COMBO's S.A.F.E. Blog

Interview with Carolyn Mears (A family’s reaction to surviving Columbine)

COMBO — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:00:43 +0000

Carolyn and Scott Huse met at the International School Safety Conference in Denver, CO. Scott was able to conduct a sit down interview with Carolyn. Listen to her story and learn from her. Her final comments during Part 2 are also eye opening for many. Why be prepared and utilize volunteers for your school's safety preparedness? Because It Can Happen Here. Connect with us at Schools And Families Engaged to start your S.A.F.E. TEAM program. (Sorry about Scott's audio quality, but you should hear Carolyn very well.)

Grants for your School/District

COMBO — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:08:38 +0000

As with all federal grant competitions, they had many more applicants than they could fund. But that doesn’t mean they can’t help those who didn’t win (or even apply for) grants. The feds have an excellent technical assistance center with innumerable free resources that districts can use to improve their preparedness at http://remstacenter.org/. I urge you to avail yourself of the materials available there.

Marketing Membership for your PTA

COMBO — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:52:09 +0000

Today Scott Huse, our CIO (Chief Inspirational Officer), was part of the discussion on "Marketing Membership" with NE PTA. The webinar was recorded live and available online to watch and listen. link

Aug 31st 30 Min. Web Meeting on S.A.F.E. TEAM and Web Tools.

COMBO — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:58:44 +0000

Final August Webinar (Aug 31st 8pm Central) We are now offering web meetings to share "LIVE" the web-based technology that supports the S.A.F.E. TEAM Program. Register here and share it with your friends who want to engage more fathers/families and provide a safer learning environment.

Definition of Stakeholders

COMBO — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:29:23 +0000

Stakeholders defined: a person, group or organization with an interest in a project.

Have you defined who the stakeholders are in your community. It is important to know how your idea, program or organzation will impact your community and who you need on your team that will receive value from your efforts. Checkout the Value of S.A.F.E. TEAM stakeholders report.

Group Discussion “Safe School Environment”

COMBO — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:27:28 +0000

Many are looking to us to answer questions about school safety and involving families as volunteers. One of the largest groups of individuals asking are members of the National PTA. Since we are members of the PTA and active on their PTA Great Ideas Bank discussion board, we have launched a group to effectively answer questions.

Join us on the Safe School Environment group page.

It’s time to go back to school with the S.A.F.E. TEAM on Campus

COMBO — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:15:24 +0000

What are your school communities goals for ACTIVE family engagement and the plan for safe school environments. The S.A.F.E. TEAM program sets an expectation level and every family member volunteers for one day all day in school. Is your school prepared to start your S.A.F.E. TEAM program?

Montana is Beautiful and What about the Dog?

COMBO — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:00:13 +0000

One of the largest states in the USA with one of the smallest population of residents in the USA. That combines for a once a year conference for all educators in MT. Enjoy a quick view of Billings, MT.

School Safety Conference in Austin, TX

COMBO — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:30:20 +0000

Imagine a state the size of TX trying to effectively communicate the vision for school safety. They are fortunate to have the TX State Univ sponsoring the TX School Safety Center. Here's a quick clip from the conference with the Center's director Dave Williams. Sorry for the static in couple of places.

Character Plus Conference during All-Star Week

COMBO — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:25:09 +0000

This is an oldie we found in our files that hadn't been posted to the blog. All-Star Week is a fun atmosphere in a city and a great time to hold a conference.