Hail can damage most exposed surfaces, but the majority of damage is to roofs, followed by damage to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. How can Fund members minimize weather ...

Burst pipes, theft, and vandalism are just a few risks that ramp up when staff and students are away. Follow these tips to lay the foundation for a safe holiday and smooth return in the new year. Set ...

Help prevent slips, trips, and falls in educational settings with practical safety tips for all roles, teachers to custodians. Learn district-wide strategies and reporting steps to keep campuses safe.

The Fund’s strength is built on more than 1,000 members coming together to share and manage risk. Our Excellence Award program recognizes school districts, community colleges, and education service ...

Those in a learning environment are exposed to germs and potentially infectious agents daily. Any bodily fluid carries the risk of disease and puts you in danger of infection, from cleaning up a ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity and being considered in major transit operations, including school districts. If you’re looking to go electric with your school bus fleet, it’s ...

When you think of MBA careers, investment banker, stockbroker, or consultant might come to mind. But Eleonora Mujica chose a different path. After earning her MBA, Eleonora (who goes by Ely) joined ...

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) will request basic multi-hazard emergency operations plans and cybersecurity annexes documents from all independent school districts, open-enrollment charter ...

Texas school districts must submit their state-mandated safety and security audits by Sept. 15, 2023. We know your time is valuable—and in short supply. So, we’re rolling out a blog post series to ...

Workplace injuries cost employers $176.5 billion and 103 billion lost workdays in 2023, according to the National Safety Council. In the education/health industries, the Texas Department of Insurance ...

Winter storms don’t just threaten roofs, pipes, and parking lots. They also introduce operational and financial risks for your district’s technology infrastructure. Power outages, voltage fluctuations ...

Hail-hammered roofs tend to get top billing when talk turns to high-dollar school property claims. But fires, while not as common, can be equally destructive. Two Fund members recently lost entire ...