Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: Resolutions (for Referral to Committee unless Otherwise Indicated)
Type: Action
Subject: 1. Action on Resolution 2223R-006 By Director Carr on a School Safety Assessment
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: Admin Policy 4.03 - Security
Attachments 2223R-006 Carr - MPS School Safety Assessment Resolution
2223R-006 Carr - MPS School Safety Assessment Resolution Redlined
File Attachment:
2223R-006 Carr - MPS School Safety Assessment Resolution.pdf
2223R-006 Carr - MPS School Safety Assessment Resolution Redlined.docx.pdf
Background: At its June 2022 Regular meeting, Resolution 2223R-006 was referred to the Committee on Accountability, Finance and Personnel.

The Resolved portion of the Resolution reads:
RESOLVED, that the Milwaukee Board of School Directors hereby directs the Administration to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a school security expert to conduct a school safety risk and vulnerability assessment for the district; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the school safety assessment shall be completed no later than December 31, 2022, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following components:
• Unannounced walkthroughs of randomly selected school buildings to audit building security, documenting any potential risks for intrusion from outsiders or other physical school safety concerns;
• Analysis of building-level security, emergency and/or crisis response policies and procedures, with a focus on policies and procedures related to preventing and responding to violent incidents on school grounds;
• Assessment of the content, frequency, participation and quality of school safety trainings conducted by schools and the central office; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Administration shall report the findings of the school security expert to the Board no later than the December 2022 board business meeting.
Fiscal Impact Statement:
Implementation and Assessment Plan
Recommendation: The recommendation is that the Board
1. Discharge the Committee on Accountability, Finance and Personnel from further consideration of this item
2. Waive Board Rule 1.09 in order to give public hearing and
3. Determine how it wishes to proceed relative to the resolution
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent