Title
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE THE REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5.32 - ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SCHOOL RELATED CRIMES
Description
Policy 5.32 - Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes - has been revised with the following definitions and requirements:
- Adds provision from HB 1537 that there is a presumption that the actions of any student who intervenes in defense of another student or in self-defense used only the amount of force necessary to stop a violent act in order to restore or maintain the safety of others
- Adds information on protected classifications
Gap Analysis
These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.
Previous Outcomes
This policy was previously approved and revised in August of 2019.
Expected Outcomes
This item needs to be noticed for 28 days after this first agenda inclusion. At the next scheduled regular board meeting after that period, the item will be brought back for adoption into School Board Policy. Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the advertisement of revised School Board Policy 5.32 - Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes - be approved as presented.
Contact Information
CHRIS PARENTEAU chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$924 newspaper notices