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April 2, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 27.

Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICY 5.321 POSSESSION OF WEAPONS AND OTHER PROHIBITED ITEMS

Description

Policy 5.321 - Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Items

  • Revises definitions to align with State Statutes.
  •  Update to item III to align disciplinary action with State Statute.

 

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

 

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.



Gap Analysis

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.



Previous Outcomes 

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.



Expected Outcomes 

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.



Strategic Plan Goal

Recommendation

That the revised Policy 5.321 - Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Items - be approved as presented.



Contact Information

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact
N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Policy 5.321 Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Articles3/20/2024Cover Memo