We show you how a hypothetical termination of employment letter written in vague language opens the school to scrutiny. We then rewrite the letter in clear language that explains the specific reasons ...

During the 2024-25 multi-hazard emergency operations plan (EOP) review cycle, the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) will evaluate every school district’s EOP Basic Plan and Cybersecurity Annex. The ...

(Austin) — The TASB Risk Management Fund won a unanimous jury verdict in Coleman County on Friday, Aug. 11, against a property claim lawsuit brought in 2021 by a West Central Texas school district.

Many school districts rely on a select group of employees to respond when an incident happens. That system works well for addressing accidents after they occur, but it can also mean missing valuable ...

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 ...

Irving ISD earned a 2026 Fund Excellence Award for its Loss Control Committee initiative. There is no template for managing risk in schools. Custodial staff face different hazards than teachers. The ...

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.

The 350 risk managers, HR professionals, facilities personnel, and other school employees who came together for the Fund Members’ Conference in April brought a spectrum of experiences, perspectives, ...

In light of a resolution recently passed by the Texas State Republican Executive Committee, here’s a list of inaccurate statements about the TASB Risk Management Fund and a closer look at the facts.

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 ...

Risk management programs thrive on constant evaluation and improvement. If your employees suffered fewer injuries this quarter than last quarter, you’d probably count the decrease as a sign of ...

A custodian strains his shoulder while lifting a trash can. A teacher’s muscles are tired after a long day of standing in front of her class. A bus driver’s back throbs every Friday afternoon. These ...