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School Safety Citizens Advisory Committee

School Safety Citizens Advisory Committee

Update May 7, 2025

 
Update June 28, 2024

 

Update October 26, 2023 – Results of Fall 2023 School Safety Survey:

All Respondents (3,240) Community/Family (638) Staff (354) Students (2,248)

Attended a School With a Uniformed Police Officer?

Yes: 56.3%
No: 43.7%

Attended a School with a Uniformed Police Officer?

Yes: 58.8%
No: 41.2%

Attended a School with a Uniformed Police Officer?

Yes: 26.3%
73.7%

Attended a School with a Uniformed Police Officer?

Yes: 34.7%
No: 65.3%

In Favor of Uniformed Officers in Schools Aligned with Policy 4311?

Yes: 48.4%
No: 22.3%
Unsure: 28.9%

In Favor of Uniformed Officers in Schools Aligned with Policy 4311?

Yes: 65.7%
No: 21.5%
Unsure: 12.8%

In Favor of Uniformed Officers in Schools Aligned with Policy 4311?

Yes: 68.9%
No: 15.5%
Unsure: 15.5%

In Favor of Uniformed Officers in Schools Aligned with Policy 4311?

Yes: 40.3%
No: 24.2%
Unsure: 35.5%

 

Background
On September 28, 2023, the Olympia School Board approved a charter calling for the creation of a School Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The committee is projected to begin meeting in October 2023. Its purpose is two-fold:

  • To assist the superintendent in crafting procedures to accompany Policy 4311 that will guide and inform any formal partnership with the school district and the City of Olympia.
  • To assist the superintendent in crafting a draft Memorandum of Understanding to serve as the springboard for any negotiation between the district and the City of Olympia for any future school/external staff.

 

As outlined in the committee charter, the procedures will include an emphasis on a holistic approach, including consultation, multi-tiered support systems, crisis response unit members, and any other external staff including uniformed officers. 

 
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