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Pembroke Pines School Safety and Security Policy Updates

Original title: CLOSED DOOR SESSION: PURSUANT TO SECTION 281.301 F.S., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED DOOR SESSION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA WILL BE CONDUCTED PERTAINING TO SCHOOL SAFETY. MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2024-2025 PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER SCHOOLS (PPCS) FLORIDA SCHOOL SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL (FSSAT), 2024-2025 FSU/FSUS DISTRICT FSSAT BEST PRACTICES, UPDATED K-12 THREAT MANAGEMENT POLICY, UPDATED SAFER SPACES POLICY, UPDATED VISITOR INTRUDER CONTROL POLICY, AND TO APPLY AND RECEIVE THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL HARDENING GRANT.[REFERENCE ITEM NO. 8 ON THE 10/8/2024 CONSENT AGENDA].

October 8, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This action establishes new security protocols for Pembroke Pines charter schools and initiates the application process for state-funded school safety infrastructure improvements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pembroke Pines Charter School students and staff

These individuals will be subject to new threat management, visitor control, and safety policies.

Pembroke Pines City Commission

The commission is responsible for approving the safety policies and authorizing the grant application.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 8, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Pembroke Pines City Commission is reviewing updates to school safety policies and security protocols for city charter schools. The commission is also moving to apply for state funding through the 2024-2025 Grant.

Key Facts

  • The City Commission is holding a closed-door session regarding school safety under Section 281.301 F.S.
  • The commission is moving to approve the 2024-2025 Florida School Safety Risk Assessment Tool (FSSAT) for city charter schools.
  • The commission is moving to adopt the 2024-2025 FSU/FSUS District FSSAT Best Practices.
  • The commission is moving to approve an updated K-12 Threat Management Policy.
  • The commission is moving to approve an updated Safer Spaces Policy.
  • The commission is moving to approve an updated Visitor Intruder Control Policy.
  • The commission is moving to apply for and receive the 2024-2025 School Hardening Grant.
  • This item is listed as Item No. 8 on the 10/8/2024 Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the City Commission meeting behind closed doors?
The meeting is being held in a closed session pursuant to Section 281.301 of the Florida Statutes, which allows for private discussions regarding school safety and security measures.
What specific policies are being updated?
The commission is updating the K-12 Threat Management Policy, the Safer Spaces Policy, and the Visitor Intruder Control Policy.
What is the School Hardening Grant?
It is a state-funded grant program that the city is applying for to support physical security improvements at local charter schools.

Why It Matters

This action establishes new security protocols for Pembroke Pines charter schools and initiates the application process for state-funded school safety infrastructure improvements.

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Comprehensive Safety Overhaul

The city is simultaneously updating three distinct safety policies (Threat Management, Safer Spaces, and Visitor Intruder Control) alongside a new risk assessment tool, indicating a coordinated effort to modernize school security.

Pembroke Pines Charter Schools

Connected Entities

other2024-2025 School Hardening Grant“The state grant program the city is applying to for security funding.”Map →
organizationCity of Pembroke Pines“The local government body conducting the session and managing the charter school”Map →
organizationPembroke Pines Charter Schools“The educational institutions subject to the new safety policies.”Map →
otherSection 281.301 F.S.“The Florida Statute authorizing the closed-door session regarding security.”Map →

Sources

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