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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 Approval of School Justice Partnership Agreement with Orange County Public Schools City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761 Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: August 6, 2024 Item #: 11 Contact Name: Vincent Ogburn Department Director: Vincent Ogburn Contact Number: Ext. 3038 City Manager: Robert Frank Subject: Approval of School Justice Partnership Agreement with Orange County Public Schools. (Police Chief Ogburn) Background Summary: A School Justice Partnership agreement is a collaborative effort between educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and judicial systems to reduce student involvement with the criminal justice system. The development of this agreement is driven by the desire to create a more supportive and inclusive school environment. By implementing restorative justice practices, promoting positive behavioral interventions, and fostering collaboration between schools, law enforcement, and community organizations, School Justice Partnership Agreements aim to keep students engaged in their education and out of the criminal justice system. These agreements typically address minor school-based offenses through alternative disciplinary measures rather than arrests or court referrals. This approach benefits the individual students and contributes to safer and more equitable school communities. This agreement was initially signed in 2016. Issue: Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the School Justice Partnership Agreement with the Orange County Public Schools? Recommendations: Staff recommends the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the School Justice Partnership Agreement with the Orange County Public Schools. Attachments: 1. School Justice Partnership Agreement Financial Impacts: None. Type of Item: Consent CITY OF OCOEE SIGNATURE PAGE CITY: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA By: Rusty Johnson, Mayor ATTEST: Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED BY THE CITY OF OCOEE COMMISSION AT A MEETING HELD ON _____________________ ______, 20___ UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO. ____ FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA; APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY this ____ day of ________________, 20__. FISHBACK DOMINICK By: __________________________ Richard Geller, City Attorney