Ella DeVerse
Program Supervisor School Safety Center
564-999-1200
ella.deverse@k12.wa.us
Ann Gray
Program Supervisor Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention
360-725-6071
ann.gray@k12.wa.us
Mike Donlin
Program Supervisor School Safety Center
360-688-3375
mike.donlin@k12.wa.us
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.
| Organization | Member |
|---|---|
| Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) | Dana Anderson |
| Archdiocese of Seattle | Sandra Barton Smith |
| Dioces of Spokane | Kathy Hicks |
| Archdiocese of Western Washington | Terri Fewel |
| Association of Washington School Principles (AWSP) | Scott Seaman |
| Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) | Bob Graham |
| Clear Risk Solution | Rich McBride |
| Washington State Department of Health (DOH) | Nancy Bernard |
| Washington State Emergency Management (EMD) | Stacey McClain |
| Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC) | Rose Spidell |
| Fire Marshal's Office | Barbara McMullen |
| Washington State health Care Authority (HCA) | Enos Mbajah |
| State Board of Education (SBE) | Parker Teed |
| Washington Schools Risk Management Pool (WSRMP) | Amber Garriott |
| Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) | Brianne Ramos |
| Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs (CHA) | Myra Hernandez |
| Washington State PTA | Gwen Loosmore |
| Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC) | Aaron "Woody" Wuitschick |
| Washington Education Association | Sandy Hunt |
| Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS) | Sharon Ricci |
| Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) | Justin Kesterson |
| Washington State Fusion Center (WSFC) | Matt Fehler |
| Washington State School Director's Association (WSSDA) | Abigail Westbrook |
| Washington School Safety Organization (WSSO) | Katie Gillespie |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, University of Washington | Lily |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Vashon School District | Ryen |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Bellevue School District | Ishika |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Kent School District | Nevada |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, North Mason School District | Mia |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Aberdeen School District | Liam |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Mukilteo School District | Connor |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Lake Washington School District | Maryam |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Highline Public Schools | Josue |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Tacoma Public Schools | Hitender |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Northshore School District | Laney |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Lake Washington School District | Ava B. |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Bethel School District | Val |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Seattle Public Schools | Japhia |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Lake Washington School District | Vanesha |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Olympia School District | Lucy |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Seattle Public Schools | Jackie |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Shoreline School District | Ava W. |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Lake Washington School District | Chloe |
| SS-SWAC-YAC, Issaquah School District | Shagun |
| Organization | Participant |
|---|---|
| Attorney General's Office (AGO) | Erica Chang |
| Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) | Shanna McBride |
| Forefront Suicide Prevention | Larry Wright |
| Kaiser Permanente | Jill Patnode |
| Mead School District | Jared Hoadley |
| Seattle Public Schools | Benjamin Coulter |
| University of Washington School Mental Health Assessment, Research, and Training (SMART) Center | Cathy Corbin |
| OSPI | Kristin Hennessey |
| OSPI | Scott Black |
| OSPI | Tammy Bolen |
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, School Safety and Student Well-Being Program Supervisor.
SS-SWAC, Zoom Meeting #1
September 23, 2021 | 9 am – 12 pm
SS-SWAC, Zoom Meeting #2
December 16, 2021 | 9 am – 12 pm
SS-SWAC, Zoom Meeting #3
February 24, 2022 | 9 am – 12 pm
SS-SWAC, Zoom Meeting #4
April 21, 2022 | 9 am – 12 pm
Annual School Safety Summit, Zoom Meeting #5
June 16, 2022 | 8 am – 12 pm
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: Zoom
SS-SWAC, Meeting #4
April 15, 2021
Location: Zoom
Annual School Safety Summit, Meeting #5
June 10, 2021
Location: Zoom, please register in advance
June 11, 2020
Location: Zoom
March 12, 2020
Location: Zoom
December 5, 2019
Location: ESD 113 Tumwater, Washington
September 26, 2019
Location: ESD 113 Tumwater, Washington
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