Sarasota County offers warm weather, sunny beaches and the second-highest average salary in Florida. Even so, the district — like many others — struggles with open positions, recruiting and retention efforts.
Currently, the SCSPD has a total of 28 sworn officers.
At the March 26 workshop, board members also discussed bringing in officials from other school districts in order to learn more about similar resolutions that have passed elsewhere in the state.
The second-grade students at Alta Vista Elementary also organized a fundraiser in order to send school supplies to the students at St. Peter's School in Ghana.
On March 6, Sarasota County Schools announced the recipients of their “Honoring Our Own” award in honor of Women’s History Month.
According to Sarasota County Schools, the association is comprised of art leaders, schools and organizations from around the country.
Exercises in awareness and safety will be ongoing through the SCSPD at Sarasota County public schools.
