This PACE News included information on
-Cybersecurity
-The Great Oregon Shake Out
-Legal Webinar: Social Media & Speech Rights
-Bi-weekly Sex Abuse Prevention article
PACE News| Issue 113, Oct 1
Author: Emily Welborn
PACE News 09/17/2024
Upcoming webinar
Join PACE attorneys for a webinar on social media and free speech. This webinar will provide an overview on the First Amendment in schools and will discuss recent changes on important free speech issues, including recent rulings involving social media and the First Amendment.
Date: Oct 9, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Presenters: Tonyia Brady, Senior Assistant Legal Counsel, and Kara Parker, Assistant Legal Counsel
PACE Fall Regional Trainings include a three-hour workshop with presentations from risk management, sex abuse prevention, and our attorneys on relevant topics. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask all presenters questions during lunch with boxed lunch included.
The dates and locations for PACE Fall Trainings are as follows:
Thursday Oct 3, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Multnomah ESD
(11611 NE Ainsworth Cir, Portland, OR 97220)
Tuesday Oct 1, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at InterMountain ESD
(2001 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801)
Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Malheur ESD
(363 A St W, Vale, OR 97918)
ODE Virtual Training: Title IX Investigations and Responses (2024 Regulations)
Each training is offered on multiple dates; you only need to sign up for one session. Not sure which training to take? Consult ODE’s Which Training Should I Take? resource, and register for the corresponding training below.
Have questions about the below trainings? Email ODE Civil Rights Specialist Kate Hildebrandt, [email protected].
This three-hour training covers the new response and investigation requirements of the 2024 regulations, effective August 1, 2024. This training is designed to meet the training requirements under § 106.8(d)(2) of the 2024 regulations.
Additional Spots Added:
NEW Dates Added:
Friday, October 11, 8-11 am
Tuesday, October 22, 12:30-3:30 pm
Title IX Coordinator Training (2024 Regulations)
This two-hour training is designed to equip Title IX Coordinators with the knowledge to fulfill their requirements and duties under the 2024 regulations, effective August 1, 2024. This training, when combined with the Investigations and Responses training, is designed to meet the training requirements under § 106.8(d)(4) of the 2024 regulations.
Title IX 101: Intro to Title IX for K-12 Coordinators and Designated Personnel
This two-hour training is designed to give an overview of K-12 Title IX civil rights law, including basic civil rights compliance requirements, and Title IX’s specific focus areas, including athletics, single-sex programs, pregnant and parenting student supports, LGBTQ2SIA+ student support, and sex-based harassment.
Did you miss this webinar?
Brad Eastman and Meghan Howk (risk management consultants) hosted an informative webinar on safety and risk management in K-12 CTE programs, with a special focus on woodshops and metal shops. They covered essential topics including supervision, layout, equipment safety training, and the importance of clean-up and machine safeguarding. They highlighted common issues found during walkthroughs and showed how to take advantage of PACE’s SawStop saw and blade replacement grant.
New anti-bullying video debuts
This new PSA is now available within Vector Solutions (SafeSchools)!
You can find it under the Policy section along with a new recorded webinar on Sex Abuse Prevention for coaches. Having all staff in your organization view the Bullying and Hazing PSA during the 2024-25 school year helps keep your organization safe. And it also is part of qualifying for the 5% General Liability Discount.
- Questions about accessing Vector Solutions (SafeSchools)? Email [email protected].
- Questions about the 5% General Liability Discount? Email [email protected].
Updated mandatory reporting poster
We now have a single mandatory reporter poster for K-12, ESD, and Charter schools. Currently available in English here with Spanish coming soon.
Updated mandatory reporting resources in English and Spanish
PACE sex abuse prevention resources now available in English and Spanish.
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-K-12 (English) | (Spanish)
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-ESD (English) | (Spanish)
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-Charter Schools (English) | (Spanish)
- Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Employee (English) | (Spanish)
- Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Contractors, Vendors, & Volunteers (English) | (Spanish)
- NEW! Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Acknowledgment form (English) | (Spanish)
- Vector Sexual Misconduct Training (volunteers, contractors, and agents) (English) | (Spanish)
5% General Liability Discount 2024-2025
PACE members control insurance costs by pooling resources to protect members from property and liability claims. PACE Risk Management’s primary mission is to support your risk management efforts, reducing costs to your entity and the entire risk pool while helping promote the safety and well-being of all stakeholders. The early detection and mitigation of potential risks are crucial to these efforts.
PACE Risk Management has developed the Self-Assessment Tool to help focus risk management efforts where help is most needed. After PACE members complete the self-assessment (best practices survey), we will follow up with members that need assistance. If you have questions or need any assistance, email [email protected].
The new Bullying and Hazing PSA is now available to assign to your employees in SafeSchools! Having your staff watch this video this keeps your organization safe and is also part of qualifying for the 5% General Liability Discount.
Questions about accessing Vector Solutions (SafeSchools)? Email [email protected].
Questions about the 5% General Liability Discount? Email [email protected].
Not sure where to find the PSAs in your Vector Solutions account? They’re under the Policy section!
Customize your trainings
The Custom Course Creator is a dynamic tool, which allows you to create custom content, policy acceptance, and create assessments. Additionally, this feature allows you to bundle training courses along with your custom materials to create one unified custom course plan. Note: Any changes made to a pre-existing custom course that is active and assigned will only be reflective to users who have not started the course. Any user that is in progress will be locked into the previous version.
Are you aware of the free Sex Abuse Prevention services available to you?
Training for School Personnel
Open dialog addressing questions or concerns you have regarding sexual abuse prevention.
Sexual abuse is a challenging topic to discuss, but necessary. Promoting the well-being of students is paramount, and preventing sexual abuse is integral to their health. Delving into a challenging yet crucial subject, this course equips school employees, mandatory reporters, to identify signs of potential predators, recognize grooming behaviors, understand age of consent law, and much more. With a focus on overcoming reporting barriers, the training explores real-world systematic failures and aims to enhance the protection of youth from sexual abuse within educational environments.
Course options:
· Sex Abuse Prevention: 60-75 minutes
· Sex Abuse Prevention: 2-hour
· Sex Abuse Prevention-Athletics: 30-60 minutes
· Sex Abuse Prevention PSA Breakdown: 30 minutes
· Sexual Conduct: 30-45 minutes
· More coming soon!
Posters
· We Got This! (English | Spanish | request 11 x 17 posters)
· Mandatory Reporter Requirements (English | Spanish coming soon)
Sex Abuse Prevention lanyard cards (request here)
Building walkthroughs to look for potentially problematic areas.
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
This information provided by Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant McKenzie Nix. If you have questions or would like your organization to receive custom training about preventing sexual abuse of minors, please contact Nix at [email protected].
PACE offers three sex abuse prevention trainings, all free of charge! Take the next step by contacting Nix to schedule a training!
- 1-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most popular)
- 2-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most in-depth)
- 30-minute to 1-hour Athletics Sex Abuse Prevention (athletics)
Looking for more Sex Abuse Prevention resources? Log in to the PACE member portal.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive societal problem. It is also one of the more uncomfortable conversations that need to happen not only in society, but in educational settings as well. This webinar training will discuss statistics, the grooming process, how to spot a predator in the context of institutions, and how to help prevent sexual abuse from occurring in your school.
See all the free courses PACE offers through VectorSolutions here.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Do your buildings have table saws? Then you need a SawStop! SawStops save student fingers over and over again. PACE has a grant program to help cover the cost of a SawStop or to replace a blade.
Recently, we got the great news that yet another student finger had been saved by the SawStop.
Download the grant application below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Erin’s Law QRG
Download this new QRG on Erin’s Law to learn about the specific mandates of the law and resources to help you implement it.
Member login required (request a login here).
Download the We Got This poster (also available in Spanish) to help prevent and report child sexual abuse. Add contact information for your licensed and alternate designated administrator and local law enforcement, and then post around your school buildings.
Together we can prevent abuse.
PACE recommends
CISA Helps Schools Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts
by Patrick Massey, CISA
Don’t miss this article by Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director, with resources for K-12 entities to help “build, operate and maintain resilient cybersecurity programs.”
Mitigation Minute Videos
In these quick and informative videos, we explore key concepts and best practices to help you understand and mitigate risks. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our expert tips and real-world examples will provide valuable insights into managing risks effectively.
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
Email [email protected] for a login to watch any recordings behind a login.
For in-person legal training, email [email protected].
What is PACE?
The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) and the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) formed PACE in 2006 and are working together to keep Oregon students safe, reduce risks and conserve member resources.
No one can match the expertise and decades of experience that OSBA and SDAO bring to property-casualty coverage for local public entities.
OSBA formed the first property-casualty pool coverage for education in Oregon in 1985 and has served education entities for more than 20 years. SDAO has provided coverage for local governments since the mid-1980s and now provides coverage for more than 850 entities, adding schools in 2003 to fill a coverage gap left when a major insurer pulled out of the state.
By merging programs, OSBA and SDAO formed the largest property and liability risk pool of school entities in the state, with more than 200 education organizations.
Have you checked out the PACE website lately? We have two new resource pages that are one-stop shops for all things:
- Risk Management
- Sex Abuse Prevention
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
General questions
[email protected] | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
[email protected] | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
[email protected] | 503-485-4800
Missed a PACE News?
Find past newsletters on our website! PACE News archive
PACE News 09/03/2024
New webinar today
Leave laws can by extremely hard to navigate. PACE attorneys will outline the variety of leave laws and help prepare you to assist your employees and avoid legal risks.
Date: Sept 4, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Presenters: Therese Holmstrom, senior assistant legal counsel; Kara Parker, assistant legal counsel
New! School Safety and Emergency Management Training Event
This training event will expand on how to conduct required emergency drills at the beginning of the school year. This training session will address special considerations such as access and functional needs considerations and how to make emergency drills practical. Both sessions in September are scheduled for the same content. SSEM staff will stay on after the training is complete to answer questions and connect with school personnel who would like some follow-up assistance.
Date: Tuesday, Sept 17
Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Location: virtual
Who Should Attend: Any school administrator or staff member who would like training or assistance on special considerations for emergency drills and how to practically apply drills for improved school emergency preparedness.
ODE Virtual Training: Title IX Investigations and Responses (2024 Regulations)
Each training is offered on multiple dates; you only need to sign up for one session. Not sure which training to take? Consult ODE’s Which Training Should I Take? resource, and register for the corresponding training below.
Have questions about the below trainings? Email ODE Civil Rights Specialist Kate Hildebrandt, [email protected].
This three-hour training covers the new response and investigation requirements of the 2024 regulations, effective August 1, 2024. This training is designed to meet the training requirements under § 106.8(d)(2) of the 2024 regulations.
Additional Spots Added:
Thursday, September 12, 9 am-noon
Wednesday, October 2, 1-4 pm
NEW Dates Added:
Thursday, September 5, 1-4 pm
Friday, October 11, 8-11 am
Tuesday, October 22, 12:30-3:30 pm
Title IX Coordinator Training (2024 Regulations)
This two-hour training is designed to equip Title IX Coordinators with the knowledge to fulfill their requirements and duties under the 2024 regulations, effective August 1, 2024. This training, when combined with the Investigations and Responses training, is designed to meet the training requirements under § 106.8(d)(4) of the 2024 regulations.
Monday, September 9, 1-3 pm
Friday, September 27, 9-11 am
Title IX 101: Intro to Title IX for K-12 Coordinators and Designated Personnel
This two-hour training is designed to give an overview of K-12 Title IX civil rights law, including basic civil rights compliance requirements, and Title IX’s specific focus areas, including athletics, single-sex programs, pregnant and parenting student supports, LGBTQ2SIA+ student support, and sex-based harassment.
Monday, September 16, 1-3 pm
Monday, September 30, 9-11 am
Did you miss this webinar?
Brad Eastman and Meghan Howk (risk management consultants) hosted an informative webinar on safety and risk management in K-12 CTE programs, with a special focus on woodshops and metal shops. They covered essential topics including supervision, layout, equipment safety training, and the importance of clean-up and machine safeguarding. They highlighted common issues found during walkthroughs and showed how to take advantage of PACE’s SawStop saw and blade replacement grant.
New anti-bullying video debuts
This new PSA is now available within Vector Solutions (SafeSchools)!
You can find it under the Policy section along with a new recorded webinar on Sex Abuse Prevention for coaches. Having all staff in your organization view the Bullying and Hazing PSA during the 2024-25 school year helps keep your organization safe. And it also is part of qualifying for the 5% General Liability Discount.
- Questions about accessing Vector Solutions (SafeSchools)? Email [email protected].
- Questions about the 5% General Liability Discount? Email [email protected].
Updated mandatory reporting resources in English and Spanish
PACE sex abuse prevention resources now available in English and Spanish.
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-K-12 (English) | (Spanish)
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-ESD (English) | (Spanish)
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-Charter Schools (English) | (Spanish)
- Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Employee (English) | (Spanish)
- Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Contractors, Vendors, & Volunteers (English) | (Spanish)
- NEW! Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Acknowledgment form (English) | (Spanish)
- Vector Sexual Misconduct Training (volunteers, contractors, and agents) (English) | (Spanish)
5% General Liability Discount 2024-2025
PACE members control insurance costs by pooling resources to protect members from property and liability claims. PACE Risk Management’s primary mission is to support your risk management efforts, reducing costs to your entity and the entire risk pool while helping promote the safety and well-being of all stakeholders. The early detection and mitigation of potential risks are crucial to these efforts.
PACE Risk Management has developed the Self-Assessment Tool to help focus risk management efforts where help is most needed. After PACE members complete the self-assessment (best practices survey), we will follow up with members that need assistance. If you have questions or need any assistance, email [email protected].
The new Bullying and Hazing PSA is now available to assign to your employees in SafeSchools! Having your staff watch this video this keeps your organization safe and is also part of qualifying for the 5% General Liability Discount.
Questions about accessing Vector Solutions (SafeSchools)? Email [email protected].
Questions about the 5% General Liability Discount? Email [email protected].
Customize your trainings
The Custom Course Creator is a dynamic tool, which allows you to create custom content, policy acceptance, and create assessments. Additionally, this feature allows you to bundle training courses along with your custom materials to create one unified custom course plan. Note: Any changes made to a pre-existing custom course that is active and assigned will only be reflective to users who have not started the course. Any user that is in progress will be locked into the previous version.
Are you and your staff familiar with the appropriate steps to take when a student reveals potential abuse? As the new school year begins, it’s an opportune moment to review how to navigate these sensitive situations. For guidance and insights on mandatory reporting and responding when a child discloses possible abuse, please consult the provided links below.
DHS: Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
DHS: How to Report Abuse or Neglect
Questions to Consider Before Calling the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
This information provided by Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant McKenzie Nix. If you have questions or would like your organization to receive custom training about preventing sexual abuse of minors, please contact Nix at [email protected].
PACE offers three sex abuse prevention trainings, all free of charge! Take the next step by contacting Nix to schedule a training!
- 1-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most popular)
- 2-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most in-depth)
- 30-minute to 1-hour Athletics Sex Abuse Prevention (athletics)
Looking for more Sex Abuse Prevention resources? Log in to the PACE member portal.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive societal problem. It is also one of the more uncomfortable conversations that need to happen not only in society, but in educational settings as well. This webinar training will discuss statistics, the grooming process, how to spot a predator in the context of institutions, and how to help prevent sexual abuse from occurring in your school.
See all the free courses PACE offers through VectorSolutions here.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Do your buildings have table saws? Then you need a SawStop! SawStops save student fingers over and over again. PACE has a grant program to help cover the cost of a SawStop or to replace a blade.
Recently, we got the great news that yet another student finger had been saved by the SawStop.
Download the grant application below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Erin’s Law QRG
Download this new QRG on Erin’s Law to learn about the specific mandates of the law and resources to help you implement it.
Member login required (request a login here).
Download the We Got This poster (also available in Spanish) to help prevent and report child sexual abuse. Add contact information for your licensed and alternate designated administrator and local law enforcement, and then post around your school buildings.
Together we can prevent abuse.
PACE recommends
CISA Helps Schools Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts
by Patrick Massey, CISA
Don’t miss this article by Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director, with resources for K-12 entities to help “build, operate and maintain resilient cybersecurity programs.”
PACE Fall Regional Trainings include a three-hour workshop with presentations from risk management, sex abuse prevention, and our attorneys on relevant topics. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask all presenters questions during lunch with boxed lunch included.
The dates and locations for PACE Fall Trainings are as follows:
Tuesday Oct 1, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at InterMountain ESD
(2001 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801)
Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Malheur ESD
(363 A St W, Vale, OR 97918)
Thursday Oct 3, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Multnomah ESD
(11611 NE Ainsworth Cir, Portland, OR 97220)
Mitigation Minute Videos
In these quick and informative videos, we explore key concepts and best practices to help you understand and mitigate risks. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our expert tips and real-world examples will provide valuable insights into managing risks effectively.
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
Email [email protected] for a login to watch any recordings behind a login.
For in-person legal training, email [email protected].
What is PACE?
The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) and the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) formed PACE in 2006 and are working together to keep Oregon students safe, reduce risks and conserve member resources.
No one can match the expertise and decades of experience that OSBA and SDAO bring to property-casualty coverage for local public entities.
OSBA formed the first property-casualty pool coverage for education in Oregon in 1985 and has served education entities for more than 20 years. SDAO has provided coverage for local governments since the mid-1980s and now provides coverage for more than 850 entities, adding schools in 2003 to fill a coverage gap left when a major insurer pulled out of the state.
By merging programs, OSBA and SDAO formed the largest property and liability risk pool of school entities in the state, with more than 200 education organizations.
Have you checked out the PACE website lately? We have two new resource pages that are one-stop shops for all things:
- Risk Management
- Sex Abuse Prevention
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
General questions
[email protected] | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
[email protected] | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
[email protected] | 503-485-4800
Missed a PACE News?
Find past newsletters on our website! PACE News archive
PACE News 08/20/2024
New webinar next month!
Leave laws can by extremely hard to navigate. PACE attorneys will outline the variety of leave laws and help prepare you to assist your employees and avoid legal risks.
Date: Sept 4, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Presenters: Therese Holmstrom, senior assistant legal counsel; Kara Parker, assistant legal counsel
Did you miss this webinar?
Brad Eastman and Meghan Howk (risk management consultants) hosted an informative webinar on safety and risk management in K-12 CTE programs, with a special focus on woodshops and metal shops. They covered essential topics including supervision, layout, equipment safety training, and the importance of clean-up and machine safeguarding. They highlighted common issues found during walkthroughs and showed how to take advantage of PACE’s SawStop saw and blade replacement grant.
New anti-bullying video debuts
This new PSA is now available within Vector Solutions (SafeSchools)!
You can find it under the Policy section along with a new recorded webinar on Sex Abuse Prevention for coaches. Having all staff in your organization view the Bullying and Hazing PSA during the 2024-25 school year helps keep your organization safe. And it also is part of qualifying for the 5% General Liability Discount.
- Questions about accessing Vector Solutions (SafeSchools)? Email [email protected].
- Questions about the 5% General Liability Discount? Email [email protected].
Updated mandatory reporting resources in English and Spanish
PACE sex abuse prevention resources now available in English and Spanish.
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-K-12 (English) | (Spanish)
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-ESD (English) | (Spanish)
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-Charter Schools (English) | (Spanish)
- Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Employee (English) | (Spanish)
- Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Contractors, Vendors, & Volunteers (English) | (Spanish)
- NEW! Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Acknowledgment form (English) | (Spanish)
- Vector Sexual Misconduct Training (volunteers, contractors, and agents) (English) | (Spanish)
5% General Liability Discount 2024-2025
PACE members control insurance costs by pooling resources to protect members from property and liability claims. PACE Risk Management’s primary mission is to support your risk management efforts, reducing costs to your entity and the entire risk pool while helping promote the safety and well-being of all stakeholders. The early detection and mitigation of potential risks are crucial to these efforts.
PACE Risk Management has developed the Self-Assessment Tool to help focus risk management efforts where help is most needed. After PACE members complete the self-assessment (best practices survey), we will follow up with members that need assistance. If you have questions or need any assistance, email [email protected].
The new Bullying and Hazing PSA is now available to assign to your employees in SafeSchools! Having your staff watch this video this keeps your organization safe and is also part of qualifying for the 5% General Liability Discount.
Questions about accessing Vector Solutions (SafeSchools)? Email [email protected].
Questions about the 5% General Liability Discount? Email [email protected].
Customize your trainings
The Custom Course Creator is a dynamic tool, which allows you to create custom content, policy acceptance, and create assessments. Additionally, this feature allows you to bundle training courses along with your custom materials to create one unified custom course plan. Note: Any changes made to a pre-existing custom course that is active and assigned will only be reflective to users who have not started the course. Any user that is in progress will be locked into the previous version.
Have you taken a look at the recently revised Health K -12 Education Standards? In October 2023, the Oregon State Board of Education embraced updated Health K-12 Education Standards, slated to be implemented across all Oregon public schools by the 2025 – 2026 academic year. For the latest information, opportunities, resources, professional development, supplementary materials, and more, please sign up for both the Sexuality Education Newsletter and the Health/PR Newsletter to stay informed.
Oregon Department of Education: Sexuality EducationOur Risk Management team is here to support you! Feel free to reach out to [email protected] for additional information and resources on maintaining the safety of our students and schools.
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
This information provided by Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant McKenzie Nix. If you have questions or would like your organization to receive custom training about preventing sexual abuse of minors, please contact Nix at [email protected].
PACE offers three sex abuse prevention trainings, all free of charge! Take the next step by contacting Nix to schedule a training!
- 1-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most popular)
- 2-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most in-depth)
- 30-minute to 1-hour Athletics Sex Abuse Prevention (athletics)
Looking for more Sex Abuse Prevention resources? Log in to the PACE member portal.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive societal problem. It is also one of the more uncomfortable conversations that need to happen not only in society, but in educational settings as well. This webinar training will discuss statistics, the grooming process, how to spot a predator in the context of institutions, and how to help prevent sexual abuse from occurring in your school.
See all the free courses PACE offers through VectorSolutions here.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Do your buildings have table saws? Then you need a SawStop! SawStops save student fingers over and over again. PACE has a grant program to help cover the cost of a SawStop or to replace a blade.
Recently, we got the great news that yet another student finger had been saved by the SawStop.
Download the grant application below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Erin’s Law QRG
Download this new QRG on Erin’s Law to learn about the specific mandates of the law and resources to help you implement it.
Member login required (request a login here).
Download the We Got This poster (also available in Spanish) to help prevent and report child sexual abuse. Add contact information for your licensed and alternate designated administrator and local law enforcement, and then post around your school buildings.
Together we can prevent abuse.
PACE recommends
CISA Helps Schools Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts
by Patrick Massey, CISA
Don’t miss this article by Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director, with resources for K-12 entities to help “build, operate and maintain resilient cybersecurity programs.”
PACE Fall Regional Trainings include a three-hour workshop with presentations from risk management, sex abuse prevention, and our attorneys on relevant topics. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask all presenters questions during lunch with boxed lunch included.
The dates and locations for PACE Fall Trainings are as follows:
Tuesday Oct 1, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at InterMountain ESD
(2001 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801)
Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Malheur ESD
(363 A St W, Vale, OR 97918)
Thursday Oct 3, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Multnomah ESD
(11611 NE Ainsworth Cir, Portland, OR 97220)
Mitigation Minute Videos
In these quick and informative videos, we explore key concepts and best practices to help you understand and mitigate risks. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our expert tips and real-world examples will provide valuable insights into managing risks effectively.
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
Email [email protected] for a login to watch any recordings behind a login.
For in-person legal training, email [email protected].
What is PACE?
The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) and the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) formed PACE in 2006 and are working together to keep Oregon students safe, reduce risks and conserve member resources.
No one can match the expertise and decades of experience that OSBA and SDAO bring to property-casualty coverage for local public entities.
OSBA formed the first property-casualty pool coverage for education in Oregon in 1985 and has served education entities for more than 20 years. SDAO has provided coverage for local governments since the mid-1980s and now provides coverage for more than 850 entities, adding schools in 2003 to fill a coverage gap left when a major insurer pulled out of the state.
By merging programs, OSBA and SDAO formed the largest property and liability risk pool of school entities in the state, with more than 200 education organizations.
Have you checked out the PACE website lately? We have two new resource pages that are one-stop shops for all things:
- Risk Management
- Sex Abuse Prevention
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
General questions
[email protected] | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
[email protected] | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
[email protected] | 503-485-4800
Missed a PACE News?
Find past newsletters on our website! PACE News archive
PACE News 08/06/2024
New anti-bullying video debuts
Updated mandatory reporting resources in English and Spanish
PACE sex abuse prevention resources now available in English and Spanish.
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-K-12 (English) | (Spanish)
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-ESD (English) | (Spanish)
- PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-Charter Schools (English) | (Spanish)
- Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Employee (English) | (Spanish)
- Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Contractors, Vendors, & Volunteers (English) | (Spanish)
- NEW! Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Acknowledgment form (English) | (Spanish)
- Vector Sexual Misconduct Training (volunteers, contractors, and agents) (English) | (Spanish)
5% General Liability Discount 2024-2025
PACE members control insurance costs by pooling resources to protect members from property and liability claims. PACE Risk Management’s primary mission is to support your risk management efforts, reducing costs to your entity and the entire risk pool while helping promote the safety and well-being of all stakeholders. The early detection and mitigation of potential risks are crucial to these efforts.
PACE Risk Management has developed the Self-Assessment Tool to help focus risk management efforts where help is most needed. After PACE members complete the self-assessment (best practices survey), we will follow up with members that need assistance. If you have questions or need any assistance, email [email protected].
This week! Risk management webinar: Building Safe Spaces
Join us for an informative webinar on safety and risk management in K-12 CTE programs, with a special focus on woodshops and metal shops. We will cover essential topics including supervision, layout, equipment safety training, and the importance of clean-up and machine safeguarding. Additionally, we’ll highlight common issues found during walkthroughs and tell you how you can take advantage of PACE’s SawStop saw and blade replacement grant.
Date: Aug 8, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Presenters: Brad Eastman, risk management consultant; Meghan Howk, risk management consultant.
Customize your trainings
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It’s that time of the year again! As we gear up for the upcoming school year, it’s crucial to prioritize school safety. As part of the student orientation process for the new academic year, please ensure that all students are provided with the following resources for sexual abuse prevention and more:
- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN):
- Website: https://www.rainn.org/
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
- Safe Horizon:
- Website: https://www.safehorizon.org/
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.621.HOPE (4673)
- Crime Victims’ Hotline: 1.866.689.HELP (4357)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
- Call: 1.800.799.7233 or 1.800.787.3224 (TTY)
- SafeOregon:
- Website: https://www.safeoregon.com
- Call/Text: 844.472.3367
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
- Website: https://988lifeline.org/
- Call/Text: 988
Our Risk Management team is here to support you! Feel free to reach out to [email protected] for additional information and resources on maintaining the safety of our students and schools.
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
This information provided by Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant McKenzie Nix. If you have questions or would like your organization to receive custom training about preventing sexual abuse of minors, please contact Nix at [email protected].
PACE offers three sex abuse prevention trainings, all free of charge! Take the next step by contacting Nix to schedule a training!
- 1-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most popular)
- 2-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most in-depth)
- 30-minute to 1-hour Athletics Sex Abuse Prevention (athletics)
Looking for more Sex Abuse Prevention resources? Log in to the PACE member portal.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive societal problem. It is also one of the more uncomfortable conversations that need to happen not only in society, but in educational settings as well. This webinar training will discuss statistics, the grooming process, how to spot a predator in the context of institutions, and how to help prevent sexual abuse from occurring in your school.
See all the free courses PACE offers through VectorSolutions here.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Do your buildings have table saws? Then you need a SawStop! SawStops save student fingers over and over again. PACE has a grant program to help cover the cost of a SawStop or to replace a blade.
Recently, we got the great news that yet another student finger had been saved by the SawStop.
Download the grant application below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Erin’s Law QRG
Download this new QRG on Erin’s Law to learn about the specific mandates of the law and resources to help you implement it.
Member login required (request a login here).
Download the We Got This poster (also available in Spanish) to help prevent and report child sexual abuse. Add contact information for your licensed and alternate designated administrator and local law enforcement, and then post around your school buildings.
Together we can prevent abuse.
PACE recommends
CISA Helps Schools Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts
by Patrick Massey, CISA
Don’t miss this article by Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director, with resources for K-12 entities to help “build, operate and maintain resilient cybersecurity programs.”
PACE Fall Regional Trainings include a three-hour workshop with presentations from risk management, sex abuse prevention, and our attorneys on relevant topics. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask all presenters questions during lunch with boxed lunch included.
The dates and locations for PACE Fall Trainings are as follows:
Tuesday Oct 1, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at InterMountain ESD
(2001 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801)
Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Malheur ESD
(363 A St W, Vale, OR 97918)
Thursday Oct 3, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Multnomah ESD
(11611 NE Ainsworth Cir, Portland, OR 97220)
Free Boiler Training
Travelers Boiler & Machinery, as the new carrier of equipment breakdown coverage and provider of jurisdictional inspection services, is excited to introduce SDIS & PACE members to our inspectors and provide an overview of our equipment breakdown services, including jurisdictional inspections, equipment breakdown claim investigation, and risk control consultation/resources.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED:
- Who are the local RCCs?
- Equipment breakdown claims services
- Jurisdictional inspection services and local code requirements
- Data driven risk control and Travelers Risk Control Customer Resource Center
- Engaging with Travelers as a resource
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Facility managers, maintenance supervisors and technicians, boiler operators and anyone responsible for the safe operation of commercial, industrial, and institutional boilers.
Where: North Medford High School
1900 Keene Way, Medford, OR
When: Aug 15, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mitigation Minute Videos
In these quick and informative videos, we explore key concepts and best practices to help you understand and mitigate risks. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our expert tips and real-world examples will provide valuable insights into managing risks effectively.
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
Email [email protected] for a login to watch any recordings behind a login.
For in-person legal training, email [email protected].
What is PACE?
The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) and the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) formed PACE in 2006 and are working together to keep Oregon students safe, reduce risks and conserve member resources.
No one can match the expertise and decades of experience that OSBA and SDAO bring to property-casualty coverage for local public entities.
OSBA formed the first property-casualty pool coverage for education in Oregon in 1985 and has served education entities for more than 20 years. SDAO has provided coverage for local governments since the mid-1980s and now provides coverage for more than 850 entities, adding schools in 2003 to fill a coverage gap left when a major insurer pulled out of the state.
By merging programs, OSBA and SDAO formed the largest property and liability risk pool of school entities in the state, with more than 200 education organizations.
Have you checked out the PACE website lately? We have two new resource pages that are one-stop shops for all things:
- Risk Management
- Sex Abuse Prevention
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
General questions
[email protected] | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
[email protected] | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
[email protected] | 503-485-4800
Missed a PACE News?
Find past newsletters on our website! PACE News archive
Title IX updates go into effect Aug. 1 in Oregon; webinars are available on cyber threats and protecting student and staff privacy
PACE highlight
School leaders must stay current on students’ federal rights, and the government is offering resources to help.
The U.S. Education Department will begin enforcing Aug. 1 updated Title IX rules that create a more uniform grievance process and add protections for LGBTQ+ students and staff. Oregon is not one of the 26 states that have challenged the rules or had them put on hold by the courts. The Education Department has created an overview.
The Education Department’s Student Privacy Policy Office will hold a one-hour webinar Wednesday, July 31, to give teachers, administrators and school staff tips on recognizing cyber threats and protecting the information of students and staff.
The office will also hold a three-day webinar series in August with more information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act:
PACE News 07/23/2024
Free Boiler Training
Travelers Boiler & Machinery, as the new carrier of equipment breakdown coverage and provider of jurisdictional inspection services, is excited to introduce SDIS & PACE members to our inspectors and provide an overview of our equipment breakdown services, including jurisdictional inspections, equipment breakdown claim investigation, and risk control consultation/resources.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED:
- Who are the local RCCs?
- Equipment breakdown claims services
- Jurisdictional inspection services and local code requirements
- Data driven risk control and Travelers Risk Control Customer Resource Center
- Engaging with Travelers as a resource
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Facility managers, maintenance supervisors and technicians, boiler operators and anyone responsible for the safe operation of commercial, industrial, and institutional boilers.
Where: North Medford High School
1900 Keene Way, Medford, OR
When: Aug 15, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PACE partner highlight: Oregon School Safety and Emergency Management Virtual Training
What: The School Safety and Emergency Management (SSEM) program is hosting two brief training events on emergency drills ahead of the new school year. These training sessions will cover the Standard Response Protocols that were developed by the I Love U Guys Foundation. Both sessions are scheduled for the same content. SSEM staff will stay on after the training is complete to answer questions and connect with school personnel who would like some follow-up assistance.
When: Aug 6 and 20 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
Who Should Attend: Any school administrator or staff member who would like training or assistance on the Standard Response Protocols.
Register for session 1: Aug 6 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Register for session 2: Aug 20 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
For any questions about these events or for help with any school safety or emergency management need please email the program here.
Upcoming risk management webinar: Building Safe Spaces
Join us for an informative webinar on safety and risk management in K-12 CTE programs, with a special focus on woodshops and metal shops. We will cover essential topics including supervision, layout, equipment safety training, and the importance of clean-up and machine safeguarding. Additionally, we’ll highlight common issues found during walkthroughs and tell you how you can take advantage of PACE’s SawStop saw and blade replacement grant.
Date: Aug 8, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Presenters: Brad Eastman, risk management consultant; Meghan Howk, risk management consultant.
Are you aware of the support services provided for individuals who have undergone sexual and domestic violence in your community? The Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force (Oregon SATF) has generously compiled a list of resources in your county.
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
This information provided by Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant McKenzie Nix. If you have questions or would like your organization to receive custom training about preventing sexual abuse of minors, please contact Nix at [email protected].
PACE offers three sex abuse prevention trainings, all free of charge! Take the next step by contacting Nix to schedule a training!
- 1-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most popular)
- 2-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most in-depth)
- 30-minute to 1-hour Athletics Sex Abuse Prevention (athletics)
Looking for more Sex Abuse Prevention resources? Log in to the PACE member portal.
Updated resource: mandatory reporter requirements
Our sex abuse prevention coordinator worked with our legal team to update the mandatory reporter requirements brochure to reflect the most current house bill. These brochures come as fillable PDFs for either employees or contractors, vendors, & volunteers.
Mandatory reporting resources now available in Spanish
PACE sex abuse prevention resources now available in Spanish.
Vector Sexual Misconduct Training (volunteers, contractors, and agents)
PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-K-12
PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-ESD
PACE Mandatory Reporting Posters-Charter Schools
Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Employee
Mandatory Reporter Requirements- Contractors, Vendors, & Volunteers
Upcoming PACE Training
PACE Fall Regional Trainings include a three-hour workshop with presentations from risk management, sex abuse prevention, and our attorneys on relevant topics. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask all presenters questions during lunch with boxed lunch included.
The dates and locations for PACE Fall Trainings are as follows:
- Tuesday Oct 1, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at InterMountain ESD
(2001 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801) - Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Malheur ESD
(363 A St W, Vale, OR 97918) - Thursday Oct 3, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Multnomah ESD
(11611 NE Ainsworth Cir, Portland, OR 97220)
Mitigation Minute Videos
In these quick and informative videos, we explore key concepts and best practices to help you understand and mitigate risks. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our expert tips and real-world examples will provide valuable insights into managing risks effectively.
Mark your calendars for the next Community College Conversations!
Our Community College Conversations meetings are held quarterly. Everyone is invited to share risk management questions, comments, and best practices. If there is a topic you would like to see on the agenda please email Meghan Howk at [email protected].
Date: Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Please email [email protected] for the link to join.
Did you miss this webinar?
In this free webinar, PACE attorneys will outline how to comply with the important tenets of Oregon public meeting law. School board members including committee members are legally required to be trained in public meeting law once per term of office. *OGEC credit approval pending*
Date: July 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Presenters: Haley Percell, chief legal officer and interim deputy executive director; Tonyia Brady, senior assistant legal counsel.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive societal problem. It is also one of the more uncomfortable conversations that need to happen not only in society, but in educational settings as well. This webinar training will discuss statistics, the grooming process, how to spot a predator in the context of institutions, and how to help prevent sexual abuse from occurring in your school.
See all the free courses PACE offers through VectorSolutions here.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
PACE website pages
Have you checked out the PACE website lately? We have two new resource pages that are one-stop shops for all things:
- Risk Management
- Sex Abuse Prevention
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
Do your buildings have table saws? Then you need a SawStop! SawStops save student fingers over and over again. PACE has a grant program to help cover the cost of a SawStop or to replace a blade.
Recently, we got the great news that yet another student finger had been saved by the SawStop.
Download the grant application below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Erin’s Law QRG
Download this new QRG on Erin’s Law to learn about the specific mandates of the law and resources to help you implement it.
Member login required (request a login here).
Download the We Got This poster (also available in Spanish) to help prevent and report child sexual abuse. Add contact information for your licensed and alternate designated administrator and local law enforcement, and then post around your school buildings.
Together we can prevent abuse.
PACE recommends
CISA Helps Schools Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts
by Patrick Massey, CISA
Don’t miss this article by Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director, with resources for K-12 entities to help “build, operate and maintain resilient cybersecurity programs.”
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
Email [email protected] for a login to watch any recordings behind a login.
For in-person legal training, email [email protected].
What is PACE?
The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) and the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) formed PACE in 2006 and are working together to keep Oregon students safe, reduce risks and conserve member resources.
No one can match the expertise and decades of experience that OSBA and SDAO bring to property-casualty coverage for local public entities.
OSBA formed the first property-casualty pool coverage for education in Oregon in 1985 and has served education entities for more than 20 years. SDAO has provided coverage for local governments since the mid-1980s and now provides coverage for more than 850 entities, adding schools in 2003 to fill a coverage gap left when a major insurer pulled out of the state.
By merging programs, OSBA and SDAO formed the largest property and liability risk pool of school entities in the state, with more than 200 education organizations.
General questions
[email protected] | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
[email protected] | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
[email protected] | 503-485-4800
2024 PACE Annual Report
2024 PACE Annual Report
Dear PACE Members,
As we conclude another successful year, I am pleased to present to you the annual report of our
association’s activities, financial status and achievements, with a special focus on our public insurance
pooling initiatives.
PACE News 07/09/2024
PACE highlight: K-12 Dive
How CISA is supporting school cyberdefense
The agency’s acting assistant director for stakeholder engagement discusses some of the growing resources available to help schools tackle cyberthreats.
Upcoming legal webinar: Public Meeting Law Basics
In this free webinar, PACE attorneys will outline how to comply with the important tenets of Oregon public meeting law. School board members including committee members are legally required to be trained in public meeting law once per term of office. *OGEC credit approval pending*
Date: July 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Presenters: Haley Percell, chief legal officer and interim deputy executive director; Tonyia Brady, senior assistant legal counsel.
Sexual abuse remains a pervasive issue within society, impacting various aspects of our lives. Yet, it is essential to emphasize that child sexual abuse is preventable. Safeguarding students requires a comprehensive approach, and everyone in the community, whether a principal, teacher, custodian, volunteer, or community member, shares the responsibility of reporting suspected grooming behaviors and abuse. If anything seems concerning, it is imperative to report it promptly. Whether you witness abuse, it is disclosed to you, you suspect it, hear rumors, or notice boundary violations, contact your Designated Licensed Administrator and DHS immediately. If there is any suspicion of wrongdoing, report it without hesitation. For additional guidance on reporting requirements, recognizing grooming behaviors, and available Sex Abuse Prevention training options, visit the PACE website or reach out to the Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant, McKenzie Nix, at [email protected]. Stay vigilant, be kind, and together, we can address and prevent such incidents.
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
This information provided by Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant McKenzie Nix. If you have questions or would like your organization to receive custom training about preventing sexual abuse of minors, please contact Nix at [email protected].
PACE offers three sex abuse prevention trainings, all free of charge! Take the next step by contacting Nix to schedule a training!
- 1-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most popular)
- 2-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most in-depth)
- 30-minute to 1-hour Athletics Sex Abuse Prevention (athletics)
Looking for more Sex Abuse Prevention resources? Log in to the PACE member portal.
Updated resource: mandatory reporter requirements
Our sex abuse prevention coordinator worked with our legal team to update the mandatory reporter requirements brochure to reflect the most current house bill. These brochures come as fillable PDFs for either employees or contractors, vendors, & volunteers.
NEW! Quick Reference Guide
PACE has developed these best practices to empower staff to protect themselves from risky situations. This is not an all-inclusive list, but it offers a starting point to help build boundaries in the professional environment.
Upcoming PACE Training
PACE Fall Regional Trainings include a three-hour workshop with presentations from risk management, sex abuse prevention, and our attorneys on relevant topics. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask all presenters questions during lunch with boxed lunch included.
The dates and locations for PACE Fall Trainings are as follows:
- Tuesday Oct 1, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at InterMountain ESD
(2001 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801) - Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Malheur ESD
(363 A St W, Vale, OR 97918) - Thursday Oct 3, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Multnomah ESD
(11611 NE Ainsworth Cir, Portland, OR 97220)
Mitigation Minute Videos
In these quick and informative videos, we explore key concepts and best practices to help you understand and mitigate risks. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our expert tips and real-world examples will provide valuable insights into managing risks effectively.
Mark your calendars for the next Community College Conversations!
Our Community College Conversations meetings are held quarterly. Everyone is invited to share risk management questions, comments, and best practices. If there is a topic you would like to see on the agenda please email Meghan Howk at [email protected].
Date: Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Please email [email protected] for the link to join.
What is PACE?
The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) and the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) formed PACE in 2006 and are working together to keep Oregon students safe, reduce risks and conserve member resources.
No one can match the expertise and decades of experience that OSBA and SDAO bring to property-casualty coverage for local public entities.
OSBA formed the first property-casualty pool coverage for education in Oregon in 1985 and has served education entities for more than 20 years. SDAO has provided coverage for local governments since the mid-1980s and now provides coverage for more than 850 entities, adding schools in 2003 to fill a coverage gap left when a major insurer pulled out of the state.
By merging programs, OSBA and SDAO formed the largest property and liability risk pool of school entities in the state, with more than 200 education organizations.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive societal problem. It is also one of the more uncomfortable conversations that need to happen not only in society, but in educational settings as well. This webinar training will discuss statistics, the grooming process, how to spot a predator in the context of institutions, and how to help prevent sexual abuse from occurring in your school.
See all the free courses PACE offers through VectorSolutions here.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
PACE website pages
Have you checked out the PACE website lately? We have two new resource pages that are one-stop shops for all things:
- Risk Management
- Sex Abuse Prevention
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
Do your buildings have table saws? Then you need a SawStop! SawStops save student fingers over and over again. PACE has a grant program to help cover the cost of a SawStop or to replace a blade.
Recently, we got the great news that yet another student finger had been saved by the SawStop.
Download the grant application below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Erin’s Law QRG
Download this new QRG on Erin’s Law to learn about the specific mandates of the law and resources to help you implement it.
Member login required (request a login here).
Download the We Got This poster (also available in Spanish) to help prevent and report child sexual abuse. Add contact information for your licensed and alternate designated administrator and local law enforcement, and then post around your school buildings.
Together we can prevent abuse.
PACE recommends
CISA Helps Schools Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts
by Patrick Massey, CISA
Don’t miss this article by Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director, with resources for K-12 entities to help “build, operate and maintain resilient cybersecurity programs.”
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
Email [email protected] for a login to watch any recordings behind a login.
For in-person legal training, email [email protected].
General questions
[email protected] | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
[email protected] | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
[email protected] | 503-485-4800
PACE legal resource on changes to family leave
PACE legal resource on changes to family leave
The Oregon legislature’s recent changes to the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and paid family medical leave insurance (“Paid Leave Oregon”) begin to take effect July 1, 2024. Senate Bill 1515 significantly altered the qualifying reasons employees may use OFLA leave and in many cases reduce the likelihood of employees using OFLA leave and Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) consecutively, or “stacking” leaves.
Some of the key changes include:
- OFLA leave will no longer be available for an employee’s serious health condition or parental leave;
- Only four weeks of OFLA leave may be used for bereavement each leave year;
- OFLA leave may be used for an employee to care for their sick child who requires home care due to an illness, injury or condition regardless of whether caused by a serious health condition, and to care for a child whose school or place of care is closed due to a public health emergency; and
- After January 1, 2025, employees may use Paid Leave Oregon for leave related to adoption or placement of a foster child (up to two weeks of OFLA leave may be used for this purpose through 2024).
- The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) remains unchanged. We recommend that you review your procedures related to leaves to ensure you are handling leaves appropriately after these changes take effect.
To help our members prepare for and navigate these changes, PACE Legal has developed the resource linked below. You can also contact PACE Legal and the attorneys at OSBA will assist you with your questions about leave issues.
PACE News 06/25/2024
NEW! Quick Reference Guide
Teen dating violence is a significant issue, and describes when individuals mistreat their young dating partners—physically, mentally, emotionally, or sexually. These violent relationships have lasting effects, leading to substance abuse, eating disorders, risky behavior, and a higher risk of future domestic violence. Half of those facing both dating violence and rape attempt suicide.
NEW! Mitigation Minute Videos
In these quick and informative videos, we explore key concepts and best practices to help you understand and mitigate risks. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our expert tips and real-world examples will provide valuable insights into managing risks effectively.
Upcoming legal webinar: Public Meeting Law Basics
In this free webinar, PACE attorneys will outline how to comply with the important tenets of Oregon public meeting law. School board members including committee members are legally required to be trained in public meeting law once per term of office. *OGEC credit approval pending*
Date: July 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Presenters: Haley Percell, chief legal officer and interim deputy executive director; Tonyia Brady, senior assistant legal counsel.
PACE partner highlight: Safety Fest 2024
Oregon School Safety Officers Association (OSSOA) is excited to announce the 2024 Annual Conference. The event will be held at Eagle Crest Resort on Aug 1 & 2. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and connecting. Be sure to tell your co-workers and encourage them to attend as well.
This year’s theme is Safety Fest. We have put together an informative and great conference for you. Our speakers will be presenting on a variety of topics that affect safety and health at every district.
Upcoming PACE Training
PACE Fall Regional Trainings include a three-hour workshop with presentations from risk management, sex abuse prevention, and our attorneys on relevant topics. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask all presenters questions during lunch with boxed lunch included.
The dates and locations for PACE Fall Trainings are as follows:
- Tuesday Oct 1, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at InterMountain ESD
(2001 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801) - Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Malheur ESD
(363 A St W, Vale, OR 97918) - Thursday Oct 3, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Multnomah ESD
(11611 NE Ainsworth Cir, Portland, OR 97220)
Did you miss Title IX Training for Colleges?
Did you miss the “Title IX 2024 Regulations & Compliance Requirements – What Higher Education Needs to Know” webinar? Vector Solutions has provided the recording for you to watch
Did you miss Title IX Training for K-12 Schools?
Did you miss the “Title IX: New Regulations and New Compliance Requirements for K-12 Schools” webinar? Vector Solutions has provided the recording for you to watch.
Celebrating Pride Month offers a wonderful chance to spotlight the impactful efforts of the Trevor Project. As a prominent nonprofit organization specializing in suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth, the Trevor Project offers continuous information and support to LGBTQ+ young individuals throughout the entire year. Alongside their 24/7 assistance, they foster a robust community and provide valuable resources addressing sexual orientation, gender, mental health, and more!
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
This information provided by Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant McKenzie Nix. If you have questions or would like your organization to receive custom training about preventing sexual abuse of minors, please contact Nix at [email protected].
PACE offers three sex abuse prevention trainings, all free of charge! Take the next step by contacting Nix to schedule a training!
- 1-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most popular)
- 2-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most in-depth)
- 30-minute to 1-hour Athletics Sex Abuse Prevention (athletics)
Looking for more Sex Abuse Prevention resources? Log in to the PACE member portal.
Mark your calendars for the next Community College Conversations!
Our Community College Conversations meetings are held quarterly. Everyone is invited to share risk management questions, comments, and best practices. If there is a topic you would like to see on the agenda please email Meghan Howk at [email protected].
Date: Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Please email [email protected] for the link to join.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive societal problem. It is also one of the more uncomfortable conversations that need to happen not only in society, but in educational settings as well. This webinar training will discuss statistics, the grooming process, how to spot a predator in the context of institutions, and how to help prevent sexual abuse from occurring in your school.
“Because of societal taboos, for many years we’ve faced an uphill battle in reporting grooming behaviors that place young people in harm’s way,” says PACE Administrator Dave Harvey. “As a society we need to do better, and as an institution PACE is committed to leading the way.”
See our updated video showing how vital it is to protect Oregon students.
Watching this video is also a part of the requirements for the 5% discount. Learn more here or email [email protected].
See all the free courses PACE offers through VectorSolutions here.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
PACE website pages
Have you checked out the PACE website lately? We have two new resource pages that are one-stop shops for all things:
- Risk Management
- Sex Abuse Prevention
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
Do your buildings have table saws? Then you need a SawStop! SawStops save student fingers over and over again. PACE has a grant program to help cover the cost of a SawStop or to replace a blade.
Recently, we got the great news that yet another student finger had been saved by the SawStop.
Download the grant application below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Erin’s Law QRG
Download this new QRG on Erin’s Law to learn about the specific mandates of the law and resources to help you implement it.
Member login required (request a login here).
Download the We Got This poster (also available in Spanish) to help prevent and report child sexual abuse. Add contact information for your licensed and alternate designated administrator and local law enforcement, and then post around your school buildings.
Together we can prevent abuse.
PACE recommends
CISA Helps Schools Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts
by Patrick Massey, CISA
Don’t miss this article by Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director, with resources for K-12 entities to help “build, operate and maintain resilient cybersecurity programs.”
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
Email [email protected] for a login to watch any recordings behind a login.
For in-person legal training, email [email protected].
General questions
[email protected] | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
[email protected] | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
[email protected] | 503-485-4800
PACE News 06/11/2024
NEW! Mitigation Minute Videos
In these quick and informative videos, we explore key concepts and best practices to help you understand and mitigate risks. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our expert tips and real-world examples will provide valuable insights into managing risks effectively.
PACE partner highlight: Safety Fest 2024
Oregon School Safety Officers Association (OSSOA) is excited to announce the 2024 Annual Conference. The event will be held at Eagle Crest Resort on August 1st & 2nd. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and connecting. Be sure to tell your co-workers and encourage them to attend as well.
This year’s theme is Safety Fest. We have put together an informative and great conference for you. Our speakers will be presenting on a variety of topics that affect safety and health at every district.
Upcoming PACE Training
PACE Fall Regional Trainings include a three-hour workshop with presentations from risk management, sex abuse prevention, and our attorneys on relevant topics. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask all presenters questions during lunch with boxed lunch included.
The dates and locations for PACE Fall Trainings are as follows:
- Tuesday October 1, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at InterMountain ESD
(2001 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801) - Wednesday October 2, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Malheur ESD
(363 A St W, Vale, OR 97918) - Thursday October 3, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Multnomah ESD
(11611 NE Ainsworth Cir, Portland, OR 97220)
Did you miss Title IX Training for Colleges?
Did you miss the “Title IX 2024 Regulations & Compliance Requirements – What Higher Education Needs to Know” webinar? Vector Solutions has provided the recording for you to watch
Did you miss Title IX Training for K-12 Schools?
Did you miss the “Title IX: New Regulations and New Compliance Requirements for K-12 Schools” webinar? Vector Solutions has provided the recording for you to watch.
June is Pride month. Pride month is celebrated annually in June to honor the Stonewall Riots in 1969. The Stonewall Riots were a series of demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community in response to a police raid that took place in a gay club at the Stonewall Inn, in New York City. These events served as a launch point for the gay rights movement.
Although we have come a long way to work toward creating equal justice and opportunities for LGBTQ people, they still experience higher rates of physical and sexual violence (according to Human Rights Campaign)::
- 44% of lesbian women and 61% of bisexual women have experienced physical violence, rape, and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime, as opposed to 35% of heterosexual women.
- 26% of gay men and 37% of bisexual men have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner, compared to 29% of straight men.
- 46% of bisexual women have been raped, compared to 17% of straight women and 13% of lesbians.
- 22% of bisexual women have been raped by an intimate partner, compared to 9% of straight women.
- 40% of gay men and 47% of bisexual men have experienced sexual violence other than rape, compared to 21% of straight men.
Additional resources:
Stonewall Riots
ODE’s: LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Plan
Trevor Project
Rise Above Violence
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
This information provided by Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant McKenzie Nix. If you have questions or would like your organization to receive custom training about preventing sexual abuse of minors, please contact Nix at [email protected].
PACE offers three sex abuse prevention trainings, all free of charge! Take the next step by contacting Nix to schedule a training!
- 1-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most popular)
- 2-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most in-depth)
- 30-minute to 1-hour Athletics Sex Abuse Prevention (athletics)
Looking for more Sex Abuse Prevention resources? Log in to the PACE member portal.
Upcoming legal webinar: Public Meeting Law Basics
In this free webinar, PACE attorneys will outline how to comply with the important tenets of Oregon public meeting law. School board members including committee members are legally required to be trained in public meeting law once per term of office. *OGEC credit approval pending*
Date: July 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Presenters: Haley Percell, chief legal officer; Tonyia Brady, senior assistant legal counsel.
Mark your calendars for the next Community College Conversations!
Our Community College Conversations meetings are held quarterly. Everyone is invited to share risk management questions, comments, and best practices. If there is a topic you would like to see on the agenda please email Meghan Howk at [email protected].
Date: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Please email [email protected] for the link to join.
New Cyber Resource from our 2024 PACE Day Keynote
Cyberattacks are on the rise across the country, and Oregon is no exception. During her keynote presentation at PACE Day 2024, Alayna Colburn of the FBI discussed cyber trends in Oregon, as well as provided an overview of the FBI’s capabilities before, during and after a cyberattack. Agent Colburn provided a handout on Cyber Tips for Safety.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive societal problem. It is also one of the more uncomfortable conversations that need to happen not only in society, but in educational settings as well. This webinar training will discuss statistics, the grooming process, how to spot a predator in the context of institutions, and how to help prevent sexual abuse from occurring in your school.
“Because of societal taboos, for many years we’ve faced an uphill battle in reporting grooming behaviors that place young people in harm’s way,” says PACE Administrator Dave Harvey. “As a society we need to do better, and as an institution PACE is committed to leading the way.”
See our updated video showing how vital it is to protect Oregon students.
Watching this video is also a part of the requirements for the 5% discount. Learn more here or email [email protected].
See all the free courses PACE offers through VectorSolutions here.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
PACE website pages
Have you checked out the PACE website lately? We have two new resource pages that are one-stop shops for all things:
- Risk Management
- Sex Abuse Prevention
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
Do your buildings have table saws? Then you need a SawStop! SawStops save student fingers over and over again. PACE has a grant program to help cover the cost of a SawStop or to replace a blade.
Recently, we got the great news that yet another student finger had been saved by the SawStop.
Download the grant application below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Erin’s Law QRG
Download this new QRG on Erin’s Law to learn about the specific mandates of the law and resources to help you implement it.
Member login required (request a login here).
Download the We Got This poster (also available in Spanish) to help prevent and report child sexual abuse. Add contact information for your licensed and alternate designated administrator and local law enforcement, and then post around your school buildings.
Together we can prevent abuse.
PACE recommends
CISA Helps Schools Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts
by Patrick Massey, CISA
Don’t miss this article by Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director, with resources for K-12 entities to help “build, operate and maintain resilient cybersecurity programs.”
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
Email [email protected] for a login to watch any recordings behind a login.
For in-person legal training, email [email protected].
General questions
[email protected] | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
[email protected] | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
[email protected] | 503-485-4800
PACE News 05/28/2024
PACE recommends: Title IX Training for Colleges
The Department of Education recently released the new Title IX regulations on April 19, 2024, which will replace the Final Rule on Title IX released in May 2020.
As colleges and universities quickly review and adjust to these new regulations, it is essential for them to understand the significant changes around sexual discrimination and harassment.
Join Vector Solutions and Rebecca Veidlinger, Title IX and campus sexual misconduct expert, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for a discussion on these new requirements and what colleges and universities need to implement before the start of the 2024-25 academic year.
Did you miss Title IX Training for K-12 Schools?
Did you miss the “Title IX: New Regulations and New Compliance Requirements for K-12 Schools” webinar? Vector Solutions has provided the recording for you to watch.
This week! Risk webinar: Facilities Inspection
Are you ready to make sure your facilities are safe for the summer? Join our risk management consultants in this free webinar as they discuss best practices for inspecting your facilities.
Date: May 30
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Did you know that the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) created a YouTube page? Oregon SATF’s Prevention Land channel is full of short videos addressing a variety of prevention topics, including Sex Education, Menstrual Dignity, LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Prevents Violence and Abuse, and more. Prevention is something that we all can participate in. These short videos are a fantastic starting point for any and everyone to get involved in creating safer communities.
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
This information provided by Sex Abuse Prevention Consultant McKenzie Nix. If you have questions or would like your organization to receive custom training about preventing sexual abuse of minors, please contact Nix at [email protected].
PACE offers three sex abuse prevention trainings, all free of charge! Take the next step by contacting Nix to schedule a training!
- 1-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most popular)
- 2-hour Sex Abuse Prevention (good for everyone, most in-depth)
- 30-minute to 1-hour Athletics Sex Abuse Prevention (athletics)
Looking for more Sex Abuse Prevention resources? Log in to the PACE member portal.
Mark your calendars for the next Community College Conversations!
Our Community College Conversations meetings are held quarterly. Everyone is invited to share risk management questions, comments, and best practices. If there is a topic you would like to see on the agenda please email Meghan Howk at [email protected].
Date: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams (link invitation coming soon)
New Cyber Resource from our 2024 PACE Day Keynote
Cyberattacks are on the rise across the country, and Oregon is no exception. During her keynote presentation at PACE Day 2024, Alayna Colburn of the FBI discussed cyber trends in Oregon, as well as provided an overview of the FBI’s capabilities before, during and after a cyberattack. Agent Colburn provided a handout on Cyber Tips for Safety.
Did you miss these webinars?
With Oregon schools facing the most challenging budget season in more than a decade, districts are preparing reduction-in-force notices as part of cutting costs. Many school board members are new to the process, and staff from OSBA and PACE planned a free, one-hour webinar to provide guidance and answer your questions. We addressed legal implications, policy considerations, best communication practices, and how your legislative advocacy over the coming year can create better outcomes for students through sustained, adequate school funding.
In this free webinar, PACE attorneys gave an in-depth look at the arcane world of handling complaints, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive societal problem. It is also one of the more uncomfortable conversations that need to happen not only in society, but in educational settings as well. This webinar training will discuss statistics, the grooming process, how to spot a predator in the context of institutions, and how to help prevent sexual abuse from occurring in your school.
“Because of societal taboos, for many years we’ve faced an uphill battle in reporting grooming behaviors that place young people in harm’s way,” says PACE Administrator Dave Harvey. “As a society we need to do better, and as an institution PACE is committed to leading the way.”
See our updated video showing how vital it is to protect Oregon students.
Watching this video is also a part of the requirements for the 5% discount. Learn more here or email [email protected].
See all the free courses PACE offers through VectorSolutions here.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
PACE website pages
Have you checked out the PACE website lately? We have two new resource pages that are one-stop shops for all things:
- Risk Management
- Sex Abuse Prevention
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
Do your buildings have table saws? Then you need a SawStop! SawStops save student fingers over and over again. PACE has a grant program to help cover the cost of a SawStop or to replace a blade.
Recently, we got the great news that yet another student finger had been saved by the SawStop.
Download the grant application below for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Erin’s Law QRG
Download this new QRG on Erin’s Law to learn about the specific mandates of the law and resources to help you implement it.
Member login required (request a login here).
Download the We Got This poster (also available in Spanish) to help prevent and report child sexual abuse. Add contact information for your licensed and alternate designated administrator and local law enforcement, and then post around your school buildings.
Together we can prevent abuse.
PACE recommends
CISA Helps Schools Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts
by Patrick Massey, CISA
Don’t miss this article by Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director, with resources for K-12 entities to help “build, operate and maintain resilient cybersecurity programs.”
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
Email [email protected] for a login to watch any recordings behind a login.
For in-person legal training, email [email protected].
General questions
[email protected] | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
[email protected] | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
[email protected] | 503-485-4800
Ransomware- The Threat is Real
Controls and coverage are necessary to protect public entities from liability.
article by Lisa Hammond
“Cybercriminals have wreaked havoc on local governments in recent years, primarily through costly ransomware attacks. Ransomware is the fastest growing type of cybercrime, and because public entities are especially vulnerable, they continue to face the real and ever-increasing threat of this type of attack.”
Read entire article here.