Garland ISD was one of just 10 districts statewide recently honored by The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). The district’s Risk Management Department earned a 2015 TASB Risk Management Fund Innovation Award for its creative safety video campaign.
“We were excited when we learned we won the award,” said GISD Risk Management Specialist Sabrina Jeter. “We were proud to know that our peers outside of Garland ISD affirm that our program is good.”
The campaign that earned the district’s distinction featured students and staff creating 1-3 minute safety videos, which cover everything from cold and flu season tips to step safety.
“The videos include messages that are understandable, impactful and add a touch a humor,” Jeter said. “These original works were developed for GISD employees, and can be found on the staff Intranet website.”
Jeter, along with Risk Manager Alan Smith, attended the Fund Members’ Conference in the spring, where they received a plaque and monetary gift.
“This award was established by the TASB Risk Management Fund Board of Trustees to recognize Fund members who have demonstrated creativity, innovation and excellence with local efforts,” states a press release. “In addition to being publicly recognized by the Fund, the award comes with a $1,000 honorarium to be used toward any risk management effort in your district.”
The department plans to use the grant to invest in other safety awareness programs.
“Receiving this honor amongst our peers recognizes Risk Management and Garland ISD as innovators,” Jeter said. “We care about the safety of our children and employees.”
