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Old Business and Action Items |
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Subject:
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Weapons Abatement Pilot Program Update, Pt. II |
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Goal 1: Systemic Alignment ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement. Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments. Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
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Agenda Item Summary:
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The Department of Facilities and Operations, Office of Safety and Security Services, is providing a final update on the weapons abatement pilot program. |
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Background:
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● The School Board approved the implementation of a weapons abatement pilot program in March 2023
● The pilot program began in all secondary locations in May 2023
● An update was provided to the School Board on the weapons abatement pilot program on February 22, 2024
● A stakeholder survey on the weapons abatement pilot program was opened on April 5, 2024 and closed on April 28, 2024
● Survey results and final recommendations on the future of the weapons abatement pilot program was presented to the School Board on May 23, 2024
● School Board vote requested on June 20, 2024 to remove program from “pilot status” so program can become a formal part of security posture at secondary schools |
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Recommendation
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The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review staff recommendations again and to vote on removing the weapons abatement program from “pilot” status so the program can become a formal part of the security posture at secondary schools.
Madam Chair, I move that the Board adopt the weapons abatement pilot program on a permanent basis provided that the Superintendent provides the Board with updates on the efficacy of this program at least once per school year. |
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Approvals:
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Dr. Alicia Hart - Chief Operating Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Tim Beaty Moved, Member Christopher Harris seconded to approve the Original motion 'Madam Chair, I move that the Board adopt the weapons abatement pilot program on a permanent basis provided that the Superintendent provides the Board with updates on the efficacy of this program at least once per school year.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Meagan L. Alderton | Yes | | Jacinta Greene | Yes | | Dr. Michelle Rief | Yes | | Kelly Carmichael Booz | Yes | | Tammy Ignacio | Yes | | Christopher Harris | Yes | | Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird | Yes | | Tim Beaty | Yes | |
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