Creating a Defensible Emergency Communication Plan: A Documentation Checklist
Build a defensible emergency communication plan for your school with this practical checklist. Cover the gaps auditors and administrators will likely look for. Having an emergency plan is one thing. Having a plan that holds up to scrutiny from your district, your school board, or a state auditor is another thing entirely. You need something […]
Punch Rescue Is Now Available Through TIPS Cooperative Purchasing
Punch Rescue is now available through the TIPS cooperative purchasing contract, simplifying how K-12 schools procure emergency communication infrastructure. Procurement is one of the less obvious points of friction common within school safety planning. A district will identify a need, evaluate their solutions, and then enter a waiting game. Vendor approval processes, budget justification cycles, […]
How West Virginia Is Helping Schools Fund Panic Buttons
West Virginia’s new Alyssa’s Law fund is making panic buttons achievable for schools. Here’s what the legislation covers, what it costs, and what comes next. If you’re a school administrator, you’ve probably talked about the idea of deploying panic buttons. Everyone agrees it’s a good idea. But the conversation often stalls when it comes time […]