ASB Badge #07 - Risk Management-ASB Badge #7 Recording

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This ASB Certification lesson (Badge 7: Risk Management) explains how districts should identify, analyze, and manage risks connected to ASB activities. Risk is any uncertain, unplanned condition that could positively or negatively affect a program, so schools should assess both internal and external risks and estimate potential costs if something goes wrong. Common risk areas include people (students, staff, volunteers), unsafe facilities (slips/trips/falls), high-risk athletics and clubs, poor equipment, transportation, and inappropriate social media contact.<br /><br />The presenter emphasizes reviewing risks for athletics, camps, cheer/drill stunts, specialty clubs, field trips, and fundraising—especially third-party fundraising, which requires proper contracts. Key mitigation steps include parent permission slips, transportation accountability (preventing students from leaving without pre-approval), careful handling of cash fundraising, and caution with donated equipment that may be unsafe or non-compliant.<br /><br />Parent groups should donate funds to ASB rather than paying vendors directly to avoid liability issues. Volunteers/chaperones must follow district vetting procedures, including background checks when appropriate. District risk management plans should include safety drills, emergency responses, supervision ratios, safe transportation, and contract protections (authorized signatures, hold harmless/indemnification language, and certificates of insurance). The lesson concludes with top school risk pitfalls and knowledge checks.

Keywords

ASB risk management

student activities liability

field trip transportation accountability

third-party fundraising contracts

parent permission slips

volunteer background checks

certificates of insurance and indemnification