News Release: 11 School Divisions Earn Risk Management Awards
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News Release

For Immediate Release
November 21, 2024

Contact
Gina Patterson, executive director
434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org

11 School Divisions, VSBA Members, Earn Risk Management Awards

Charlottesville, VA – This year, 11 Virginia school divisions, all current members of the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA), were recognized in the Excellence in Risk Management Awards presented by VAcorp at the VSBA Annual Convention. VAcorp provides coverage and risk management services to school divisions, public entities, and related organizations across the Commonwealth..

The following VSBA-member school divisions were recognized today at the general session of the VSBA Annual Convention, held in Williamsburg, VA. This marks the fifth year the awards have been presented.

Property/Casualty
Student Population Less than 5,000

  • Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
  • Winchester City Public Schools
  • Lunenburg County Public Schools

Student Population 5,000-10,000

  • Halifax County Public Schools
  • Wise County Public Schools

Student Population More than 10,000

  • Frederick County Public Schools

 

Worker’s Compensation
Student Population Less than 5,000

  • New Kent County Public Schools
  • Westmoreland County Public Schools
  • Fluvanna County Public Schools

Student Population 5,000-10,000

  • Louisa County Public Schools

Student Population More than 10,000

  • Arlington County Public Schools

“It is an honor to recognize school divisions that are excelling in risk management and are emphasizing safety, injury prevention and an overall management of risk,” said Dr. Lee Brannon, Director of Schools of VAcorp, “Providing continued guidance for the implementation of best safety practices in Virginia schools is our goal.”

About the Virginia School Boards Association

The Virginia School Boards Association, a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of Virginia school boards, promotes excellence in public education through advocacy, training, and services. The Association offers conferences, information, training, and counseling designed to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s educational leaders.

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