As all school districts know, work certainly doesn’t end during the summer. There are many tasks to accomplish, including maintaining the grounds and preparing them for the return of students in the fall. One of the hazards of working outside…
It is all too easy for storage areas to become unruly—especially when you feel your time could be better spent elsewhere. But it’s summer break now, which makes this a good time to closely examine your storage practices and ensure…
Are you experiencing the effects of wildfires in your community? Wildfire smoke can have a detrimental effect on people’s health when participating in outside activities. It can also place additional strain on your HVAC system, possibly resulting in equipment breakdowns or…
Have you thought about bringing a therapy dog to your school? Are you concerned about whether the legal liability you might experience outweighs the benefit of having a dog in your classroom? CM Regent has worked with many schools that…
As a school district, you devote countless hours to educating your students about how to hold their own in a world full of challenges. But how much time do you spend educating your staff—particularly about how they can keep themselves…
Unfortunately, school shootings are occurring at an alarming rate and the ability to quickly respond to an active shooter is an emphasis for all educational entities. To expedite response to intruder events, schools are forming school police departments comprised of…
At select times, school staff members may be required to work alone at off-site locations, on school grounds or in unoccupied buildings, sometimes outside of normal school hours. Employees working in solitary environments are at an increased risk should they…
In 2008, the Virginia Graeme Baker Act took effect, requiring public swimming pools to have drain covers installed that comply with the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 performance standard, or any successor standard. ANSI/APSP-16 became the successor drain cover standard effective Sept. 6,…
An auditorium is one of the most visible locations of a school district. Because of its size, it can be used for many different functions, including school plays, concerts, assemblies and even district-wide public meetings. But there are many risks…
School district employees often want to bring electrical appliances—such as coffee pots, space heaters, fans or scent diffusers—to make their personal workspaces more comfortable. This can be a liability, as each of these appliances could cause safety hazards or result…