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Reports and Communications from the Superintendent of Schools |
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Subject:
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2. Action on a Request to Retire to Closed Session Relative to Crime Detection and Prevention Strategies in Follow-up to Resolution 2223R-006 |
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments:
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1. Resolution 2223R-006, by Director Carr on a School Safety Assessment
2. Safety Assessment Presentation |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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On 12/13/2022 the Board passed Resolution 2223R-006, the resolved portions of which read:
RESOLVED, that the Milwaukee Board of School Directors hereby directs the Administration to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a school security expert to conduct a school safety risk and vulnerability assessment for the district; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the school safety assessment shall be completed no later than December 31, 2022, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following components:
• Unannounced walkthroughs of randomly selected school buildings to audit building security, documenting any potential risks for intrusion from outsiders or other physical school safety concerns;
• Analysis of building-level security, emergency and/or crisis response policies and procedures, with a focus on policies and procedures related to preventing and responding to violent incidents on school grounds;
• Assessment of the content, frequency, participation and quality of school safety trainings conducted by schools and the central office; and be it
On 12/13/2022, the Board authorized a contract with vendor for the purpose of conducting the required study. The administration is requesting that, in follow up to the resolution, the Board retire to a closed session for the purpose of considering strategies for crime detection and prevention.
At the July 27, 2023, Board meeting, information was presented to the Milwaukee School Board of Directors during a Closed Session pertaining to crime detection and prevention strategies. This evening information on this presentation will be shared with the board during the open portion of the meeting.
With respect to this item, the Board may retire to closed session, pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(d) to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention. The Board may return to open session to take action or to continue with its agenda or it may adjourn from the closed session. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
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Recommendation
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The recommendation is that the Board determine how it wishes to proceed. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Katrice Cotton, Ed.D. - Chief School Administration Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent |
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