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assumptions and risk making inefficient 
or even wasteful decisions. If our time 
and budgets have recently shrunk, it’s 
even more important for us to make 
sound decisions.
Imagine an administrative meeting 
where all are trained in security 
priorities, and all these unique 
perspectives are now at the table, 
ready and able to contribute to the 
identification of safety priorities and 
the corresponding solutions. What 
typically occurs is an overreliance 
on one or two individuals to decide 
To accomplish all our shared goals, it’s essential that 
safety is part of our shared culture. The school board 
ultimately drives this attitude, and the superintendent 
leads the effort. From there, each building leader promotes 
what is necessary to accomplish the goals we all share. 
Safety should not be an add-on – it must be the culture.
safety matters. We need to shift this 
to a culture of safety. If this is not 
occurring, do your part and educate 
yourself and your team. Hopefully, 
this will motivate others in the district. 
If nothing else, it will dramatically 
improve the safety of students and 
staff. The eyes, ears, and collective 
knowledge of plant managers, 
maintenance workers, custodians, and 
similar individuals provide some of 
our most valuable insight. Each day 
presents opportunities to improve our 
safety. Let’s work together to put these 
practices in place. As always, thank 
you for what you do, and please don’t 
hesitate to reach out if you have any 
needs or questions we can assist with.
Website: www.mosba.org/page/ces 
Email: ces@mosba.org 

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