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October 15, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda Item 18.


Title APPROVAL OF H.B. 1473 REQUIRED QUARTER TWO SCHOOLS SAFETY AND SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT AND FLORIDA SAFE SCHOOLS ASSESSMENT TOOL (FSSAT) SCHOOL SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT (SSRA) Description Pursuant to State Board Rules 6A-1.0018, and House Bill 1473require the School Safety Specialist to Report on compliance of Sarasota County Schools to the School Board and the Superintendent of Schools. The rule also requires the Schools Safety Specialist to report on finding of the 2024 – 2025 School Security Risk Assessment (SSRA) within the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT). Gap Analysis Board acceptance of this request allows the Sarasota County School District to continue compliance with Rule 6A-1.0018 F.A.C. and meets all statutory requirements laid out in FSS 1006.6(7). The FSSAT is the primary physical site security assessment for all schools in the State of Florida. Previous Outcomes Sarasota County Schools has been a leader in school safety preparedness and compliant in all past inspections. Sarasota County Schools continues to layer school safety improvement, with crisis preparedness planning, Preparing our school leaders to respond with confidence during emergency events. Sarasota County Schools uses the outcomes of the SSRA to help determine the needs of individual school security needs. Expected Outcomes The submission and acceptance by the School Board and the Superintendent of our Quarter Two Safety and Security Report as well as the 2024 – 2025 School Security Risk Assessment. The Sarasota County School District will continue to strive to stay in compliance with all required safety and security regulations. Strategic Plan Goal Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped Priority 3 - Ensure Safe Schools and Classrooms. Recommendation That the Quarter Two Safety and Security Report and the 2024 – 2025 School Security Risk Assessment be approved as presented. Contact Information JASON OVERBAY jason.overbay@sarasotacountyschools.net JACOB RUIZ jacob.ruiz@sarasotacountyschools.net Financial Impact N/A