Donations are an excellent way for school districts to acquire much-needed supplies, equipment, and vehicles without incurring additional costs. However, accepting donations requires careful consideration to ensure that the donations align with the district's needs and priorities and are safe for use by students and staff. Here are some of the best practices for donation acceptance by a school district for supplies, playground equipment, and vehicles like golf carts.

Athletics-related insurance exposures are risks that arise from participation in sports and other athletic activities. These risks can include injuries to participants, damage to property, and other liabilities. For organizations that provide athletic activities, such as schools, and public recreational facilities, it is important to take steps to prevent these risks by properly risk managing the exposure

School buses and maintenance vehicles are essential assets for many businesses. They are used to transport students, employees, and equipment, and they are a significant investment for schools and agencies. Unfortunately, these vehicles are also vulnerable to vandalism, theft, and other types of damage. Protecting these assets is essential for the success of many of your programs and needs. Here are some tips on how to protect work vehicles from vandalism: 

Emotional support animals (ESAs) in schools can present a number of challenges. Here are some of the most common:

One of the biggest challenges businesses face is managing staff shortages and recruiting new employees. In today’s competitive job market, finding and retaining qualified staff can be a significant headache for businesses of all sizes. But with the right strategies in place, it’s possible to overcome these challenges and build a robust and motivated workforce.

Insurance policies are either written as an Occurrence Policy or Claims-Made Policy.

Employees returning to work after a work-related injury can face many restrictions and hurdles during their reintegration into the workplace. These restrictions may include modified duty, physical limitations, and mental health. Most employers are willing to provide modified duty for their employees who have been injured on the job, as it provides an opportunity for the employer to support their employees and help them ease back into the workforce.

Whether you work from home or on campus, the biggest part of your safety on the job is up to you! Taking your role seriously in preventing accidents and using good ergonomics will help you avoid most issues that result in painful and time-consuming injuries. Paying attention to the basics of personal job safety is fundamental to a healthy and secure workplace for all.

The California Education Code authorizes and encourages school districts to make their facilities available for community use. From recreational activities, youth development organizations, musical and theatrical performances, and celebrations, outside use of your school grounds and amenities is a mutually-beneficial outreach to your neighbors. Opening your facilities for use outside of school hours does require you to exercise normal care to maintain safe conditions and reasonable control of risks to your property and the people who use your schools.

During 2022 to date, nearly two mass casualty events occurred each day in the U.S. The devastating loss of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas in May, punctuate the challenges of student safety in school facilities. While every risk cannot be eliminated, there are positive measures you can take to make your schools a safer environment for pupils and staff.