Waiting for Superman?

How About a Super Manager Instead?

Whether you love or hate the movie by the title Waiting for Superman, one thing is certain: it has sparked a lot of conversation and interest in the state of U.S. Schools, including charter schools like your own.

There is a lot to be said about Charter and Private Schools: the benefits they have, the future of the system… and , of course, the unique protection challenges they face.

The truth is, Charter Schools ARE unique to state-funded schools in many, many ways. For one thing, they often take up residence in abandoned state or local centers, or are forced to find or build suitable facilities on their own. They also often offer before and after school care, extra activities, and may even cater to the needs of special groups or challenged students. While these may be good things for communities, they can also pose potential risks to the school and to its board members and directors.

Because of the special needs of Charter Schools, the Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) designation is the ONLY designation that your school should accept from your insurance agent. If your current agent does not have this designation after their name--- and not many do--- no matter how well-intentioned, well-meaning, or pleasant the agent is to work with, the fact is they just do not have the training and expertise necessary to properly insure your school.

While I can’t leap tall buildings in a single bound, I AM a great protection man. I can see that your school is properly insured for what can go wrong. We will develop strategies to keep accidents from becoming disastrous and manage your day-to-day risks so that claims are unlikely to arise at all. Perhaps even more important, your staff, and your board of directors will be properly protected from lawsuits and claims, too.

Right now is the time to look at your school’s protection, and plan for the 2011/2012 school year ahead.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss your school’s protection. Please also feel free to pass this email or my information along to your board, your sponsors, and other colleagues who should be informed on our “super” protection program for Charter Schools as well.