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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 18, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 6-a
SUBJECT: Schools Safety Task Force — Proposed Charge and Composition
DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Roberts, 919-245-2318
Draft Task Force Composition
PURPOSE: To discuss and determine the charge and composition for a Schools Safety Task
Force, and establish a timeline for completion of the Task Force's work/report/recommendations
to the Board of Commissioners.
BACKGROUND: The Board of Commissioners previously requested information on how the
County may regulate protests or large gatherings in Orange County. (However, it should be noted
that the Board's most recent interest and discussion has focused on school safety as referenced
below.)
The Board initially received information on this subject at its February 1, 2022 Business meeting.
At that meeting the Board discussed many aspects of this type of regulation including prohibiting
large gatherings on certain public school properties. The Board further discussed this topic at its
May 10, 2022 work session. At that work session, the Board determined parades would not be
regulated and provided further direction to the County Attorney for revisions to be brought back
to the Board for future consideration. At the June 2, 2022 work session, the Board determined to
move forward with an ordinance prohibiting picketing on School Property. At the June 21, 2022
Business meeting, the Board determined the ordinance would be brought back at its meeting in
October. At its October 3, 2022 Business meeting, the Board deferred consideration of an
ordinance and determined it would form a Task Force to consider school safety. The agenda
materials for each prior discussion may be viewed at the links above.
In follow-up, the Board must determine the composition and charge of the proposed Task Force
and a timeline within which the Task Force should complete its work. Discussion at the October
3, 2022 Business meeting suggested including the Sheriff or designee, the public
(parents/guardians and other residents), both school systems, and the three towns as Task Force
members. A draft Task Force composition is attached.
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Assuming the Board establishes an application process for public participation, a determination
of the general composition and number of members of the Task Force will allow the Clerk's Office
to begin soliciting membership applications and should allow for a pool of applicants for the Board
to review and make formal appointments, potentially in December 2022. Based on the proposed
appointments timeline, the Task Force's first meeting would likely occur in January 2023.
The Board should also consider and provide direction to staff on potentially securing a facilitator
to guide the Task Force's efforts.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated
with this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board:
1) Discuss and determine the composition of the Schools Safety Task Force, including the
level of public representation;
2) Discuss and establish a charge for the Task Force;
3) Establish a timeline for completion of the Task Force's work; and
4) Provide direction to staff on potentially securing a facilitator to guide the Task Force's
efforts.
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ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS SAFETY TASK FORCE
DRAFT COMPOSITION
Position Representation Appointment Process
1 Resident — Chapel Hill Carrboro City Application
School District
2 Resident — Chapel Hill Carrboro City Application
School District
3 Resident— Orange County School District Application
4 Resident—Orange County School District Application
5 Board of Commissioners Representative BOCC Appointment
6 Board of Commissioners Representative BOCC Appointment
7 Board of Education Representative — Board of Education
CHCCS Appointment
8 Superintendent or Designee - CHCCS Superintendent Appointment
9 Board of Education Representative — Board of Education
CICS Appointment
10 Superintendent or Designee - OCS Superintendent Appointment
11 Sheriff or Designee Sheriff Appointment
12 Carrboro Police Chief or Designee Town Appointment
13 Chapel Hill Police Chief or Designee Town Appointment
14 Hillsborough Police Chief or Designee Town Appointment