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DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Addison Davis, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p>&nbsp;Approve the School Security Risk Assessment Findings and Recommendations Accepted As Presented In Executive Session on October 19, 2020 (<em>Operations Division)</em></p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p style="text-align: justify;">The purpose of this agenda item is to present the findings and recommendations of the School Security Risk Assessments completed for each public school, both traditional and charter.&nbsp; These assessments are intended for use by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) to assist officials in identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and appropriate safety controls for the schools they supervise.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The findings and recommendations are populated into the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool District Safety and Security Assessment (FSSAT) conducted by HCPS.&nbsp; These results must be presented to the School Board to assist HCPS in meeting the requirements for school safety and security as outlined in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (MSDHSPSA) (SB 7026) and the 2019 Implementation of Legislative Recommendations of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission (SB 7030).</p> <p>These findings were presented in closed executive session, as these topics relate to the safety and security of our students and staff.</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<p>• Continuously improve processes and systems</p> <p>• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health</p>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  John Newman, Chief Officer Security & Emergency Management, john.newman@hcps.net; 813-840-7215
    Christopher Farkas

  Chief Operating Officer
(813) 272-4004
    C 11.04R
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20201020_1012 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 11.04R