The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces it is accepting applications through Friday, June 7, for a new Student Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee. The BOCC adopted a resolution outlining the creation, authority, membership and administrative duties of the committee on May 29.
The committee will serve in an advisory capacity to the BOCC and is charged with pursuing community and expert input to make recommendations that ensure the safety and security of students and staff. The committee will coordinate through the Office of the County Administrator for staff support as needed.
The Student Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee will consist of 15 voting members to serve voluntarily without compensation. Voting members will consist of a BOCC appointee; two residents each from Districts 1, 2 and 3; a representative of the Calvert Education Association; a representative of the Calvert Association of Educational Support Staff; two representatives of the Sheriff’s Office; a representative of the Maryland State Police Barrack U; one member with background in mental health and well-being; one member with background in treatment of substance abuse; and one representative of the Maryland Center for School Safety.
Nonvoting members will include the Deputy County Administrator, the Community Resources Director, the Communications & Media Relations Director and the Superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools.
Those interested in serving may complete an online application form through the county government website at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/MemberApplication by Friday, June 7. More information about the committee is available online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/SSWAC.
The committee’s formation was prompted by comments received from parents, students, teachers, staff and the Sheriff’s Office regarding increased violence and harmful behaviors taking place within county schools. The committee is intended to facilitate collaboration among members of the community and government agencies that may provide resources to enact the committee’s recommendations.
For questions, please contact SSWAC@calvertcountymd.gov.
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