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Addressing Sexual Misconduct and Bullying in Schools
June 26, 2017ASCIP is concerned with protecting children, and reducing incidents of bullying and sexual misconduct on school campuses. One of our partners, Safety National, recently published an article addressing this important topic. This article is being republished with their permission.
At the 2017 PRIMA Annual Conference, a panel discussed issues pertaining to sexual misconduct and bullying in schools. The panel included:
- Beth Capek – Vice President, Claims Client Manager, Munich Reinsurance America
- Lance Hammond – Director Risk Management Department, Clear Risk Solutions
- Catalina Sugayan – Partner, Sedgwick LLP
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct cases can result in significant liability for school districts. Two recent cases highlighted were a $3 million jury award in Florida in August 2016 and a California case in March 2017 that settled for $8.25 million. These awards highlight the importance of schools training their staff to recognize potential sexual abuse situations so that they can be prevented.
Are You Prepared for the Worst?
April 17, 2017By Reshan Cooray, Senior Director of Risk Services for ASCIP
It’s only been a little over two years since the terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center, when another horrific event occurred on Monday, April 10, 2017 in San Bernardino at North Park Elementary School. A male died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting and killing a female special needs teacher. Two students were injured in the incident; one, later that day, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Certainly, our hearts go out to the faculty, staff, students, and parents of the San Bernardino City Unified School District and to all members of the San Bernardino community.
Such incidents remind us that its important to review our policies and procedures on school security and how we communicate this information to parents. Below are some recommendations for school safety and how to best protect your students and staff against similar events:
Photos from the March 3rd Annual Membership Meeting are now posted. You may view the photos and re-live the day’s events and activities by clicking on the following link:
You can also view the photo booth pictures as well. The photo booth pictures are available on a private gallery for viewing and download. Here are the instructions to access those photos:
— Go to www.photoboothsforparties.com
— Click on the “Event Photos” button in the middle of the home page
— Then under the Folders, Click on the month of our event (March 2017)
— Scroll through the various events until you find ours, then click on the “ASCIP’s Membership Meeting 2017”. The password is “anaheim” (all lower case)
Thank you for participating and joining us in this informative, fun event! Enjoy the memories!
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