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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOlympic Eductional Service District 114,,\.,2\,z1. --."a\.r Olympic Educational Seruice District 114 105 National Avenue North . Bremerton, WA 98312 (360) 4786880 - FAX (360) 405-5813 Serving fle /\?scp & Ot{rpb tunhsukr Office of the Superintendent Gregory J. Lynch April 21,2017 Patrick Downie, Mayor City of Port Angeles 321 E. 5rh streer PO Box I 150 Port Angeles, WA 98362 RE: OESD School Safety and Security Cooperative Invitation Dear Malor Downie, Please accept this invitalion to attend the Olympic Educational Service District I l4 (OESD I 14) School Safety and Security Cooperative Executive Leadership Nerwarking Brcakfasl on May 8, 2017, 7:30 AM at the Silverdale Beach Hotel (Best Western! RSVP by contacting Teri Lee at 160-405-5817 or tlee@oesdl l4.org. The Cooperative was formed in 2014 and includes schooldistrics in Kitsap, Jefferson, Clallam and Nonh Mason Counlies. Its charter is to assist school districts with preventing, preparing and responding to emergencies; either natural or man-made. A major focus ofthe Cooperative is to provide coordination and communication between all stakeholders who provide school safety and security support. Our stakeholders include law enforcement, mental health, local and federal govemment emergency management services (EMS). Recently, all Kitsap County law enforcement and emergency management services (First Responders) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) specif,ing how they will work together in responding to a crisis. Firsl Responder leadership emphasized the importance of written agreements ahead ofa crisis and suggested exploring the development ofa similar MOU between school districs, law enforcement, fire and emergency management in supporl ofschool districts throughout our region. Because lhe size ofthe supponing stakeholder group could extend beyond traditional partnerships and j urisdictions during a significant school crisis, a more inclusive MOU needs to be explored. To promote our collective efforts, and more clearly communicate with the various communities, a draft resolution announcing our partnership and the steps necessary for potentially developing a more inclusive MOU between stakeholders will be a topic ofdiscussion during our Networking Breakfost on May 8, 2017. The intent in developing a common resolution is to share the information with elected boards and other govemment officials and enlist their support ofour colleclive efforts. To further promole our efforts to the greater community and as a demonstration ofunity, we are inviting members ofthe local media to join us for our breakfasl discussion. Plan to join us. We look forward to seeitrg you. Feel free to contact me any time at 360-478-6880 or via email glynch@oesdl l4.ore. Regards, Gregory J Board of Dir€cto]3 Elizabelh Drew a Carl Johnson a Shirley Johnson a Katie Proleau a Donn Ring a Conrad Green a Clifi Huenergard Gregory J. Lynch, Superintendent h( Superinten oESD 114 Ir a Together be O D 114 Olympic Educational Service District 114 105 National Avenin heath • Bremerton, WA 98312 (3501) 478-6880 • FAX (360) 405-5813 suving the soya&0"Pic Poninsuids Office of the Superintendent Gregory J. Lynch .lune 2 , 20)17 Patrick Downie, Mayor � �� City of Port Angeles PO Box 1150, 321 L 5th street Port Angeles A862 Dear Mayor [::Downie, As hart of multi-county regional effort to enhance school safety and security(SSS)please.see the attached proposed resolution. For three years now,the Olympic Educational Service District has periodically convened senior leadership meetings focusing on topics that would improve SSS, and coordination and communications between stakeholders. Stakeholders included senior leaders from Kitsap, Mason,Clal lam and Jefferson Counties as well as Emergency and LaNv Enforcement leaders covering school districts, community colleges and multiple jurisdictions at the Tribal,community,,city,and county levels throughout the region. 'rhes stakeholders recently gathered during a May 20117 regional school safety and security breakfast in Silverdale,and reviewed the attached resolution. The purpose of the resolution is to: • Formalize our collective commitment to enhance SSS and build partnerships. • Highlight the need to continuously improve communications and coordination. • Raise public awareness about ongoing efforts to improve SSS between school districts,community colleges and multiple jurisdictions at;the Tribal,community,city, and county levels. • Positively influence SSS related state legislation.. • Use as a means to garner additional resources e.g, state and federal grants. • Fork on a document highlighting SSS common terms of reference to enhance interagency communication and coordination during an emergency. In conjunction with alae stakeholders listed above,we ask governing commissioners,boards,and councils to consider supporting the attached resolution and let us know your level of interest in participating by September 21 by contacting°rina Schulz at tschu11t gtl,14o or 360-478-68801. If there is a preferred point of contact in your organization,please provide us with their contact information. An invitation will soon be coming your way with additional details for our next Regional SSS breakfast on September 25,2017. All state legislators in our Region will receive a similar invitation. During the September 25 meeting,we will review several SSS initiatives, including an update on our resolution progress. Thank you in advance for your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, t Carl R. John n, Gregor n Board Chair Superit tdent Cal..,/ts: Enclosure, Cc: (k.itsap,Mason,Clallam and Jefferson Counties)Law Enforcement and Fire Chiefs„Community Colleges and School District leaders,Mental Health professionals,County Emergency„encyr Mana ement leaders,.County Commissioners,Mayors,Tribal Council Leaders Board of Directors Elizabeth brew 0 Carl Johnson 0 Shirley Johnston 0 Katie Proteau 0 Donn Ring• Conrad Careen 0 Cliff Huenergard Olympic Educational Service District. Inter-Agency School Safety and Security Resolution for Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason Counties WHEREAS, (insert name of local government (tribal, city, county), community college, school district) supports the right of students and staff to attend colleges and schools that are safe and free from violence and harassment; and WHEREAS, establishing a strong senior leadership commitment at city, county, state, tribal, community college and school district levels where shared ownership for school safety is recognized by all leaders and a commitment to foster partnerships between local government including city/county government elected officials,tribal councils, community college boards, and school boards remains essential; and WHEREAS, providing a safe college and school environment that ensures both the physical and emotional safety of students and staff creates the conditions necessary to foster academic achievement; and WHEREAS, the most effective approach to creating safe college and school environment requires a comprehensive, coordinated effort including local government, community colleges, school districts, law enforcement, emergency services and communitywide strategies where all institutions, organizations and individuals accept responsibility for their critical roles and collaborate to establish a positive environment for teaching and learning in our colleges and schools; and WHERAS, during a large-scale emergency, natural or man-made, regardless of city, county, school district or reservation boundaries and jurisdictions, community colleges, school districts, law enforcement and emergency services will be required to work together to ensure student, staff and community member safety; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, (insert name of local government (tribal, city, county), community college, school district) is committed to attend periodic joint/inter-agency senior leadership meetings hosted by the Olympic Educational School District including college, school district, law enforcement and emergency services and mental health senior leaders to review and discuss matters pertaining to community college, school and community safety, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, (insert name of local government (tribal, city, county), community college, school district) is committed to working on a memorandum of understanding outlining common vocabulary and procedures that could be adopted by community colleges, school districts, and first responders at the city and county levels in order to enhance planning, communications, coordination and response time during a natural or man-made crisis impacting community colleges and school districts.