February 2, 2023

As part of our commitment to open and transparent communication, we are pleased to share a summary of each District Safety Advisory Council Meeting.

DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL

Five years ago, FCPS became a national model for our comprehensive approach to school safety that went beyond facility upgrades and security enhancements to include full-time nurses and significant investments in mental health professionals.

As a school system that values continuous improvement, part of our natural rhythm is to look at what we’re doing, evaluate our progress, and plan for next steps. To that end, Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins reconvened the District Safety Advisory Council to review the existing Comprehensive 10-Point Safety Investment Plan and recommend ways to continue providing safe campuses for all students and staff.

The panel is comprised of 29 parents, educators, first responders, city officials, and business, faith, and community leaders selected for their experience and expertise in the area of safety and emergency management. See the full list of members here

TONIGHT'S DISCUSSION

The first meeting of the 2023 District Safety Advisory Council was an opportunity to review the work of the 2018 panel, and the implementation of the Comprehensive 10-Point Safety Investment Plan.

FCPS Police Chief Martin Schafer kicked off the meeting by providing a historical perspective on the work that took place in 2018. District leaders, including Schafer, Chief of Student Support Services Dedeeh Newbern, and Chief Operating Officer Myron Thompson reviewed each of the tenets of the Comprehensive 10-Point Safety Investment Plan individually and provided a status update.

View the PowerPoint presentation here

Watch the meeting here

GET INVOLVED

Up-to-date information will be housed at www.fcps.net/safety

You can ask questions or submit comments for the council here

Be on the lookout for a survey later this month and other opportunities to engage.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The next meetings of the District Safety Advisory Council are:

• Feb. 9 at Tates Creek High School – Student panel to hear their needs, concerns, and recommendations
• Feb. 16 at 450 Park Place – Experts’ advice on refining best practices in school safety, mental health, and juvenile justice