Join SET SEG and Secure Education Consultants President Jason Russell to learn how to maintain safety and security during remote learning while preparing to transition back into in-person classrooms.

6 Ways to Help Your Staff Become Savvy Healthcare Consumers in 2021 It’s important to educate your employees on ways they can take control of how much they spend on healthcare. Help your employees make better healthcare decisions with these best practices. 1. Clearly communicate benefit options Employees can better control their out-of-pocket costs by […]

Is your district prepared for another ACA filing deadline? While staying compliant with the ACA is a yearlong task, all related filings are due to the IRS by March 2, 2021. To help your district meet all ACA filing requirements, please review SET SEG’s annual Year-End 1095-C Filing Checklist to make sure you are meeting […]

Since hand sanitizer has become a necessity and classroom staple, it’s more important than ever to practice safe storage practices for flammable and combustible liquids. Not only can they readily ignite and burn intensely, they can spread quickly and easily overcome the protection of a sprinkler system. Flammable liquid storage cabinets meet specific design and […]

Superintendent at Meridian Public Schools in Sanford, Craig Carmoney was announced as the Michigan 2021 Superintendent of the Year award winner by the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators.

What’s the best way to speak to the media during a district crisis? Don’t! That’s according to Jason Russell of Secure Education Consultants (SEC) who has decades of experience working with schools during times of crisis. “Think about a time when you saw media coverage of a crisis at a school. Did it reflect positively […]

Best Practices Employees provide the most powerful first line of defense to protect against cyber hackers and the misuse of sensitive information. Use the Information and Cyber Security Checklist to make sure you’re doing your part to protect sensitive information and safeguard the district’s virtual environment. Make sure your systems are secure – reference our […]

We understand it’s more important than ever to seek innovative ways to save dollars. That’s why when we noticed that one of our participating districts could save money by restructuring the administration of their health benefits, we quickly helped them transition to a self-funded benefits plan. SET SEG helps districts determine whether they’re paying more […]

While challenges like employee turnover, consuming COVID-related demands, and steep workloads seem to grow in frequency and complexity, so do the risks and potential exposures at your district. Now that school has resumed, review our back-to-basics refresher below on the process of reporting a claim. When disaster strikes, there are two things your team must […]

The Gus Kihlstrand Award, created in 2019 and named after a valued, long-tenured member of the SET SEG family, honors the legacy of public-school personnel who exemplify exceptional hard work and commitment to their district. We are proud to announce that Rick Johnson, Maintenance Supervisor at Wexford-Missaukee ISD is the 2020 recipient of the Gus […]

This season will be different. As districts work through the many challenges that accompany a school year held during a global pandemic, annual open enrollment is just another practice that must be reimagined. Follow these simple steps to deliver a streamlined and supportive VIRTUAL open enrollment! Record your resources. The best way to quickly and […]

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If you have experienced similar symptoms to COVID-19, or have been in close contact with those who did, the antibody test can identify whether you previously had COVID-19. Call 517-482-2420 to make an appointment. Have questions? Check out our antibody testing FAQ.

SET SEG is proud to recognize members of the MASB-SEG Property/Casualty Pool and the SEG Self-Insurer Workers’ Compensation Fund who incurred zero claims from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. Click below to view a list of the districts that prioritized the safety of their facilities and grounds. Zero Claims Pool Members Zero Claims […]

Best Practices: Ensure staff follows best practices for safe loading and unloading of students, sanitization stations, mask-wearing, and social distancing as outlined by the CDC and the MI Safe Schools Roadmap. Limit staff driving personal vehicles for school business to decrease potential exposures and accidents. Develop guidelines for staff delivering meals and school material to […]

Best Practices: Complete updated HIPAA and FERPA training to safeguard student medical and school records, as well as staff medication information. In the event of a positive COVID-19 case at your district, ensure the staff person responsible for contact-tracing has completed this training and is working with the local health department on additional training, appropriate […]

Best Practices: Assess staff requests to bring their own children into school buildings and classrooms for childcare purposes. Review all licensing and regulatory requirements involving childcare on campus with the district’s legal counsel. If permitted, offer appropriate training to staff. Maintain an appropriate ratio of adults-to-students aligned with childcare rules and regulations. Obtain signed agreements […]

Best Practices: Ensure all students have free and appropriate access to education regardless of disability or cost barriers. Disseminate updated school policy details to staff to ensure they understand your COVID-19 policy and current CDC guidelines. Make sure each employee signs an agreement stating they understand and will abide by the policies. Involve your HR […]