On October 25, 2024, a new webcast titled “Annual Legislative Recap: New Laws that Impact Public Education in 2025 and Beyond’ will be premiering on PRISMtv. Topics include new mandated leaves, updates to the Education Code for both certificated and classified personnel, protections for LGBTQ+ students, harassment prevention, whistleblower protections, and compliance strategies for workplace safety laws. Registration is not required; visit PRISMtv to view this webcast. For any questions regarding this webcast, contact Doug McGill.

Attention Department Directors and Managers! Join Senior Risk Control Specialist John Nichols, ARM, CAC, CLP, for an interactive workshop on strategies to control workplace violence (WPV) hazards. This free workshop is designed for those managing WPV risks at the workgroup, department, or organizational level. Participants will gain insights and resources on:

• Hazard identification principles
• Risk assessment strategies
• How to integrate corrective actions into a WPV Prevention Plan

• October 17th in Clovis
• October 22nd in Irvine

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! For more details, contact Doug McGill.

Check out PRISM’s Toolbox, a comprehensive collection of resources designed to help you manage and mitigate risks effectively. Featured resources include:

• Risk Simplified – Easy-to-understand documents on a wide variety of topics developed by PRISM's Risk Control Department.
• School Safety and Liability Guides – A collection of essential resources, including the School Administrator's Guide to Preventing Sexual Abuse & Misconduct, the School Liability Handbook on Student Activities and Employment Issues, and the School Safety for the Industrial Arts, providing strategies for policy development, liability management, and classroom safety.

Have a topic idea or a question about a resource? Need the password to access protected toolbox resources? Contact Risk Control.

Join us via Zoom on October 22 at 10:00 am for the Annual Public Entity Meeting. We will cover a range of topics, including:

• Year in Review
• Strategic Initiatives
• Financial Highlights
• State of the Programs
• Technology Initiatives
• Service Offerings
• PRISM ARC & National Expansion

The meeting will conclude with an Open Forum, providing an opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions with your peers and PRISM staff.

Feel free to share this information with anyone else in your district who would like to attend!

Questions? Contact Karen Somers, PRISM Meeting Coordinator.