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School officials praise police response after drill, announce open enrollment and levy renewal
Summary
A school official thanked the Brooklyn Police Department for its response during a recent drill that required dismissal of roughly 1,200 students and staff. The city's school liaison said open enrollment opened March 3 and reminded residents a May renewal levy would not raise taxes.
Dr. Clarus, speaking during the council's public comment period, thanked the Brooklyn Police Department and school safety partners following a recent security incident and subsequent dismissal process.
"I could not be more thankful for the continuous relationship we have with the city. Kudos to Chief Milke, Officer Meadows for really everything they did... and really I'm here to say thank you to our students and our families and our staff who were absolutely amazing that afternoon," Dr. Clarus said. He said the district dismissed about 1,200 students and staff in about an hour and 45 minutes.
Kelly Kroll, the city council liaison for the school board, provided several updates. She said open enrollment opened March 3 and has drawn strong interest, including inquiries from alumni living outside the district. Kroll emphasized that open enrollment is not intended as a revenue source but as a way to retain tax dollars within the district by filling unoccupied seats. She also clarified that an upcoming renewal levy on the May ballot "does not create new tax" and that it continues the original voted amount. Kroll offered the treasurer's office as a contact for tax questions and listed upcoming school events including a community open house at the high school on April 12 and a drama-club performance of The Wizard of Oz (date in March not specified). She also said Dr. Clarus will host community coffee chats in coming months.
Both speakers addressed the relationship between the district and city safety forces; Dr. Clarus cited the incident as evidence that drills and partnerships are essential and praised communication between the district and police.
No formal council action on school policy or funding was recorded in the transcript during the public comment period.
