HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-18-2023; 8-d - Amendment to the Charge for the Schools Safety Task Force 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 18, 2023
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-d
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Charge for the Schools Safety Task Force
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Commissioner Jean Hamilton, 919-245-
2130
Commissioner Earl McKee, 919-245-
2130
Greg Wilder, 919-245-2300
PURPOSE: To approve a proposed amendment to the Charge for the Schools Safety Task Force.
BACKGROUND: The Charge and composition of the Schools Safety Task Force were
established at the Board's November 15, 2022 Business Meeting. The Task Force is currently
charged to:
1) Discuss ways in which the Orange County government, schools, law enforcement, and
community can enhance the safety of the school environment to protect from external
threats and promote the education of Orange County K-12 public school students; and
2) Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners new or amended policies, ordinances,
and/or practices that will address those external threats and provide a safer school
environment for our students.
The Task Force has met three times to date. Members have discussed the Task Force Charge,
and subsequently asked Commissioner Jean Hamilton and Commissioner Earl McKee as the
Task Force Co-Chairs to pursue an amendment to the group's Charge.
It is proposed that that the Charge be amended as follows:
1) Discuss ways in which the Orange County government, schools, law enforcement, and
community can enhance the safety of the school environment to protect from external
threats and promote the education of Orange County K-12 public school students; and
2) Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners new or amended policies, ordinances,
and/or practices that will address those external threats and provide a safer school
environment for our students, teachers, and staff.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND
INEQUITY
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color;
religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic
background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status.
• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the amendment to
the Charge for the Schools Safety Task Force as detailed above.