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The latest news and developments from PACE.

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
  • PACE Awards Program is BACK and will reward a safety star with $5,000
    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
  • Updated drone FAQ now available
    Thursday, December 13, 2018
  • New resources to prepare facilities for winter weather available
    Monday, November 5, 2018
    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.
Previous Articles
  • 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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