David hosts Greg and Charles as they discuss the GSBA Risk Management Crisis Coverage. They will walk through the strategic advantages and how the coverage works to assist Georgia school districts during unforeseen circumstances. Charles explai

Risk Pod- Episode 8-Recently Retired District Administrators Serving as Member Advocates

Nov 16th, 2023 33m 31s

David Colvard talks to Risk Management Services Member Advocates. Member Advocates are representatives around Georgia who local contacts and help with direct assistance to the Risk Management members..

Risk Pod-Episode 6- Boiler Inspections

Jun 29th, 2023 21m 56s

Host David Colvard, GSBA Risk Management, Safety and Risk Control Coordinator speaks with GSBA Risk Management Assistant Director, John Shore and special guest Bill Becker, Field Manager for Boiler and Machinery Risk Control for Travellers. In

Risk Pod- Episode 5- RMS Most Asked Questions

Mar 17th, 2023 22m 57s

Host David Colvard, GSBA Risk Management Safety Coordinator talks to John Shore, GSBA RMS Assistant Director about the most asked questions of RMS.

Risk Pod- Episode 4- GSBA RMS Member Advocate

Jan 19th, 2023 25m 53s

The GSBA Risk Management Services (RMS) utilizes representatives known as Member Advocates all around the state. These Member Advocates work as local representative to ensure member school districts have the tools, services and support to be sa

Risk Pod- Episode 3- Employee Injuries: Slips, Trips & Falls

Oct 24th, 2022 7m 27s

Join GSBA RMS Safety and Risk Control Coordinator, David Colvard, on the topic of employee injuries: slips, trips and falls. Learn about the issue and how to prevent these all too common issues.

Risk Pod- Episode 2- Prompt Claim Reporting

Oct 24th, 2022 5m 13s

Safety and Risk Control Coordinator, David Colvard discusses the importance of prompt claim reporting. Listen to learn why.

Risk Pod- Episode 1- Motorized Cart Safety

Oct 14th, 2022 6m 43s

David Colvard, Risk Control Coordinator discusses the forgotten safety risk of motorized carts. Learn what you need to know to utilize this useful asset on your school property and beyond.

Episode 11: 2020 Georgia Legislative Session Recap

Jul 24th, 2020 43m 20s

Join Angela, Scott and Justin to hear a recap of the 2020 Georgia Legislative Session on bills passed, the budget picture and more on k-12 public education. The Session changed drastically from after the March suspension to the June reconvening

Episode 10: Where we are now, where we may go

May 8th, 2020 35m 27s

Angela, Scott and Justin discuss the federal and state financial response to COVID-19. Learn updates from the Georgia House and Senate Joint Appropriations virtual meeting and speculation for the General Assembly to reconvene and complete the s

Episode 9: 2020 Crossover Day, Session Suspended, COVID-19

Mar 18th, 2020 39m 42s

Angela and Scott recap events over the last week within the Georgia General Assembly. They take us from crossover day, suspension of the 2020 legislative session, all the way through the state and federal response to COVID-19. Learn where the s

Episode 8: Capitol Watch 2.28.20

Feb 28th, 2020 16m 6s

Join the GSBA lobbying team and hear about this week's legislative update under the gold dome. Get updates on the state budget process and important public education legislation.

Episode 7: 2020 Georgia Legislative Update

Feb 7th, 2020 46m 26s

Listen to Justin, Angela and Scott discuss the 2020 Georgia legislative session and where the state budget, public education bills and politics stand at this point in the process.

Episode 6, Advocacy 102, The Federal Budget

Nov 14th, 2019 32m 58s

This segment focuses on Advocacy 102, the federal budget. Scott Bierman, GSBA Legislative Services Associate has significant experience dealing with the federal budget during his time in DC as a congressional staffer on the hill. Hear how the p

Episode 5, Matt Jones, Chief of Staff, Georgia Department of Education

Sep 17th, 2019 42m 57s

This episode focuses on what initiatives and direction State School Superintendent Richard Woods, is focused and the role of the Chief of Staff at the department.Segments:State Wide Collaboration- 9:32Budget Cuts- 16:12Standards- 21:33Advo

Episode 4, Advocacy 101

Aug 9th, 2019 12m 48s

We are beginning a series of podcasts on advocating to your state and federal legislators. In this episode, we are discussing advocacy 101, beginning with the basics, to build a foundation to successful conversations with state legislators.

GSBA Podcast Episode 3: 2019 GSBA Legislative Session Recap

Apr 10th, 2019 46m 23s

In this GSBA podcast episode 3, hear Angela Palm, GSBA Director for Policy and Legislative Services and Scott Bierman, GSBA Legislative Services Associate walk us through the 2019 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. We will lea

GSBA: Episode 2, Capitol Watch Crossover Day Recap, 3.8.19

Mar 8th, 2019 10m 12s

Listen as Angela Palm, GSBA Director for Policy and Legislative Services and Scott Bierman, GSBA Legislative Services Associate discuss the Georgia General Assembly's crossover day. Learn what actions were taken and what to expect for the remai

GSBA: Episode 1, Capitol Watch Feb 22, 2019

Feb 22nd, 2019 13m 8s

Listen to the latest on what is impacting public education during this legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol with Angela Palm, GSBA Director for Policy and Legislative Services and Scott Biermann, Legislative Services Associate.

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