The Pullman School District’s risk management report said insurance costs have risen about 145% from 2019 to the current year, Justin, the district’s risk manager, told the board. Justin described a range of loss-control activities the district runs to limit exposure, including quarterly safety committee meetings, annual building and playground inspections, fire-marshall reviews and nine emergency drills per year in each building.

Justin said the district provides staff training in CPR, first aid, AED, threat assessment, food-service sanitation and transportation safety, and that drivers and coaches receive role-specific training. He said the district conducts tabletop drills with Pullman Police Department and that he was scheduled to meet Pullman PD to advance joint exercises and community response planning.

Board members asked whether the district has a clear protocol to connect schools with the hospital during major incidents and whether substitutes are given concise emergency guidance. Justin said the district is working with Pullman PD to define how the district will coordinate with first responders and the hospital, and he said substitutes receive a one-page emergency procedures sheet in a binder when they check in.

Justin and the board agreed the insurance-price increase is a significant budget pressure, and that the district is exploring alternative carriers with its broker for competitive options. No formal action was taken; Justin invited further questions and follow-up on safety projects.