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OSSOA Annual Workshop: Building Successful Safety Programs

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DATE & TIME: Monday, July 21, 2008, 6:00 p.m. through Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond - 1522 Cline Falls Rd, Redmond, OR 97756 [Map/Directions]

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Make your hotel reservations directly. Reference the OASBO Conference in order to receive the special conference rate.

Eagle Crest Resort - 800-682-4786
1522 Cline Falls Rd, Redmond, OR 97756
www.eagle-crest.com

Comfort Suites Airport - 541-504-8900
2243 SW Yew Ave., Redmond, OR, 97756

Sugarloaf Mountain Motel - 541-330-5998
62980 N Highway 97, Bend, OR 97701-5734

TO REGISTER: Members can register online or download the registration form (209k ), fill it out and return it by mail or fax. Cost is $80 for members $95 for non members. One breakfast, one lunch and one dinner are included in registration fee. No reduced pricing for conference only. No reduced fee for one day attendance. A $25 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations received after June 20, 2008. No-shows will be billed the entire registration fee plus the cost of any additional meals requested.

Questions? Call 503-588-2800

Agenda

Monday, July 21

6:00 - 6:30 pm
Reception

6:30 - 9:00 pm
Dinner

Tuesday, July 22

7:30 a.m.
Breakfast and Registration

8:15 - 8:30 a.m.
Business Meeting

8:30 - 9:30 am
Safety Committees that Work - Dan Thomas, Beaverton SD

Make the most of your staff’s time and turn your safety committee into a valuable management tool.

Dan Thomas has worked for the Beaverton School District for 19 years as the risk manager. Prior to Beaverton, Dan worked for 15 years in the commercial insurance world in claims and safety.

9:30 - 10:00 am
Break

10 - 11:30 am
Fleet Safety -Bryan Bowe, Tactical Response Academy

Learn defensive driving skills and what the experts say about those skills. Real life scenarios and mathematical reasoning will be applied to the driving skills reviewed. The workshop is designed to reinforce concepts involving correct, defensible decisions and proper evasive tactics. Learn what your district approved drivers need to be aware of when operating district owned vehicles.

Bryan Bowe began his career in 1993 with the US Army with the HQ Battalion in the S-3 Driver Division. As a driving specialist, Bryan drove a Humvee using night vision goggles at full speed with zero moonlight, studied the art of driving in extreme rugged terrain and lead convoys through enemy territories.In 1997, Bryan graduated with honors from the Police Academy. After serving as a deputy for the Marion County Sheriffs Office, he went to work in the private sector. He currently serves as a driving instructor for driver education courses.

11:30 am - 1 pm
Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 pm
Natural Disasters for Schools - Randy Kayfes, Beaverton School District

Ever wonder how to put together realistic plans for natural disasters and pandemic flu? Learn from those who have done it.

Randall Kayfes works for Beaverton School District as the director of public safety. He has a Masters of Public Administration from Portland State University and Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. Randall has been in law enforcement 28 years.

2:00 - 2:30 pm
Break

2:30 - 4:00 pm
It’s not mold! Environmental Issues for Schools-Roundtable Discussion
Andrew Fridley, Portland Public Schools and Vonnie Good, Salem-Keizer School District

Metal halide lights, birds in covered play areas, maintenance and custodial practices, mercury in gym floors, ozone generators, bus idling, integrated pest management, fragrances, radon, building design...THESE are the real environmental issues for schools. This roundtable discussion will include these topics and more.

Andrew Fridley is currently the interim manager for health and safety at Portland Public Schools. He has almost 20 years with Portland Public Schools as an environmental specialist. As with many in this industry, his knowledge of this diverse topic has come from direct experience often getting his education after the phone rings.

Vonnie has been the environmental safety specialist for the Salem Keizer School District for 10 years. Vonnie’s job is to create the healthiest and safest environments for students, staff and patrons. She does this through educating groups on what makes an environment healthy or not, and developing and delivering programs related to improving the environment in the district’s facilities and grounds.

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Wrap-up