The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) will request basic multi-hazard emergency operations plans and cybersecurity annexes documents from all independent school districts, open-enrollment charter ...

We often receive questions from Fund members about buying or renting inflatable bounce houses or moon walks for school carnivals or celebrations. Sometimes these events are managed by the school and ...

The Fund has seen an uptick in workers’ compensation claims involving member employees who fell on the job, injured themselves, and underwent surgery. The employees ranged from the mid-20s to mid-70s.

Texas public school districts transport about 1.5 million students to their campuses each school day, and most trips occur without collisions or injuries. When they do happen, however, they command ...

Help prevent slips, trips, and falls in educational settings with practical safety tips for all roles, teachers to custodians. Learn district-wide strategies and reporting steps to keep campuses safe.

Round Rock ISD Risk Manager George Scherer is on a mission to embed workplace safety in the district's culture. He has an ally in Director of Custodial Services Quincy Bland. Collaborating with ...

Those in a learning environment are exposed to germs and potentially infectious agents daily. Any bodily fluid carries the risk of disease and puts you in danger of infection, from cleaning up a ...

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 ...

Most workplace injuries don’t come from major mishaps. They stem from employees rushing routine tasks or disregarding procedures. You can’t eliminate these tasks, but supervisors can make safety part ...

The TASB Risk Management Fund is always looking for innovative ways to prevent loss at Texas school districts and be at the forefront of emerging threats. That is why the Fund launched its first-ever ...

Preventative maintenance can save money for schools and minimize operational disruptions by extending the lifecycles of roofs, boilers, and other property. The TASB Risk Management Fund won a ...

Back-to-school season is underway, and families are starting to settle into their daily routines, like doing homework, packing lunches, and navigating pick-ups and drop-offs. Crossing guards are key ...