What changed in Collier County government the week of Apr 6 — Apr 12, 2026

Collier County School Board adopted Policy 8420 on Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Emergency Response, establishing comprehensive safety procedures for all public schools in the district. The policy requires schools to develop emergency preparedness plans in consultation with law enforcement and fire safety agencies, conduct regular drills, maintain locked classroom doors and campus access points, establish safe shelter areas, and implement a mobile panic alert system...

The Collier County School Board adopted Policy 8405 on school safety, establishing comprehensive guidelines to maintain safe and drug-free schools. The policy requires the Superintendent to develop and annually review a District Emergency Plan involving law enforcement and community agencies...

Collier County School Board adopted Policy 5350 on student suicide prevention, awareness, and screening to address youth suicide as a leading cause of death in Florida. The policy requires all instructional staff to complete two hours of suicide awareness and prevention training every three years, mandates use of Florida Department of Education-approved suicide risk assessment instruments, and establishes procedures for identifying at-risk students and responding to suicidal ideation...