Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/23/2024 - 5:00 PM
Category: Old Business and Action Items
Type: Info
Subject: Weapons Abatement Pilot Program Update
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Systemic Alignment
ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.
Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation
ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement
ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Policy: EB - School Crisis, Emergency Management, and Medical Emergency Response Plan
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
240523_Memo_Weapons Abatement Update_v2.pdf
240523_Att1_Presentation_Pilot Program Weapon Abatement Update_v2.pdf
240523_Att2_ Weapons Abatement Program Mid-Year Survey.pdf
240523_Att3_ Weapons Abatement Program Mid-Year Survey_DATA FILE.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: The Department of Facilities and Operations, Office of Safety and Security Services, is providing an update on the weapons abatement pilot program.
Background: The School Board approved the implementation of a weapons abatement pilot program in March 2023
The pilot program began in all secondary locations in May 2023
An update was provided to the School Board on the weapons abatement pilot program on February 22, 2024
A stakeholder survey on the weapons abatement pilot program was opened on April 5, 2024 and closed on April 28, 2024
Final recommendation on the future of the weapons abatement pilot program is being presented to the School Board on May 23, 2024
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the presentation, survey results and final recommendation from staff on the weapons abatement pilot program.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Alicia Hart - Chief Operating Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Superintendent