Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICY 8.16 EMERGENCY DRILLS
Description
Policy 8.16 - Emergency Drills
- Updates that School Safety Specialist sets yearly emergency drill schedule.
- Updates when drills need to happen and the types of drills that are required by State Statute and State Board of Education Rule.
- Adds item on schedule for testing of emergency communication systems.
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 approved 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 8.16 - Emergency Drills - 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