Mickey Key retires as a Member Advocate for Southwest Ga and Adam Hathaway will be taking his place. This podcast covers the transition as well as a personal look at Mickey and the future with Adam.

SchoolDog is a resource provided to our members as a tool for discovering and documenting a wide range of safety issues in schools.

In this inaugural episode of 'The Georgia Classroom - Conversations with GSBA,' we dive into the critical intersection of student mental health and school safety. Join Valarie Wilson and a diverse panel, including a parent, student, mental health expert, and former superintendent, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Georgia's pu…

Risk Pod host David Collard speaks to SchoolDog school security technology founder Buddy Costley about how the system protects your school.

Dave Shanks, GEMA-Homeland Security Area 1 Coordinator; Provides detailed information on Behavioral Threat Assessment and how it can work to prevent violent acts in school settings.

Dave Shanks, GEMA-Homeland Security Area 1 Coordinator; Shares information about the Georgia Emergency Management Agency-Homeland Security school safety resources. Dave explains the services they can provide to school systems in Georgia in regards to all aspects of safety planning and preparedness.

David hosts Greg and Charles as they discuss the GSBA Risk Management Crisis Coverage. They will walk through the strategic advantages and how the coverage works to assist Georgia school districts during unforeseen circumstances. Charles explains the services of Jackson Spalding's public relations efforts which is part of the crisis coverage that G…

David Colvard talks to Risk Management Services Member Advocates. Member Advocates are representatives around Georgia who local contacts and help with direct assistance to the Risk Management members. .

Host David Colvard, GSBA Risk Management, Safety and Risk Control Coordinator speaks with GSBA Risk Management Assistant Director, John Shore and special guest Bill Becker, Field Manager for Boiler and Machinery Risk Control for Travellers. In this episode they will be discussing facility boilers and other machinery as related. .…

Host David Colvard, GSBA Risk Management Safety Coordinator talks to John Shore, GSBA RMS Assistant Director about the most asked questions of RMS.

The GSBA Risk Management Services (RMS) utilizes representatives known as Member Advocates all around the state. These Member Advocates work as local representative to ensure member school districts have the tools, services and support to be safe and successful.

Join GSBA RMS Safety and Risk Control Coordinator, David Colvard, on the topic of employee injuries: slips, trips and falls. Learn about the issue and how to prevent these all too common issues.

Safety and Risk Control Coordinator, David Colvard discusses the importance of prompt claim reporting. Listen to learn why.

David Colvard, Risk Control Coordinator discusses the forgotten safety risk of motorized carts. Learn what you need to know to utilize this useful asset on your school property and beyond.

This segment focuses on Advocacy 102, the federal budget. Scott Bierman, GSBA Legislative Services Associate has significant experience dealing with the federal budget during his time in DC as a congressional staffer on the hill. Hear how the process works and what is important to pay attention to.

We are beginning a series of podcasts on advocating to your state and federal legislators. In this episode, we are discussing advocacy 101, beginning with the basics, to build a foundation to successful conversations with state legislators.