Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICY 6.303 EMPLOYEES WITH WEAPONS
Description
Policy 6.303 - Employees with Weapons
- Revises definitions of school, school board property, firearm, and weapon to align with State Statutes.
- Defines the circumstances when an employee can have a weapon.
- Revises who confiscated weapons are turned over to.
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 6.303 - Employees with Weapons - 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