Welcome to the Region 10 Safety 1st Conference: Making Schools Safe!
Region 10’s ESC Safety 1st Conference: Making Schools Safe will mirror our regional focus on students by providing this service to help lead school staff to solutions that focus upon greater safety on school campuses.
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Human trafficking is a pervasive and complex issue that often intersects with schools and affecting vulnerable populations. Delve into the intricacies of human trafficking, its connection to schools and the vital role school personnel play in addressing this issue. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge, tools, and awareness necessary to identify and respond to human trafficking within their community.
During this session, we will examine real-world examples of threats made toward schools in the North Texas area. We will explore the intricacies of each situation, from the nature of the threats to the comprehensive mitigation strategies implemented. We will gain an understanding of the challenges faced and the proactive measures taken to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the school community as a whole.
This panel discussion will explore perspectives and experiences from panelists to focus on current topics of Texas HB3, Guardians, Marshals and school security options, staffing, funding and the critical components of coordination between school administrators and law enforcement in school environments.
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official, university-level research center at Texas State University. Tasked by the Texas Education Code and the Governor's Homeland Security Strategic Plan with key school safety initiatives and mandates. TxSSC serves as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout the state of Texas. This session will review safety mandates and updates for all public school and charter districts and discuss current and upcoming compliance safety measures.
School districts are increasingly taking action to provide school-based law enforcement (SBLE) services to enhance their safety & security programs and meet legislative requirements outlined in HB 3. Have you considered the impact on your worker’s compensation and liability programs? The rules apply differently for law enforcement officers, meaning school district exposure is also different.
The District Vulnerability Assessment required by HB3 in the 88th legislative session is an assessment and improvement tool for both the Texas Education Agency, Office of School Safety and Security and for Superintendents designed to evaluate a district’s current safety posture aligned with statutory requirements. The assessment will evaluate how a district puts their safety plans and objectives into action through training of staff and students, internal evaluation of facilities, as well as the integration of technology with the goal of providing districts with technical expertise to assist every school district to achieve compliance with established safety standards. This evaluation tool will provide district leadership with information, guidance and technical assistance to prioritize safety requirements and leverage district resources to maximize education outcomes for students and staff.
