R10 Safety 1st Conference 2025: Full Schedule

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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8:00 am-9:00 am Registration/ Vendor Fair 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch Keynote Speaker
9:00 am-10:00 am Opening Keynote Speaker 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Breakout Sessions #2
10:15 am-11:15 am Breakout Sessions #1 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Closing Keynote Speaker
11:30 am-12:30 pm Breakout Sessions #2

A Vendor Fair and Breakfast will be available from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Please come out to support our conference sponsors.

10:15am CDT

Legal Perspectives in Student Health

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

Collin Room

Elevate student success by placing a spotlight on student well-being within your district. This session explores recent legislative efforts dedicated to addressing both the physical and mental health problems experienced by students. Join us for a discussion on important updates, including medication laws, SHAC (School Health Advisory Council) mandates, procedures for mental health and safety concerns, and more.

Speakers

Jasmine Wightman

Lead Attorney, Texas Association of School Boards

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Collin Room

LEGAL STRAND

11:30am CDT

Steady as She Goes: Navigating the Intertwined Roles of School Boards and District Administration in School Safety and Security

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT

Collin Room

School safety has eclipsed educational leadership to become the highest priority of parents, school districts, and the community. In this session, we will discover a four-pillar framework for a robust safety and security strategy that every board trustee and district administrator should have a basic understanding of. We’ll then explore ways school boards and district administration can effectively promote safe and secure schools, foster public confidence and harmonize their respective responsibilities in district governance, resource allocation, administration and policy.

Speakers

Joseph L. Parks

Attorney / Consultant, Law Office of Joseph L. Parks, PLLC

Joseph (Joe) Parks is a Texas attorney and consultant whose practice focuses on school safety, workplace investigations and training. A licensed attorney since 2004, he has experience in employment law, commercial litigation, school law and open government law. Joe previously... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Collin Room

LEGAL STRAND

1:45pm CDT

Armed Security Personnel: New Requirements & Other Considerations for Schools

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

Collin Room

The 88th Legislature required all public school districts to ensure the presence of armed security officers on all campuses. This presentation will explore the complexities of the legislation, as well as the formation of ISD police departments, School Marshalls, Guardians, and School Resource Officers.

Speakers

Trevor Hall

Attorney, POWELL LAW GROUP, LLP

Rick Lambert

Attorney / Partner, POWELL LAW GROUP, LLP

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Collin Room

LEGAL STRAND