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2023

PACE Premium Information 2023
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Free Speech Rights of Staff – 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Update
Monday, January 30, 2023
Resources to address uptick in fentanyl-related overdoses
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Safety is PACE’s top priority, and we believe it is critically important to share information about fentanyl’s dangers with our members, students and families.

2022

PACE expands risk management team
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
The MVP (most valuable person) in your district – your key contact
Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Do you know who your key contact is? PACE Key Contacts have important roles.
School safety teams participate in reunification training
Tuesday, August 23, 2022

PACE sponsored the two-day school safety training Aug. 15-16 in Central Oregon.
PACE Mid-Year Update 2021-22
Monday, January 31, 2022

Read about how PACE has supported its members the last 6 months

2021

Renewal rates in 2021-22
Thursday, May 20, 2021

Recent large claims in SAM and cybersecurity, and high reinsurance rates have resulted in an average 15% increase in renewal rates.
PACE Day delivers more opportunities to learn about school safety
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
PACE Awards recognize two districts, safety director
Tuesday, April 20, 2021

The awards highlight significant contributions made in 2020-21 to the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education program.
Cybersecurity Survey and Webinar
Monday, April 19, 2021

2020

SawStop saves student's finger
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
McKenzie School District gets a boost following wildfire loss
Monday, November 9, 2020
New specialist aims to prevent abuse in schools
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
PACE Safety Star Award Winners
Monday, September 28, 2020
Wildfire Resources - September 2020
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Class Action IDEA Complaint
Monday, August 31, 2020
Renewal rates set to increase in 2020-21
Friday, April 24, 2020

Recent large claims and high reinsurance rates have resulted in an average 17% increase in renewal rates.
Keep your Zoom meetings secure
Tuesday, March 31, 2020

As more people communicate via Zoom Meeting, make sure that you are keeping them secure with the below tips.
Stay up-to-date with the Oregon Department of Education's coronavirus resources page
Monday, March 2, 2020

ODE's website contains the most recent information available on how the coronavirus is affecting schools in Oregon.
Districts can apply for emergency preparedness system grant
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

2019

Oregon Department of Agriculture has a new guidance for Pesticides in Schools
Friday, June 7, 2019
Student Videos Aim to STOP Predators
Monday, June 17, 2019
The FAA has Issued an Interim Safety Guidance - Updated Drone FAQ now available
Friday, June 7, 2019
PACE Day delivers opportunities to learn about school safety
Thursday, April 18, 2019

PACE held a reconfigured day of networking and learning Thursday at the Salem Convention Center.
Updated drone FAQ now available
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Reminder for Drone Users: Annual Report Due to ODA January 31, 2019
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Attention Required - PACE members intergovernmental agreement
Monday, January 7, 2019

Updated language for PACE Trust Agreement

2018

Win $5,000 as the PACE Safety Star
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Attention Required - PACE Members Joinder to Trust Agreement
Friday, December 14, 2018
PACE offers $5,000 scholarships for student-made videos
Thursday, December 20, 2018

Now until Jan. 31, PACE will seek the best student-made videos around this concept: #STOPpredators.
PACE student video contest
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Video Contest on preventing boundary invasion and sexual harassment of students
Resources to prepare facilities for winter weather available
Thursday, December 12, 2019

Winter Weather Preparations
Grant funds to reduce saw injuries for PACE members
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

PACE's goal is to help members prevent serious student injuries through the safety features included in SawStop saws.
PACE Day delivers more opportunities to learn about school safety
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Sessions included limiting athletic liability, preventing sports-related bullying, navigating Title IX, responding to crises and avoiding employment lawsuits.
PACE offers trainings to prepare districts for real-world challenges
Thursday, February 8, 2018

PACE offers regional training sessions on March 19, 21 & 22, 2018. Topic will focus on employment practices liability.
Playground Safety Center
Friday, March 16, 2018

Tips and resources for keeping playground equipment safe (login required).
Prepare for potential student protests with these PACE resources
Friday, March 9, 2018

In response to events stemming from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, PACE is recording a webinar about “Student Rights Regarding Walkouts and Other Protests.”
PACE plans free webinar Tuesday on student protest rights
Friday, March 2, 2018

In response to events stemming from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, PACE is offering a free webinar about “Student Rights Regarding Walkouts and Other Protests.”
Webinar on assessing safety threats to your schools and campuses
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Threat Assessment
NEW Trainings Specialize in Drone Safety
Thursday, January 11, 2018

Four-day training on how to operate drones.
RFP for Liability, Property and Workers Comp Claims Audit
Friday, January 5, 2018

SDIS and PACE are seeking proposals for 2018 Liability, Property and Workers Compenstation Claims Audit

2017

Webinar provides 10 tips to avoid winter weather liability
Thursday, December 14, 2017

Winter Weather Liability
Concussion records request requires schools' attention
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Tips to make children's outdoor play environments safer.
Updated PACE Boundary Invasion Toolkit
Friday, October 6, 2017

The updated Boundary Invasion Toolkit is designed to prevent and identify sexual contact between school employees and students.
Legislative Update - webinar
Friday, September 22, 2017

Legislative Update
PACE Employment Practices Toolkit is back AGAIN this year!
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

The toolkit provides resources and a financial incentive to help PACE members mitigate liabilities.
PACE grant funds made available to members for a third time to reduce saw injuries
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

PACE Safety SawStop & Sawtstop Blade Replacement Grant Program(s) applications available for download.
School sports face restrictions based on air quality.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Haze from forest fires has prompted the Oregon School Activities Association to issue guidelines for restricting activities.
New resources designed to help schools navigate legal currents.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Resources now available on our website.
PACE offers trainings to prepare districts for real-world challenges
Friday, August 4, 2017

PACE offers regional training sessions from Sept. 12 to Oct. 11, with stops in seven cities. Topics range from cyberbullying to employment practices and boundary invasions.
Attorney discussed cyberbullying on OPB
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

OPB's "Think Out Loud" - cyberbullying discussion, July 24
Cyberbullying insight and poverty in schools
Monday, July 17, 2017

Confernce offers insight on cyberbullying
Recreational immunity bill for public lands passes legislature
Friday, June 16, 2017

The Legislature approved a bill Wednesday that gives public employees and volunteers immunity from civil liability when individuals use public land for free recreation.
Cyber attack, data breach
Monday, June 5, 2017

Quick reference sheet now available.
SafeOregon tip line is growing, but organizers want to reach more students
Thursday, May 25, 2017

SafeOregon, a free tip line to prevent school tragedies, is trying to enroll all Oregon public K-12 schools.
Arson Prevention webinar
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Arson Prevention
Reduction in force webinar
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Webinar covers Oregon rules and regulations for reduction in force and how to prepare for reducing staff.
PACE Day highlights important school safety issues
Friday, April 28, 2017

The April 27 PACE Day brought together more than 150 education, insurance and legal professionals to learn about student safety and liability issues.
PACE Awards recognize InterMountain ESD as School Safety Star, others
Thursday, April 27, 2017

The PACE awards highlight significant contributions made in 2016 to the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education program.

PACE article outlines potential risks from court ruling
Thursday, August 25, 2016

A state Supreme Court ruling involving city of Portland property may have serious ramifications for public access to school grounds.
OSBA offers guidance on new Healthy and Safe Schools Plans
Monday, August 22, 2016

The State Board of Education adopted new rules this week requiring that public school districts, education service districts (ESDs) and charter schools submit to the state a preliminary safety and health plan by Oct. 1.
New PACE Transgender handout debuts
Friday, August 12, 2016

A handout to help adminstrators and board members stay up-to-date on their responsibilties to students.
New FAQs address drinking-water testing issue in schools
Friday, June 24, 2016

Resources include a guide from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; a sample parent letter; resources for staff, parents and community members; and information about coverage issues and the legal requirements for testing.
Most PACE mail unaffected by OSBA address changes
Thursday, April 14, 2016

OSBA plans to change its mailing address by July 1, but that will not affect most correspondence for PACE members.
PACE offers new special education behavior management training
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training program is embraced worldwide as a highly effective special education behavior management system for organizations committed to providing high-quality care and services in a respectful and safe environment.
PACE trustee meeting recap: Trustees commend PACE staff for UCC crisis assistance
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

With PACE’s far-reaching contacts and the infrastructure of Oregon School Public Relations Association colleagues available to call on in the time of need, PACE was able to draw in important partners.
PACE offers risk management regional trainings
Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Staff responsible for enacting risk management protocols are encouraged to attend these regional trainings to learn more about the responsibilities of a risk management coordinator, liability issues, property issues, mandatory reporting, fraud, crime, employment, bullying and social media exposures.
PACE trustee meeting recap: Trustees formulate strategic plan
Tuesday, August 4, 2015

The PACE Board of Trustees spent much of its July 24 meeting discussing the insurance pool’s three- to five-year strategic direction and goals.
PACE offers ways to help members address new marijuana law
Thursday, June 18, 2015

Oregon Ballot Measure 91 legalized recreational marijuana for those 21 and older, allowing adults to possess up to 8 ounces of "dried" marijuana and up to four plants.
PACE Day provides members with valuable safety resources
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

This year’s topics ranged from cyber security to managing crises to eliminating bullying to environmental design.
PACE Awards recognize two districts, risk management coordinator
Friday, April 24, 2015

The awards highlight significant contributions made in 2014 to the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education program.
April 20-24 is Playground Safety Week
Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Tips to make children's outdoor play environments safer.
Registration opens for Certified Playground Safety Inspector class
Friday, February 13, 2015

The CPSI course provides participants with the training needed to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards.
PACE Member Benefit: New Boundary Invasion Toolkit Checklist
Monday, February 9, 2015

To aid PACE members in their efforts to implement the toolkit and keep students safe, PACE has added a checklist to the Boundary Invasion Toolkit, to help keep track of their progress.
Preventive steps in winter will help keep insurance rates down
Monday, January 13, 2014

Suggestions from PACE to prevent water-related losses from frozen pipes.
PACE Alert: Avoiding Weather Damage to Buildings
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Here are a few items to remember when preparing to reopen/occupy your buildings after this cold spell.
PACE trustees hear about improved outlook
Friday, December 6, 2013
Districts get ready for another school year with preventive PACE training
Monday, September 9, 2013

Popular sessions include training in CPR, first aid and the use of defibrillators, and student and/or playground supervision.
PACE sets goals for next year and beyond
Monday, September 9, 2013

PACE trustees held a brainstorming session at their regular July meeting to plan goals for 2014.
Register-Guard article tackles issue of arming school personnel
Monday, August 12, 2013

After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, PACE changed its insurance requirements "to make schools as safe as possible."
PACE trustees adopt language strengthening coverage document
Friday, June 7, 2013

Language changes in PACE property coverage document will take effect for the next policy renewal.
PACE offers school safety recommendations
Friday, May 10, 2013

PACE encourages members to develop comprehensive school safety plans that address prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

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