Mission Statement:

The Safety Committee is a blend of school personnel and community partners, including first responders.  The committee is charged to periodically review safety and security procedures, emerging trends that may impact schools, and make recommendations to policies and administrative regulations as needed.

Committee Goals:

• Review safety programs, strategies, and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Examine safety and security issues related to the school system and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Explore ways to involve the community in promoting school safety.
• Regularly review emergency preparedness of the school system.

The Safe Schools Committee meets three times during the school year and as necessary when situations arise. Meeting dates are:

• October 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the District Office
• January 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the District Office
• April 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the District Office

2025-26 Committee Members

Name	Agency
Alyssa Espiritu	CCS – Outpatient Services Program Manager
Angela Lattin	Principal – PELC
Angie Horton	Principal – Sunridge Middle School
Anne Keeler	PSD Board Member
Anne Sokoloski	Principal – McKay Elementary
Charles Byram	Chief Pendleton Police Department
Dale Primmer	Director of Community Justice
Dan Primus	District Attorney’s Office
Digna Moreno	Juvenile Detention
Heidi Paullus	Principal – Washington Elementary
Joshua Smith	UCo Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Karl Farber	Oregon State Police
Kristin Owen	CCS – Umatilla County Site Manager
Lance Zaugg	School Resource Officer
Lidwinner Machado	DHS – Child Welfare District Manager
Michelle Jensen, PhD	PSD Superintendent
Michelle Jones	PSD Director of Business Services
Pat Dutcher	Principal – PHS
Patrick Phillips	First Student, Inc.
Ryan Heinrich	Nixyáawii Community School
Ryan Lehnert	PSD Board Member
Steve Hardin	CHI St. Anthony Hospital
Terry Rowan	Umatilla County Sherriff’s Department
Timothy Addleman	Tribal Police Department
TJ Presley	Principal – Sherwood Elementary
Tony Nelson	Pendleton Police Department
Tony Pierotti	Chief Pendleton Fire Department
Traci Corwin	DHS – ODHS Program Manager