Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association Membership Brochure & Application (PDF) Join Wisconsin’s Safety Movement WSSCA is a non-profit and non-government organization that includes administrators, supervisors, teachers, building and grounds personnel, health and nursing personnel, safety coordinators, school districts as well as private/public businesses through district, corporate and student memberships.? The business of the association is conducted by an eleven member Board of Directors with guidance from several advisors.? WSSCA member benefits and services: • Safety and health resources • Compliance updates • Annual safety and health conference and exposition • Education programs offered around the state • Discounts on programs, products and conferences • Quarterly newsletter • E-mailed resource/update newsletters • Vendor resources through Conference Expo and Annual Buyers Guide • Sample safety programs and policies • Training resources • Safety and Health Project "SafeLife" in all Wisconsin 5th grade classrooms • Networking Groups: grow professionally by joining with other members and industry leaders as they address current safety trends and issues, develop public policy statements, create safety materials, and develop programs for our annual conference and expo. • Safety motivation and recognition programs: WSSCA's Annual School Safety Coordinator of the Year Award - Recipient's school district receives a Scholarship of $1,000 from Community Insurance Corporation. • Discounts through the Wisconsin Council of Safety on products and training - affiliated with WSSCA. • On-going development of a safety coordinator's handbook to insure that comprehensive safety and health standards are available. • Material Safety data sheet search
In addition to the benefits above, Corporate members also receive the following: • Listing in the corporate member section of website • Listed in the annual buyers guide mailed to all schools • Discounts on advertisements in newsletter • Placement of articles in Newsletter • Nomination of School Safety Coordinator of the year • Speaking engagements through WSSCA
WSSCA activities include: • Sponsorship of a spring conference covering a broad range of safety topics, on current safety legislation, etc. • School Safety Coordinator of the Year award • Quarterly issues of the WSSCA Newsletter • Professional development grants/awards for individuals seeking advanced coursework. • Fall workshops/seminars for exchange of information related to various safety and health concerns and issues. • Appointment of safety and health specialists at the Department of Public Instruction. • Development and publishing of a safety coordinator's job description for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. • Close association with the Department of Commerce, Division Safety & Buildings. • Coordination of service projects with various organizations. • On-going development of a safety coordinator's handbook to insure that comprehensive safety and health standards are available. • Development of computerized safety materials including: a safety handbook, safety contacts/association members, safety-related school board policies, current events, Standard I materials, association history/constitution, etc. • Website (www.wssca.org) updated with resources, links, events and more. WSSCA promotes total school safety through:
• Improving existing programs and promoting new programs of safety and health education. • Conducting and co-sponsoring seminars, an annual conference, and workshops. • Acquiring, sharing and disseminating information concerning school safety, security and health. • Representing the interests of our members in professional safety and health organizations. • Serving as a liaison with school district administrators, governmental agencies, private agencies, businesses, and industries. WSSCA is associated with the Department of Commerce and the Wisconsin Council of Safety. “An association of professionals dedicated to the task of improving safety, health and wellness in Wisconsin’s schools.” Membership Application Contact Information: Peter Pochowski, WSSCA Phone: 414 559-7487 Email: WSSCA Mail To: PO Box 210290 Milwaukee, Wi 53221-8005 The Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association is only as strong as its membership. Your support and involvement will help us maintain current services and provide future services.? Thank you for your continued support of school safety! Name_____________________________________Title____________________________________ Organization_______________________________________________________________________ Business Address___________________________________________________________________ City/State______________________________ Zip_______________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Fax_______________________________________ E-mail____________________________________________________________________________ Membership type: ____School/District $60 (any number of individuals) ____Corporate $120 ____Student $10 ____Additional Voluntary Investment: $_______________ Payment Information: My Check for $______________ is enclosed, payable to WSSCA. My Purchase Order is enclosed #__________________________ Membership Authorized by: Title___________________________________Date________________ |