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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 24, 2016 Page 13 opined the policies may have resulted in more expulsions over time than may have been necessary. From a common sense standpoint, Dr. Sicoli further opined that the policies didn’t always correct behavior, but there remained a need to bal- ance that with a safe learning environment for all. Dr. Sicoli advised that the School District held regular conversations with princi- pals and others related to suspension numbers and disparities, including a new part-time position assigned to oversee those efforts toward restorative practices. Dr. Sicoli noted this included positive behavior intervention and support as advo- cated by the State of Minnesota and alternatives to suspension, seeking better out- comes before suspension. Dr. Sicoli recognized there was still room for im- provement, but agreed it was an important topic affecting the lives of not only students but staff members as well. Regarding facility planning efforts, Councilmember Willmus asked if those meet- ings were open to the general public or if there was a way for them to listen to those discussions. Dr. Sicoli confirmed they were all public meetings, as well as available on the School District’s website via a link; and invited people to attend or watch. Mayor Roe thanked Dr. Sicoli for his attendance and for his timely annual update. Mayor Roe opined facilities planning was exciting and challenging for the dis- trict; and wished them the best with those efforts. Mayor Roe expressed his ex- citement about partnering opportunities, and encouraged residents and business owners of all ages to get involved and partner to help students make a good life for themselves. Specific to Ramsey County Attorney Choi’s task force and expulsion/suspension issues, Mayor Roe noted the Northeast Youth & Family Services (NYFS) organi- zation representing the nineteen-city area and their involvement with area school districts in youth development efforts. Dr. Sicoli confirmed that the school district and NYFS work with the same organ- izations, including making up the task force, even though it represented a diverse range of roles beyond the school district itself. 12.Public Hearings and Action Consideration a.Public Hearing for Public Input on a Portable Recording System, a/k/a Body Worn Cameras Policy Mayor Roe introduced Police Chief Rick Mathwig, and for the listening audience, clarified that this is a public hearing as mandated by 2016 state legislation to up- date existing Minnesota Data Practices Statute 13.82, subd. 2, involving portable recording systems, and requirements for governing bodies to incorporate public