Spring 2025


MSGIA and SEC – New School District Safety Services Offerings
By Shawn Bubb, Director of Insurance Services

 

This spring, MSGIA is launching a new cost-sharing partnership with Secure Environmental Consultants (SEC) to provide members with access to two new virtual school security services:

 

  1. Virtual Security Needs Assessment – This 60-minute session with an SEC security consultant allows your district to review, discuss, and assess its current security landscape and Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). MSGIA will provide a 50% cost-share, covering $250 of the $500 service fee per district.
  2. E-SEC Online Security Training Courses – The initial training bundle includes eight online courses. Topics include critical response training for school staff and two courses focused specifically on athletic event security. One targets coaches and athletic staff; the other is designed for volunteers who regularly assist with school events. These courses help schools plan for and respond to scenarios that unfortunately occur all too often in the U.S. SEC will offer this service at $750 per district annually or bundle both services for $1,000 per year. Read more

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Preventing Business Email Compromise in Our Public Schools
By Matt Komac, Assistant Director of PC Pool Operations

 

MSGIA has observed a significant increase in Business Email Compromise (BEC) incidents targeting our members. These attacks pose a growing threat as cybercriminals exploit school employees to access funds and sensitive data. A single compromised email account can trigger fraudulent wire transfers, data breaches, and costly cyber insurance claims. To reduce these risks, implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) remains a critical safeguard. Read more

 

MSGIA – Summer 2025 Risk Management Opportunities

 

Custodial/Maintenance Training
As part of your MSGIA membership, we invite you and your team to attend our annual summer regional training workshops across the state. Designed for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and trades staff, these sessions will meet all Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) Safety Bureau annual training requirements and cover relevant school workplace safety topics.

 

ü  Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

ü  Snacks provided

ü  Certificate of attendance awarded at session completion

ü  Dates and Locations: Click here to read more

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2025 Montana Legislative Session Summary
By Kevin Bartsch, MSGIA Assistant Director Workers’ Compensation Pool Operations

 

At the time of this writing, the 69th session of the Montana Legislature is more than two-thirds complete. While MTSBA staff have continued to provide regular updates on education-related legislation, we have paid particular attention to bills directly affecting Workers’ Compensation. As is typical for a legislative session, several bills have been introduced—some have passed, some have failed, and others are still progressing through the legislative process. Read more