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April 2, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 38.

Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICY 8.18 EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS AND STUDENT REUNIFICATION

Description

Policy 8.18 - Emergency Closing of Schools and Student Reunification

  • Outlines requirements for District Reunification Team and responsibilities for Principals to establish an Emergency Response Team.
  •  Updates school-site reunification process.

 

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 8.18 - Emergency Closing of Schools and Student Reunification - 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 8.18 Emergency Closing of Schools and Student Reunification3/20/2024Cover Memo