5/7/10

The TASB Risk Management Fund awarded $550,000 to 200 school districts and other educational entities through the 2010 grant awards.  The grant awards are based upon an evaluation of the loss prevention outcomes, quality of application and the justification for the proposed investment that are described in grant applications.   According to the Texas Association of School Boards news release, "The 2010 grants were awarded to 186 school districts, three regional education service centers, three county appraisal districts, five community colleges, and three shared service arrangements. Workers’ compensation grants focused on fall prevention, personal lifting devices, and personal protective equipment. Facilities security initiatives, driver improvement, and vehicle safety were the primary areas receiving grants under the property/liability program area."

 To read the entire news release, click on the link below.

http://www.tasb.org/about/news/press_releases/2010/may/lp_grant.aspx