In the course of the Leon County School Board assembly on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, the Board heard from Chief John Hunkiar concerning the Secure School Evaluation. As well as, he gave a quick replace on a few of the steps LCS takes to guard college students on campus.
He said each faculty property is geo-fenced, there are safety stations on some campuses linked to mass notification programs and faculty radio programs. Not too long ago, two School Security Analysts have been introduced on to observe knowledge and knowledge that comes into the safety workplace. They’ve evaluated over 3000 inquiries and, from these, investigated 276 suicide dangers and 106 behavioral dangers.
Some new implementations are upgrading the radio programs, offering higher digicam protection within the stadiums, and enhancing customer administration programs.
In response to Vice-Chair Darryl Jones, he has obtained suggestions from principals from a number of colleges, they usually have reported an uptick in suspensions and expulsions.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Alan Cox mentioned up to date COVID-19 knowledge through the assembly. He said roughly Eight out of each 10 LCS workers are vaccinated. Additionally, within the final eight days, the common variety of constructive instances is all the way down to about 5 college students a day.
Dr. Cox’s suggestions to the Board embody:
• There ought to be no adjustments within the present quarantine protocol.
• A change within the present medical op-out choice for masks to a guardian opt-out choice for grades Ok-8.
• Additionally, open campuses for volunteers/mentors and reinstate subject journeys however comply with social distancing and masks pointers.
The Board voted 3-1 to just accept a guardian opt-out choice for grades Ok-8.
Board Member Alva Striplin inspired Hanna to withdraw the lawsuit towards the state. She additionally really helpful halting the opening of campuses and to not permitting guests again on campus simply but. Nonetheless, she does assist the adjustments to the masks choices for fogeys.
Striplin then made two motions which failed on account of an absence of assist. The motions have been to direct the superintendent to draft a letter stating the LCSB is in compliance with the state orders. Additionally, to have Hanna withdraw the lawsuit.
The Board authorised the negotiation with the architectural agency of MLD Architects, LLC the best ranked agency, for Griffin Center School Reworking and Renovations to constructing 15 and Related Areas Mission.
The Board additionally authorised the negotiation with the architectural agency of Hoy+Stark Architects, P.A. for the Hartsfield Elementary School, constructing 2 Cafeteria Substitute Mission.
The Board authorised the HoyStark Architects, P.A., to offer skilled companies at Rickards Excessive School Section V, within the quantity of $34,202.00. Companies embody architectural and engineering companies to reroof of the present buildings 13, 18, and 19.
The Board additionally authorised the demolition and elimination of 20 transportable buildings at PACE Secondary School. The bid was awarded to Demco Environmental, LLC, which submitted the bottom bid within the quantity of $68,500.
