b'School Safety Thoughts from The Center for Education SafetyLeverage Regional Networks to Strengthen School Safety ComplianceBy Glen Moore, MSBAs Center for Education SafetyT he role of a plant manager is complexattend and conduct meetings with localemergency operations planning, site and multi-faceted. As a key memberofficials to provide technical assistanceassessments, and familiarity with the of school safety teams, you carryand direction in coordinating emergencyIncident Command System. SEMAs significant responsibility thatmanagement and disaster-related activities.regional coordinators are seasoned requires specialized knowledgeCoordinators also act as subject matterexperts who can provide essential input and training. At times, this burden canspecialists in emergency and disasterfor these requirements. Additionally, CES feel overwhelmingbut you are not alone.management programs and projects.offers resources to support all aspects of Leveraging local and regional resources isMissouri is divided into nine regionsSB 68visit our website for details and essential for effective school safety planning. (AI), aligned with Missouri Highwayreview last months MSPMA Magazine Patrol troops. Ten Regional Coordinatorsissue for more guidance.Regional Coordinators and Their Role assist Missouris 114 counties and the When organizing drills or preparingindependent City of St. Louis. Local Emergency Managersfor major events, involve Missouris StateIdentify your regional coordinator:Your county or municipal emergency Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)https://sema.dps.mo.gov/programs/ management director is another vital regional coordinators. These professionalsregional_coordinator.php resource. According to SEMA:provide critical guidance for navigatingAttend regular regional meetingsYour local emergency management emergency management requirements. to gain insights into emergencydirector is the best source of information Regional Coordinators serve as theplanning and resource coordination. on local conditions and programs, as well states liaison to local jurisdictions withinas assistance available following a federal assigned regions regarding all aspects ofWhy This Matters: SB 68 Compliance disaster declaration.emergency and disaster management. TheyMissouri Senate Bill 68 mandatesConnect with your local emergency management representative at SEMAs website: https://sema.dps.mo.gov.Additional ResourcesAnother organization you may be aware of is Missouri Pipeline Association. As weve witnessed in our state this year, pipeline leaks can and will impact schools. Missouri Pipeline Association encourages school leaders to learn about pipelines and the products they carry. There are steps you can take to help ensure pipeline safety in your community:Pipeline Safety:Access meeting schedules at showmepipeline.com/meeting_scheduleUse the mapping system to identify pipeline locations: showmepipeline.com/national_pipeline_mappingAs always, your relationships with Local Fire and Law Enforcement are critical. Include these agencies in your emergency planning BuildingBe\x1der Schools, Together. efforts, including drills, emergency operations planning, and reunification exercises.Final ReminderInvolving available resources ensures accurate information and distributes the workload effectively. Collaboration is1000 Macklind Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 I 314.833.3555I hollandcs.com key to building a safer environment for students and staff.30|SCHOOL PLANT MANAGER MAGAZINE|WINTER 2026'