TASB Risk Management Services to Present at TASA Midwinter, TASBO Engage
Austin - TASB Risk Management Services staff will lead multiple educational sessions at the 2026 TASA Midwinter Conference, held January 25-28 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, and the TASBO Engage Conference, held February 23-27 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine.
The sessions will share practical strategies and insights to strengthen campus security, defend against cybercrime, and make strategic coverage decisions.
TASA Midwinter
January 25-28, 2026
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
TASB Risk Management Services Sessions
Risk Management That Pays Off: Strategies for Financial Impact
Tuesday, January 27
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Room 301B
This session explores risk management considerations that directly affect a school district's bottom line: workers’ compensation, liability, cyber risk, school safety, and property claims. Learn how planning and prevention can reduce incidents, lower claim costs, and protect your organization’s financial health. Whether you're managing budgets or overseeing operations, this high-level overview will show how strategic risk management can deliver measurable returns and long-term savings.
Presenter: Janina Flores, Risk Solutions Division Director, Texas Risk Management Services
Who You Gonna Call? Cybersecurity Response 101
Tuesday, January 27
1-2 p.m.
Room 220
An estimated 82% of schools experienced a cyber event between July 2023 and December 2024. This session prepares attendees to act swiftly and confidently in a cyber crisis. Attendees will learn how to build a Cybersecurity Annex, complete critical response actions in the first 48 hours, engage legal and forensic experts, and integrate cybersecurity into emergency plans.
Presenter: Kendra Estes, Risk Management Resources Manager, Texas Risk Management Services
From Concept to Commission: Key Considerations for Creating a School Police Department
Tuesday, January 27
2:15-3:15 p.m.
Room 220
District leaders must balance cost, control, recruitment, and state compliance when structuring armed security. This session outlines key factors in creating and sustaining a police department, such as recruiting officers suited for schools, equipping personnel, and defining roles to avoid mission creep. Participants will review the TCOLE application process and strategies for engaging boards, staff, and parents. District leaders will leave prepared to recommend the right security model for their community.
Presenter: Andy Michael, School Safety & Security Consultant, Texas Risk Management Services
TASBO Engage
February 23-27, 2026
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
TASB Risk Management Services Sessions
(Dates, times, locations pending)
Beyond Compliance: Strengthening School Safety Teams
Texas districts face rising safety demands amid staffing and budget challenges. Gather practical strategies for building effective school police and security teams, navigating mandates, and recruiting qualified personnel. Learn from real-world examples how to reduce liability, protect students, and strengthen trust through smart, sustainable leadership models.
Presenter: Andy Michael, School Safety & Security Consultant, Texas Risk Management Services
Invisible Risks: Vendor Access and District Vulnerability
Third-party vendors, from HVAC to IT, can expose districts to cyber, safety, and compliance risks. Learn how poor oversight creates vulnerabilities and review practical steps to strengthen contracts, spot threats, and protect campuses and budgets.
Presenter: Kendra Estes, Risk Management Resources Manager, Texas Risk Management Services
From Exposure to Excellence: Managing Fleet Risk
Explore the rising costs of auto insurance and the market force behind them. Learn how technology, trends, and your decisions affect your fleet’s risk profile and discover practical strategies to reduce exposure and control insurance expenses.
Presenter: Joanie Arrott, Risk Solutions Assistant Division Director, Texas Risk Management Services
About the TASB Risk Management Fund
The Fund is Texas’ largest provider of risk management services to educational entities, but we are not an insurance company. We are a self-insured, not-for-profit risk pool of more than 1,000 Texas public education organizations collaborating to share risk, protect their resources, and succeed together. Our mission speaks volumes about the Fund’s unique role in the Texas public education system. For more information about the TASB Risk Management Fund, please visit tasbrmf.org.
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