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

• September 21, 2021 at 4:00 pm
• January 25, 2022 at 4:00 pm
• April 11, 2022 at 4:00 pm

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.

2021-2022 Committee Members

Name	Agency
Charles Byram	Chief Pendleton Police Department
Chris Fritsch	Superintendent
Dale Primmer	Director of Community Justice
Dan Primus	District Attorney’s Office
Dave Williams	Principal – Sunridge Middle School
Digna Morena	Juvenile Detention
Emily Smith	St. Anthony Hospital
Jim Critchley	Chief Pendleton Fire Department
JP Richards	Principal – Washington
Julie Muller	PSD Board Member
Karl Farber	Oregon State Police
Lance Zaugg	School Resource Officer
Lynn Lieuallen	PSD Board Member
Michelle Jones	PSD Director of Business Services
Mike Somnis	Pendleton High School – Athletic Director
Preston Eagleheart	PSD Board Member
Ryan Heinrich	Nixyáawii Community School
Terry Rowan	Umatilla County Sherriff’s Department
Thyra Lepak	MidCo Bus Company
Timothy Addleman	Tribal Police Department
Tony Nelson	Pendleton Police Department