PCAT News
5 Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls on School Premises
We want to do all we can to prevent our students, parents and community from falls that might result in injury. Most falls (67%) happen on a level surface resulting from slips and trips. Fortunately, most slip, trip and fall incidents are avoidable.
Insurance Policy Review: Starting the New Year Right
Begin the New Year on the right foot with a thorough review of your insurance policies. An insurance review might not be the first thing on your New Year’s checklist, but it’s a wise move that can yield substantial benefits.
Winterizing Your School Facilities: Preventing Cold-Weather Damage
As temperatures drop and winter approaches, safeguarding your school facilities becomes crucial. The following tips by HSB, a Munich Re company, provides essential insights and strategies to prevent cold-weather damage.
Guarding Against Financial Fraud in Educational Institutions
Financial fraud can be a significant threat to educational institutions, siphoning off funds meant for crucial programs and services. To safeguard against these risks, it's essential for school districts to be proactive in their approach. Here are five valuable tips for preventing fraud in educational institutions:
Holiday Break Security: Protecting Vacant Campuses
The holiday season brings cheer and well-deserved respite to both students and school staff. However, the vacant campuses during these breaks can become targets for vandalism and unauthorized entry.
Cybersecurity Hygiene: Keeping Your School Network Clean and Safe
In today's digitally driven world, educational institutions rely heavily on technology and connectivity to enhance the learning experience. The integration of computers, tablets, and smartphones into the classroom has revolutionized education, but it has also brought forth new challenges, particularly in terms of cybersecurity.
Ask Jack: Part Three: What Are Signs My Computer Is Hacked?
In Part Three, this final segment in the series, we discuss what to do when your computer is acting sluggish.
Ask Jack: Part Two: What Are Signs My Computer Is Hacked?
In "Ask Jack: Part One: What Are Signs My Computer Is Hacked?" we discussed some red flags that may mean you have been hacked - specifically, "clandestine programs" in your directory and indiscriminate pop-ups.
Ask Emily: Can You Ban Employees From Talking About Wages?
The short answer is no, you cannot prohibit your employees from discussing their wages. Employers may not like all topics workers are discussing but they cannot ban or restrict all employee speech.
School Playground Safety: Reducing Injury Risks
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year, more than 200,000 children go to U.S. hospital emergency departments with injuries associated with playground equipment.
Ensuring Campus Safety: 7 Tips to Prepare Your Schools for Fire Emergencies
Fire emergencies can be devastating events, posing serious risks to the safety of students, faculty, and school property. Schools have a responsibility to proactively prepare for such incidents to ensure the well-being of their community members and the protection of valuable assets.
Policies And Procedures: Important For Preventing Peer Bullying Harms
Schools must provide safe learning environments for students. Having policies and procedures in place to prevent bullying and harassment can help.
Signs to Watch for in Students at High Risk For Suicide
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in 2020, adolescents and young adults ages 15 to 24 had a suicide rate of 14.24. According to a March 2022 report by UCLA Health, suicide is the second leading cause of death among children and young adults, 15 to 24 in the U.S.
Ask Leslie: What Should I Consider To Avoid Risk Before Terminating A Poor Performing Employee?
Even though your employee is most likely an at-will employee who can be terminated at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, so long as it is not an illegal reason, you would be wise to consider all the facts before terminating a poor performer, so that you have the best defense to a wrongful termination claim.
Ask Jack: Part One: What Are Signs My Computer Is Hacked?
Nevertheless, there are some signs that may mean you are a victim of a hack. The first is if "weird" happens day after day. Computers are programmed to not be weird - just do what we command - so if you are surprised regularly by something you did not command, you need to take a look.
Protection Against Ransomware Attacks: The Do’s and Don’ts
Ransomware can cause some of the most dangerous attacks a company can face. It could prevent access to critical data and result in theft and the disclosure of sensitive data. Due to the serious nature of an attack, it’s important to follow these recommended actions. The best defense against a ransomware attack is proactive cyber risk management. Having both technical and managerial processes in place could drastically reduce the overall impact of a ransomware attack
Warning Signals That Indicate An Educator May Pose A Risk To Students
According to a case study of K-12 school employee sexual misconduct, approximately 10% of K-12 students will experience sexual misconduct by a school employee by the time they graduate from high school.
PCAT Names Henry Bailey 2022-2023 Statewide Bus Driver of the Year
On Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, Henry Bailey of Floresville ISD was named 2022-2023 Statewide Bus Driver of the Year by PCAT in recognition of his service.
2021-2022 Statewide Bus Driver of the Year
Mr. Cisneros, Winner of Statewide Bus Driver of the Year!
Member-owned since 2003
Delivering lowest long- term cost for property and casualty coverages.
 
                         
            
              
            
            
          
               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
