Schools Safety Task Force

CHARGE 

The charge to the Schools Safety Task Force adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on November 15, 2022 is as follows:

1. Discuss ways in which the Orange County government, schools, law enforcement, and community can enhance the safety of the school environment to protect from external threats and promote the education of Orange County K-12 public school students;
2. Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners new or amended policies, ordinances, and/or practices that will address those external threats and provide a safer school environment for our students.

TASK FORCE TIMELINE

The Task Force will conduct its meetings between January and June of 2023, holding a minimum of six (6) meetings during that timeframe.

MEMBERS

A list of the Task Force members is available at: https://www.orangecountync.gov/1708/Boards-and-Commissions 

MEETING INFORMATION

The Schools Safety Task Force’s first meeting occurred at 5:30 pm on February 23, 2023 in the Donna S. Baker Meeting Room in the Whitted Building in Hillsborough, NC.

The Schools Safety Task Force’s second meeting occurred at 5:30 pm on March 23, 2023 in the Donna S. Baker Meeting Room in the Whitted Building in Hillsborough, NC.

The Schools Safety Task Force’s third meeting is scheduled for 5:30 pm on April 13, 2023 in the Donna S. Baker Meeting Room in the Whitted Building in Hillsborough, NC.

These meetings are open to the public to attend.

AGENDAS AND MEETING SUMMARIES

Agendas for Schools Safety Task Force meetings are available prior to the meetings.  Meeting Summaries are available following approval.

Agendas and Meeting Summaries are available at: https://www.orangecountync.gov/AgendaCenter

If you have any comments or questions regarding the Schools Safety Task Force, please email Greg Wilder at gwilder@orangecountync.gov