Is your school ready for whatever kind of disaster or emergency might come your way? Of course, no organization is truly “ready for anything,” but you can take steps that may lessen the impact of a fire, flood, tornado, hurricane,…
Sexual abuse prevention has become a major issue in recent years for all kinds of groups, including houses of worship, athletic teams, scouting organizations and, of course, schools. Depending on the specific group, a variety of best practices and rules…
As the school year starts, the children at your school are no doubt excited to get back on the playground. Before they do so, however, it’s important to make sure you know how to best keep them safe. According to…
Swimming pools can be a great amenity for schools. They not only provide a home base for your swim team and expand physical education opportunities, but they can enrich your community through public programming. While being a real asset, a…
Safeguarding your organization’s financial assets is paramount. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Automated Clearing House (ACH) fraud pose significant risks, but with the right strategies, you can fortify your defenses. Let’s explore practical steps to prevent EFT/ACH fraud: Educate your…
Many school districts frequently use contractors because it is cost-efficient, allows them to offer more for their students, and because it reduces their liability and workers’ compensation exposure. If you hire a contractor for custodial, food service, transportation, maintenance 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…
Whether your job involves physical labor or many hours of sitting in front of a computer, eye damage is a very real concern. If you don’t take proper precautions, you could end up with either one eye that has become…