School safety technology can support campus security, but only when backed by the right people, procedures, training, and ...

The designation reflects the Fund's commitment to timely benefit payments, medical bill processing, and reporting of benefit ...

On July 8, 2024, Hurricane Beryl hammered the Gulf Coast. Winds approached 100 miles per hour. The storm dumped up to 10 inches of rain, causing widespread flooding and forcing Danbury ISD to close ...

Ask the Experts: Are Your After-Hours Event Secure? After-hours events such as sports and concerts introduce unique safety risks that districts typically don't encounter during the school day. In this ...

State law requires school districts to have an emergency operations plan. But when an emergency unfolds, even a well-developed plan can leave important questions unanswered: Who has authority to make ...

An emergency operations plan establishes how the district intends to respond when an emergency occurs. However, even a well-written plan may leave unanswered questions about who will make decisions, ...

Some risks are easy to spot. Think cluttered walkways, broken ladders, and frayed electrical cords, for example. Other risks escape all five senses, making them harder to uncover but equally important ...

Hail can damage most exposed surfaces, but the majority of damage is to roofs, followed by damage to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. How can Fund members minimize weather ...

When Fund members with Auto coverage are involved in vehicle collisions, our adjusters' start working to resolve the claim and get them back on the road quickly and cost-effectively. Claim-reporting ...

The start of the school year is filled with excitement, but without proactive risk oversight, small issues can quickly spiral. District leaders and risk managers should keep an eye on these common ...

Staffing agencies can help ensure the pool of qualified candidates keeps pace with demand for teachers and support staff, but leadership needs to understand the risks. If a vendor’s employee suffers a ...