Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
7/27/2023 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
Regular Items of Business  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
3. Action on a Request to Retire to Closed Session Relative to Crime Detection and Prevention Strategies in Follow-up to Resolution 2223R-006  
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
 
Policy:
Admin Policy 4.03 - Security  
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2223R-006 School Safety Assessment  
File Attachment:
Resolution 2223R-006 School Safety Assessment.pdf
 
Background:
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.
 
Fiscal Impact Statement:
 
Implementation and Assessment Plan:
 
Recommendation
The Administration recommends the Board retire into closed session for this item.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Ed Negron - Director
Signed By:  
Katrice Cotton, Ed.D. - Chief School Administration Officer
Signed By:  
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent