <br /> is at the end of this report. <br /> 3 <br />