S1 Ep. 18 School Safety in Focus: Advocacy, Standards and Culture

Published February 2025

Jason Stoddard and Paul Timm came to us live from the floor of the Maryland Association of School Business Officials Conference in Ocean City—our first episode recorded from a trade show floor!

In this episode, Jason and Paul discuss the importance of establishing national standards, certification and advocacy for school safety directors. Jason also emphasizes the need to master fundamental safety practices, develop positive school cultures and enforce consistent discipline before pursuing more advanced technological solutions.

More highlights include:

His challenges of transitioning from law enforcement to an educational environment
The evolving threat landscape facing K-12 schools and what schools must do to address it

The need to return to the basics of school safety and security with emerging threats such as cybersecurity.

Connect with the guest:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-m-stoddard-08767312a/

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