Safety Committee
Mission Statement
The mission of the Berryessa Union School District Safety Committee is to identify, evaluate, and take action to mitigate or eliminate safety and health hazards; to oversee and coordinate safety, health, and accident prevention training; to review, evaluate, and take action on other timely safety and health related issues as required.Committee Goals for 22/23 School Year
- Addition of a digital radio frequency for the Maintenance, Grounds, Transportation, and Custodial Departments. Integration of digital frequency for these radios will include access to the district emergency channel.
- Update and standardize School Site Evacuation Maps. These maps will include location of Utility Shut Offs, AED's, Fire Extinguishers, etc.
- Review and recommend Emergency Management and Communication Software for implementation as part of our safety protocols.
Safety Committee Participants
- Taunya Adams-Bailess, Director of Student Services
- Tawiah Burroughs, Vice Principal of Sierramont Middle School
- Tim Alvernaz, Vice Principal of Morrill Middle School
- Gokcen Ceran, Vice Principal of Piedmont Middle School
- Bettina Strickland, Human Resources Administrative Assistant
- Catherine Aguilar, Administrative Secretary- Support Services
- Kris Kamandulis, Loss Control Manager, Santa Clara County Schools' Insurance Group
- Virginia Pender (Co-Chair), Principal of Ruskin Elementary
- Dan Norris (Chair), Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation
Safety Committee Meeting Dates for 22-23 School Year
- September 6, 2022
- October 4, 2022
- November 1, 2022
- December 6, 2022
- January 3, 2023
- February 2, 2023
- March 2, 2023
- April 6, 2023
- May 4, 2023
* All meeting are scheduled for 1:30pm at the BUSD Corporation Yard Conference Room.