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

• September 20, 2022 at 4:00 pm
• January 24, 2023 at 4:00 pm
• April 25, 2023 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.

2022-23 Committee Members

Name	Agency
Beth Harrison	PSD Board Member
Charles Byram	Chief Pendleton Police Department
Dale Primmer	Director of Community Justice
Dan Primus	District Attorney’s Office
Digna Moreno	Juvenile Detention
Emily Smith	St. Anthony Hospital
Jim Critchley	Chief Pendleton Fire Department
Karl Farber	Oregon State Police
Kevin Headings	Superintendent
Lance Zaugg	School Resource Officer
Lynn Lieuallen	PSD Board Member
Michelle Jones	PSD Director of Business Services
Pat Dutcher	Principal – PHS
Patrick Phillips	First Student, Inc.
Piper Kelm	Principal – SMS
Ronda Smith	Principal – Sherwood Elementary
Ryan Heinrich	Nixyáawii Community School
Terry Rowan	Umatilla County Sherriff’s Department
Timothy Addleman	Tribal Police Department
Tony Nelson	Pendleton Police Department