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School Safety and Student Well-Being Advisory Committee (SS-SWAC)
In the 2019 session, under HB 1216, the legislature directed the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a School Safety and Student Well-Being Advisory Committee (SS-SWAC).
The purpose of School Safety and Student Well-Being Advisory Committee (SS-SWAC) is to advise the superintendent, the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s School Safety Center, the Regional Safety Centers, school districts, and public and private schools on all matters related to comprehensive school safety and student well-being.
SS-SWAC Members and Participants
Youth Advisory Council (SS-SWAC-YAC)
To ensure the inclusion of youth voice, the School Safety and Student Well-Being Advisory Committee - Youth Advisory Council (SS-SWAC-YAC) was created in the fall of 2019 to convene youth perspective and voice from students across the state and demographic groups. SS-SWAC-YAC members are considered members of the SS-SWAC and their convenings provide a platform for youth to discuss school safety and student well-being topics that are important to them.
If you have questions or would like more information about the SS-SWAC-YAC, please contact Ella DeVerse, Program Supervisor, School Safety and Student Well-Being.
SS-SWAC Meeting Details
SS-SWAC, Meeting #1
September 24, 2020
Location: Zoom
SS-SWAC, Meeting #2
December 10, 2020
Location: Zoom
SS-SWAC, Meeting #3
February 18, 2021
Location: TBD
SS-SWAC, Meeting #4
April 15, 2021
Location: TBD
School Safety Summit, Meeting #5
June 10, 2021
Location: TBD
June 11, 2020
Location: Zoom
- June 11 Agenda
- Meeting Summary and Attendees
- Presentation by the SS-SWAC-YAC: Mental Health in Schools
March 12, 2020
Location: Zoom
December 5, 2019
Location: ESD 113 Tumwater, Washington
- December 5 Agenda
- Meeting Summary
- Meeting Attendees
- Presentation by the SS-SWAC-YAC: Creating a Safe Space Within an Educational Community—Lockdown Drill Procedures and the Importance of Communication
- Presentation by ESD 112: Overview of Student Threat Assessment System
September 26, 2019
Location: ESD 113 Tumwater, Washington
- September 26 Agenda
- Meeting Summary
- Meeting Attendees
- Presentation by ESD 114 and ESD 101: Overview of Regional School Safety Centers
June 12, 2020 Safety Summit Zoom Meeting
October 24, 2019 Safety Summit
WEA: 32032 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way, WA 98001
April 4, 2019 Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
February 7, 2019 Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
December 6, 2018 Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
November 1, 2018 Safety Advisory Committee Meeting, ESD 105, Yakima
October 4, 2018 Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
August 7, 2018 Safety Advisory Retreat/Planning Meeting
August 6, 2018 3rd Annual Safety Summit
June 7, 2018 Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
April 5, 2018 Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
February 1, 2018 Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
December 12, 2017 Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
October 5, 2017 2nd Annual Safety Summit
August 10, 2017 Retreat
October 6, 2016/January 26, 2017 1st Annual Safety Summit