Pre-trip inspections are a critical requirement in Texas, promoting safe, reliable, efficient school bus operations. Whenever possible, use the inspection checklist provided by the bus manufacturer.

The Fund's premier event for learning and networking will be held April 26-28, 2026, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock, Texas. School staff should clean out chemical inventory at least ...

School IT departments can take advantage of reduced user demand during the summer. Now is the time to assess and improve your technology infrastructure, address changes and fixes, and prepare for the ...

Christina Ford from Killen ISD, Robin Lichtner from Leander ISD, and Charleane St. John Edmond from Spring Branch ISD shared their experiences during the risk manager panel discussion. Why ...

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 ...

We often receive questions from Fund members about buying or renting inflatable bounce houses or moon walks for school carnivals or celebrations. Sometimes these events are managed by the school and ...

School employees face hazards every day. Groundskeepers work in the elements. Science teachers mix volatile chemicals. Trained maintenance staff repair or replace faulty outlets and circuit breakers.

In 1973, the Texas Legislature passed a law requiring school districts to provide workers’ compensation coverage to their employees. When the commercial insurance industry showed little interest in ...

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 ...

TASB Risk Management Fund Announces New Leadership Appointments The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund has announced several key leadership appointments to its Board of ...

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 ...

During the 2024-25 multi-hazard emergency operations plan (EOP) review cycle, the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) will evaluate every school district’s EOP Basic Plan and Cybersecurity Annex. The ...