Don't miss this webinar next week!
In this free webinar, PACE attorneys will provide an overview of the requirements around key dates and processes for retaining and notifying staff. Come with your questions!
Date: Wed., Jan. 17
Time: 12 p.m.
Presenters: Callen Sterling, senior assistant legal counsel; Brian Kernan, assistant legal counsel
Do you know what warning signs to look for in individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing sexual abuse? Recognizing these signs of distress is necessary to help children and young adults navigating the complexities of growing up. Particularly in incidents of sexual abuse or assault.
The articles listed below from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) aim to equip caregivers and concerned individuals with the essential knowledge to identify signs of potential sexual abuse or an abusive relationship. Individuals and organizations can create a safer environment for students by providing them with the assistance they need.
For more information please visit:
Be vigilant. Be kind. We got this!
These tips are 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 riskmanagement@sdao.com.
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.
“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 riskmanagement@sdao.com.
Save the Date!
Cost: Free
Date: Thu., April 11th
Location: Sunriver Resort
Registration: opens in January
PACE Day next year will include relevant legal and risk management workshops, as well as another compelling general session on the topic of sex abuse prevention. In addition to being in beautiful Sunriver again, for the first time we will be hosting a reception on Wednesday, April 10th.
So make sure to save the date for April 10 and 11 for some time to network with your colleagues from around the state, enjoy food in the Sunriver Resort, and most importantly learn about important legal and safety topics.
New! 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:
Still can't find what you're looking for? Email riskmanagement@sdao.com or pace@osba.org.
Questions? Contact support.education@vectorsolutions.com or pace@osba.org.
Today's Tip: Egress Lighting: Add it to the Checklist
During an evacuation is the worst time to discover that your egress lighting needs to be replaced. Fortunately, avoiding this problem is simple: start incorporating monthly egress lighting checks into your routine safety checks. Don’t delay when you find a faulty light and replace inoperable fixtures immediately.
For more information on safety inspections, email riskmanagement@sdao.com.
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 riskmanagement@sdao.com with any questions.
5% General Liability Discount
Do you want to save 5% on your general liability premiums next year?
Learn about our new requirements to be completed in the 2023-24 fiscal year by downloading our flier!
Have additional questions? Email riskmanagement@sdao.com.
Did you miss these webinars?
Learn about how the different leave laws interact with each other, including the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), the Federal Family Leave Act (FMLA), Oregon Sick Time law, Oregon Workers' Compensation Law, and leave under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Have questions? Email pacelegal@osba.org.
Make sure to watch this recording with important information on recognizing the signs of abuse before it happens.
Have more questions? Email mnix@sdao.com.
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.
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.
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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 is pleased to announce a new grant program to offset some of the cost of implementing cybersecurity tools or services Each PACE member is now eligible for a grant of up to $500 to implement one or more of the cybersecurity measures listed in our application.
Email pace@osba.org for a link to the application.
Email underwriting@sdao.com to submit your cybersecurity measure for consideration.
Did you miss these recent webinars? Watch the recordings by clicking the images below!
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For in-person legal training, email pacelegal@osba.org.
General questions
pace@osba.org | 503-588-2800
Risk management and claims questions
riskmanagement@sdao.com | 503-371-8667
PACE Legal questions
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