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9 <br /> RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> Based on its work and discussions, the Task Force recommends: <br /> 1. Annual meetings of the Task Force or other group be convened by the BOCC <br /> to review policies that address safety in the school districts and provide <br /> education on laws addressing school disruptions. <br /> 2. Quarterly meetings of school staff involved in school safety issues and law <br /> enforcement to continue to be held to discuss coordination and <br /> communication regarding safety. <br /> 3. The physical boundaries of each school in the school districts be identified <br /> and shared with stakeholders, including law enforcement, emergency <br /> management, school staff, parents, and others involved in school safety. <br /> 4. Assessments of improvements to school buildings regarding safety as well as <br /> funding for such improvements be continued. <br /> 5. Law enforcement, schools, and emergency management continue to follow <br /> Standard Response Protocols and evaluate approaches that are individualized <br /> for each school. <br /> 6. The roles of SROs, teachers, and staff be clearly communicated among all <br /> stakeholders. <br /> 7. Annual surveys of teachers and students' perceptions of safety and disruption <br /> of schools be promulgated and evaluated for promoting safety. <br /> 8. Common definitions and accessible language for terms and first responder <br /> codes involved in school safety (ie., "disruption", "external threats", <br /> "lockdown") be developed for both school districts and the community. <br /> 9. Outreach should continue on a coordinated basis with the public about how <br /> the community can support school safety. <br />