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Agenda Plus
School Board of Clay County
December 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C14 - Board Approval to Apply for Safe Schools Canine Grant
Description

The District Office of Safety & Security seeks Board approval to apply for the Safe Schools Canine Grant. This approval is a mandatory prerequisite for the grant application process.

The purpose of this grant application is to secure funding from the General Revenue Fund, State of Florida, to implement a Safe School K-9 program. The Funding will support the deployment of a Canine team trained for firearm detection and to provide emotional support within schools.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office will serve as the designated law enforcement partner for this initiative.

Gap Analysis
Previous Outcomes

None

Expected Outcomes

The Board will approve the District Office of Safety & Security to apply for the grant. The School District Office of Safety and Security will apply for the Florida Safe Schools Canine Grant annually.

Strategic Plan Goal

Goal 4: Safe and Positive Learning Environment

Recommendation

Approve the District Office of Safety & Security to apply for the Safe Schools Canine Grant.

Contact
Bryce Ellis, Asst. Superintendent of Operations, bryce.ellis@myoneclay.net
Matthew Boyack, Director of Safety & Security, matthew.boyack@myoneclay.net
Financial Impact
No financial impact to the District. CCDS will apply for and receive funding through the grant to allow CCSO to manage and deploy the firearm detection dog throughout schools in the county.
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