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June 18, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 40.

Title
APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICER

Description
The School Safety Officer (SSO) is going to be an integral part of the Department of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management. This position will first create a career path for the employees of the department. This job will concentrate on assisting administrators and school resource officers in keeping our campuses safe and secure. The school safety officer will be trained in de-escalation, conflict resolution and all related areas of Florida statutes and Florida Department of Education compliance rules. This position will serve as the Department of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management compliance officer to ensure our schools, staff, students, visitors, and volunteers stay as safe as possible.

Gap Analysis
The position will fill in as security at our school campuses especially after hours to supplement school police and administrative staff.  This position will also be trained in areas of compliance to assist staff in maintaining compliance with statutes and FLDOE rules at all times.

Previous Outcomes 
New Position

Expected Outcomes 
This position will improve the after-hour security of Sarasota schools.

Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 4.3 - Ensure Safe Schools & Classrooms


Recommendation
That the new job description for School Safety Officer be approved as presented. 

Contact Information

DANIELLE SCHWIED   danielle.schwied@sarasotacountyschools.net

JASON OVERBAY   jason.overbay@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact
Funding Source:  General 

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School Safety Officer6/4/2024Cover Memo