School Safety Advisory Board Advisory Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several critical topics, including updates on training for school resource officers and security employees, the implementation of statewide tabletop exercises for public and non-public schools, and the adoption of the Handle with Care program by additional school systems. The executive director reported on the success of anonymous reporting legislation and highlighted the impact of the school safety leadership academy. A panel session featuring a student and parent representatives addressed pressing safety concerns, specifically regarding mental health resources, the need for improved communication between students and counselors, the challenges of social media and cell phone management, and the importance of parent engagement.