HomeMy WebLinkAboutOTHER-2023-024-Amendment to the Charge for the Schools Safety Task Force ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date : April 18 , 2023
Action Agenda
Item No . 8 -d
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SUBJECT : Amendment to the Charge for the Schools Safety Task Force
DEPARTMENT : Board of Commissioners
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ATTACHMENT ( S ) : INFORMATION CONTACT .
Commissioner Jean Hamilton , 919 -245 -
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Commissioner Earl McKee , 919 -245 -
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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 , n staff .
FINANCIAL IMPACT : There is no financial impact associated with this item .
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 .