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The latest news and developments from PACE.
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Reminder for Drone Users: Annual Report Due to ODA January 31, 2019
Thursday, January 17, 2019
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Attention Required - PACE members intergovernmental agreement
Monday, January 7, 2019Updated language for PACE Trust Agreement
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PACE Awards Program is BACK and will reward a safety star with $5,000
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
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Attention Required - PACE Members Joinder to Trust Agreement
Friday, December 14, 2018
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PACE offers $5,000 scholarships for student-made videos
Thursday, December 20, 2018Now until Jan. 31, PACE will seek the best student-made videos around this concept: #STOPpredators.
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PACE student video contest
Tuesday, December 18, 2018Video Contest on preventing boundary invasion and sexual harassment of students
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Updated drone FAQ now available
Thursday, December 13, 2018
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New resources to prepare facilities for winter weather available
Monday, November 5, 2018Winter Weather Preparations
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Grant funds to reduce saw injuries for PACE members
Wednesday, October 17, 2018PACE's goal is to help members prevent serious student injuries through the safety features included in SawStop saws.
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PACE Day delivers more opportunities to learn about school safety
Thursday, April 19, 2018Sessions included limiting athletic liability, preventing sports-related bullying, navigating Title IX, responding to crises and avoiding employment lawsuits.
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PACE offers trainings to prepare districts for real-world challenges
Thursday, February 8, 2018PACE offers regional training sessions on March 19, 21 & 22, 2018. Topic will focus on employment practices liability.
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Playground Safety Center
Friday, March 16, 2018Tips and resources for keeping playground equipment safe (login required).
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Prepare for potential student protests with these PACE resources
Friday, March 9, 2018In response to events stemming from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, PACE is recording a webinar about “Student Rights Regarding Walkouts and Other Protests.”
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PACE plans free webinar Tuesday on student protest rights
Friday, March 2, 2018In response to events stemming from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, PACE is offering a free webinar about “Student Rights Regarding Walkouts and Other Protests.”
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Webinar on assessing safety threats to your schools and campuses
Tuesday, February 27, 2018Threat Assessment
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NEW Trainings Specialize in Drone Safety
Thursday, January 11, 2018Four-day training on how to operate drones.
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RFP for Liability, Property and Workers Comp Claims Audit
Friday, January 5, 2018SDIS and PACE are seeking proposals for 2018 Liability, Property and Workers Compenstation Claims Audit
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Webinar provides 10 tips to avoid winter weather liability
Thursday, December 14, 2017Winter Weather Liability
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Concussion records request requires schools' attention
Wednesday, October 18, 2017Tips to make children's outdoor play environments safer.
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Updated PACE Boundary Invasion Toolkit
Friday, October 6, 2017The updated Boundary Invasion Toolkit is designed to prevent and identify sexual contact between school employees and students.
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Legislative Update - webinar
Friday, September 22, 2017Legislative Update
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PACE Employment Practices Toolkit is back AGAIN this year!
Wednesday, September 20, 2017The toolkit provides resources and a financial incentive to help PACE members mitigate liabilities.
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PACE grant funds made available to members for a third time to reduce saw injuries
Wednesday, September 20, 2017PACE Safety SawStop & Sawtstop Blade Replacement Grant Program(s) applications available for download.
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School sports face restrictions based on air quality.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017Haze from forest fires has prompted the Oregon School Activities Association to issue guidelines for restricting activities.
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New resources designed to help schools navigate legal currents.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017Resources now available on our website.
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PACE offers trainings to prepare districts for real-world challenges
Friday, August 4, 2017PACE 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.
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Attorney discussed cyberbullying on OPB
Tuesday, July 25, 2017OPB's "Think Out Loud" - cyberbullying discussion, July 24
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Cyberbullying insight and poverty in schools
Monday, July 17, 2017Confernce offers insight on cyberbullying
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Recreational immunity bill for public lands passes legislature
Friday, June 16, 2017The Legislature approved a bill Wednesday that gives public employees and volunteers immunity from civil liability when individuals use public land for free recreation.
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Cyber attack, data breach
Monday, June 5, 2017Quick reference sheet now available.
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SafeOregon tip line is growing, but organizers want to reach more students
Thursday, May 25, 2017SafeOregon, a free tip line to prevent school tragedies, is trying to enroll all Oregon public K-12 schools.
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Arson Prevention webinar
Thursday, May 25, 2017Arson Prevention
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Reduction in force webinar
Wednesday, May 10, 2017Webinar covers Oregon rules and regulations for reduction in force and how to prepare for reducing staff.
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PACE Day highlights important school safety issues
Friday, April 28, 2017The April 27 PACE Day brought together more than 150 education, insurance and legal professionals to learn about student safety and liability issues.
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PACE Awards recognize InterMountain ESD as School Safety Star, others
Thursday, April 27, 2017The PACE awards highlight significant contributions made in 2016 to the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education program.
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PACE article outlines potential risks from court ruling
Thursday, August 25, 2016A state Supreme Court ruling involving city of Portland property may have serious ramifications for public access to school grounds.
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OSBA offers guidance on new Healthy and Safe Schools Plans
Monday, August 22, 2016The 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.
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New PACE Transgender handout debuts
Friday, August 12, 2016A handout to help adminstrators and board members stay up-to-date on their responsibilties to students.
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New FAQs address drinking-water testing issue in schools
Friday, June 24, 2016Resources 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.
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Most PACE mail unaffected by OSBA address changes
Thursday, April 14, 2016OSBA plans to change its mailing address by July 1, but that will not affect most correspondence for PACE members.
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PACE offers new special education behavior management training
Wednesday, January 20, 2016The 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.
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PACE trustee meeting recap: Trustees commend PACE staff for UCC crisis assistance
Wednesday, December 30, 2015With 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.
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PACE offers risk management regional trainings
Wednesday, September 23, 2015Staff 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.
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PACE trustee meeting recap: Trustees formulate strategic plan
Tuesday, August 4, 2015The PACE Board of Trustees spent much of its July 24 meeting discussing the insurance pool’s three- to five-year strategic direction and goals.
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PACE offers ways to help members address new marijuana law
Thursday, June 18, 2015Oregon 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.
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PACE Day provides members with valuable safety resources
Wednesday, May 27, 2015This year’s topics ranged from cyber security to managing crises to eliminating bullying to environmental design.
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PACE Awards recognize two districts, risk management coordinator
Friday, April 24, 2015The awards highlight significant contributions made in 2014 to the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education program.
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April 20-24 is Playground Safety Week
Wednesday, April 8, 2015Tips to make children's outdoor play environments safer.
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Registration opens for Certified Playground Safety Inspector class
Friday, February 13, 2015The CPSI course provides participants with the training needed to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards.
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PACE Member Benefit: New Boundary Invasion Toolkit Checklist
Monday, February 9, 2015To 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.
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Preventive steps in winter will help keep insurance rates down
Monday, January 13, 2014Suggestions from PACE to prevent water-related losses from frozen pipes.
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PACE Alert: Avoiding Weather Damage to Buildings
Wednesday, December 11, 2013Here are a few items to remember when preparing to reopen/occupy your buildings after this cold spell.
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PACE trustees hear about improved outlook
Friday, December 6, 2013
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Districts get ready for another school year with preventive PACE training
Monday, September 9, 2013Popular sessions include training in CPR, first aid and the use of defibrillators, and student and/or playground supervision.
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PACE sets goals for next year and beyond
Monday, September 9, 2013PACE trustees held a brainstorming session at their regular July meeting to plan goals for 2014.
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Register-Guard article tackles issue of arming school personnel
Monday, August 12, 2013After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, PACE changed its insurance requirements "to make schools as safe as possible."
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PACE trustees adopt language strengthening coverage document
Friday, June 7, 2013Language changes in PACE property coverage document will take effect for the next policy renewal.
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PACE offers school safety recommendations
Friday, May 10, 2013PACE encourages members to develop comprehensive school safety plans that address prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
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