News
The latest news and developments from PACE.
Announcements
4/25/2018 12:00:00 AM
Members could save 5% on their PACE general liability premimus for the 2018-19 policy year.
4/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
Sessions included limiting athletic liability, preventing sports-related bullying, navigating Title IX, responding to crises and avoiding employment lawsuits.
3/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
Tips and resources for keeping playground equipment safe (login required).
3/9/2018 12:00:00 AM
In response to events stemming from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, PACE is recording a webinar about “Student Rights Regarding Walkouts and Other Protests.”
2/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Threat Assessment
2/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
2/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
PACE offers regional training sessions on March 19, 21 & 22, 2018. Topic will focus on employment practices liability.
1/11/2018 12:00:00 AM
Four-day training on how to operate drones.
1/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
SDIS and PACE are seeking proposals for 2018 Liability, Property and Workers Compenstation Claims Audit
12/14/2017 12:00:00 AM
Winter Weather Liability
10/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Tips to make children's outdoor play environments safer.
10/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
The updated Boundary Invasion Toolkit is designed to prevent and identify sexual contact between school employees and students.
9/22/2017 12:00:00 AM
Legislative Update
9/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
The toolkit provides resources and a financial incentive to help PACE members mitigate liabilities.
9/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
PACE Safety SawStop & Sawtstop Blade Replacement Grant Program(s) applications available for download.
8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
Haze from forest fires has prompted the Oregon School Activities Association to issue guidelines for restricting activities.
8/15/2017 12:00:00 AM
Resources now available on our website.
8/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
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.
7/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
OPB's "Think Out Loud" - cyberbullying discussion, July 24
7/17/2017 12:00:00 AM
Confernce offers insight on cyberbullying
6/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
6/16/2017 12:00:00 AM
The Legislature approved a bill Wednesday that gives public employees and volunteers immunity from civil liability when individuals use public land for free recreation.
6/5/2017 12:00:00 AM
Quick reference sheet now available.
5/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
Arson Prevention
5/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
SafeOregon, a free tip line to prevent school tragedies, is trying to enroll all Oregon public K-12 schools.
5/10/2017 12:00:00 AM
Webinar covers Oregon rules and regulations for reduction in force and how to prepare for reducing staff.
4/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
The April 27 PACE Day brought together more than 150 education, insurance and legal professionals to learn about student safety and liability issues.
4/27/2017 12:00:00 AM
The PACE awards highlight significant contributions made in 2016 to the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education program.
1/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
10/5/2016 12:00:00 AM
PACE's goal is to help members prevent serious student injuries through the safety features included in SawStop saws.
8/30/2016 10:00:21 AM
8/25/2016 2:17:59 PM
A state Supreme Court ruling involving city of Portland property may have serious ramifications for public access to school grounds.
8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM
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.
8/12/2016 12:00:00 AM
A handout to help adminstrators and board members stay up-to-date on their responsibilties to students.
7/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
The survey found that PACE members appreciate the services they receive from the insurance pool and its staff.
7/14/2016 12:00:00 AM
OSBA changed its mailing address July 1, but that will not affect most correspondence for PACE members.
6/24/2016 8:47:08 AM
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.
4/28/2016 11:24:54 AM
This year’s topics ranged from cyberbullying to transgender issues to marijuana legalization to conducting effective investigations.
4/28/2016 11:24:54 AM
The awards highlight significant contributions made in 2015 to the PACE program. The outstanding programs recognized were the Tillamook Bay Community College’s Safety Committee and the Baker School District.
4/14/2016 11:24:32 AM
OSBA plans to change its mailing address by July 1, but that will not affect most correspondence for PACE members.
3/29/2016 12:00:00 AM
The new $100,000 grant program will enable schools to replace their old saws with new equipment to help prevent serious student injuries.
1/20/2016 2:23:26 PM
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.
12/30/2015 12:00:00 AM
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.
10/28/2015 8:23:28 AM
The PACE Safety Awards Program recognizes the individuals and programs who contribute greatly to the success of the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education program.
10/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
The Property and Casualty Coverage for Education Trustees gave the green light for a business plan that emphasizes school safety training and learned how members are accessing the 5 percent credit benefit for boundary invasion training.
9/23/2015 2:57:40 PM
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.
8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM
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.
6/18/2015 9:12:17 AM
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.
5/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
At its May 4, 2015, meeting, the PACE Board of Trustees approved a new “Learn and Save” member benefit program, through which PACE members could potentially receive up to two-percent back on their General Liability premiums.
5/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
This year’s topics ranged from cyber security to managing crises to eliminating bullying to environmental design.
4/27/2015 4:58:32 PM
This year’s topics ranged from cyber security to managing crises to eliminating bullying to environmental design.
4/24/2015 1:53:26 PM
The awards highlight significant contributions made in 2014 to the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education program.
4/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Tips to make children's outdoor play environments safer.
3/17/2015 10:26:31 AM
At its March 2, 2015, meeting, the PACE Board of Trustees recommended the reappointment of three members and heard a subcommittee report that concludes PACE staff are accomplishing goals.
3/5/2015 9:06:58 AM
The survey targeted all 267 PACE member entities from around the state of Oregon, with the purpose of assessing those individual member entities’ perceptions of the services they receive through PACE.
2/13/2015 10:30:07 AM
The CPSI course provides participants with the training needed to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards.
2/12/2015 10:38:15 AM
SDIS and PACE are seeking proposals for 2015 Liability, Property and Workers Compenstation Claims Audit
2/9/2015 8:46:57 AM
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.
1/9/2015 2:57:37 PM
PACE is sponsoring a series of regional trainings focusing on current hot topics, legal implications and preventive measures.
1/6/2015 9:04:15 AM
This new offering streamlines claims reporting, and ensures that members will receive timely and complete claims processing from PACE.
12/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Review of discussion items at the December 2, 2014, PACE Trustee meeting in Eugene.
12/5/2014 12:00:00 AM
PACE’s free legal services minimize your costs and reduce risk with money-saving legal advice before a lawsuit is filed.
12/5/2014 12:00:00 AM
PACE is excited to introduce a new, web-based tip line as part of a partnership with SafeSchools and SafeColleges.
10/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
The major contributing factors during the 2013-14 fiscal year were the low property claims numbers and the improvement in the liability claims trends.
7/28/2014 12:00:00 AM
Property and Casualty Coverage for Education (PACE) trustees unanimously approved a five-percent discount on 2015-2016 General Liability premiums for districts who implement the PACE boundary invasion toolkit by March 2015.
6/17/2014 12:45:46 PM
Property and Casualty Coverage for Education is continuing to distribute and provide guidance on the Boundary Invasion Toolkit, a new packet of materials designed to identify and prevent sexual contact and misconduct between Oregon school employees and students.
5/27/2014 11:59:07 AM
Of all that was said and shown at the “PACE Day: Safe and Secure Schools” event April 25 in Eugene, perhaps the most sobering was a brief video.
5/27/2014 11:59:07 AM
Lower claims through the first 10 months of the fiscal year are expected to translate to premium savings for members.
4/25/2014 8:20:11 AM
The awards highlight two districts and three individuals who made significant contributions in 2013 to the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education program.
3/20/2014 11:20:46 AM
A drop in claims this year should translate to a modest single-digit increase in rates for 2014-15. Final calculations have not been made, however.
3/6/2014 11:50:08 AM
The extended property service you need for the equipment you rely on.
1/17/2014 3:07:59 PM
The newly created Boundary Invasion Toolkit is designed to prevent and identify sexual contact between school employees and students.
1/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Suggestions from PACE to prevent water-related losses from frozen pipes.
12/11/2013 1:51:41 PM
Here are a few items to remember when preparing to reopen/occupy your buildings after this cold spell.
12/6/2013 1:58:25 PM
10/16/2013 4:37:01 PM
Property and Casualty Coverage for Education members appreciate the services they receive from the insurance pool and its staff, with highest ratings going to crisis management, the new PACE website and trainings and workshops.
9/9/2013 2:01:27 PM
Popular sessions include training in CPR, first aid and the use of defibrillators, and student and/or playground supervision.
9/9/2013 2:01:27 PM
PACE trustees held a brainstorming session at their regular July meeting to plan goals for 2014.
8/12/2013 4:16:16 PM
After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, PACE changed its insurance requirements "to make schools as safe as possible."
8/9/2013 9:09:00 AM
About 200 school officials attended the summit, put on by the Hillsboro School District, to learn about preventing and responding to school violence.
6/7/2013 10:45:00 AM
Language changes in PACE property coverage document will take effect for the next policy renewal.
5/10/2013 11:41:00 AM
PACE encourages members to develop comprehensive school safety plans that address prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
5/6/2013 2:40:00 PM
Summary of the first PACE Day held in Portland, Oregon.
4/3/2013 1:30:00 PM
An increase in liability claims and significantly higher costs for reinsurance have raised premium cost estimates for the coming year.
2/20/2013 8:21:00 AM
Overview of the 2013 PACE Day in April.
1/9/2013 8:18:00 AM
Summary of the Capital Equity Report by Kevin Wick presented to the PACE Board of Trustees.
12/19/2012 8:15:00 AM
In honor of Sandy Hook victims, SafeSchools provides free 'Aftermath of Tragedy' resources to all schools
10/9/2012 4:23:00 PM
The PACE marketing plan was a highlight of the PACE Trust fall quarterly meeting.
3/6/2012 8:38:00 AM
Highlights from the 2010-11 annual report.