Tailored Risk Management Program

Interested in having all the schools in your SU/SD participate? Contact Heidi Joyce, heidi@vsbit.org, notifying her of your interest. We have budgeted for 12 SU/SDs. Apply for the TRM grants by reaching out to Heidi with your plans on using the grant. Once approved, submit a paid invoice to Heidi. Must be signed by the Business Manager.

Student Behavioral Intervention Grant

Through your participation in the TRM program, a $1000 grant is available for you to use for trainings you need to address student behavioral issues. Below are resources through VTPBIS. Other training sources also apply. See resources below.

Slip/Trip/Fall Footwear Grant

Through your participation in the TRM program, a $1000 grant is available for you to use to purchase traction devices and/or footwear for your employees. VSBIT has partnered with Shoes for Crews for discounted shoes. If an employee is injured while wearing SFC shoes, up to $5000, will help pay for the costs to the school. 

How to apply for the grant: Reach out to Heidi Joyce, heidi@vsbit.org, with your plans on using the grant. Once approved, submit a paid invoice to Heidi. Must be signed by the Business Manager. 

VSBIT will provide the following additional products to each school in your district: 

  • VSBIT’s Slip Resistance Footwear Program: https://www.vsbit.org/slip-resistant- footwear-program 
  • Driveway cones with caution placards (Caution! Icy conditions. Walk Like a Penguin)
  • Indoor posters describing how to walk like a penguin
  • Ice Alerts which turn blue when the temperature dips below 32 to remind occupants of icy/slippery conditions
  • Looking for schools to demo this product: https://boostmax.walkwaymg.com/
  • Water/temperature sensors (to detect water leaks and/or freezing conditions)
  • Work with your “Safety Liaison” to coordinate safety initiatives
  • Employee Safety resources; https://www.vsbit.org/safety-committee
  • Building and Playground Safety Inspections

Link to other VSBIT Grants: https://www.vsbit.org/grants

Link to VSBIT’s HR Help Button: (ask anytime); https://www.vsbit.org/human-resources/