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April 2, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 37.

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

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Policy 8.16 Emergency Drills3/20/2024Cover Memo