LCC nets $3K state grant for loss prevention

Caption: For the sixth year in a row, Laredo Community College has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Texas Association of School Board's Risk Management Fund. College administration met a TASB official for the presentation of the grant. They are, from left, LCC safety and risk manager Richard Gillard, TASB senior loss prevention consultant Heriberto Casarez, LCC President Juan L. Maldonado and Human Resources Director Lee Spain.
A loss prevention grant of $3,000 has been awarded to Laredo Community College for the sixth straight year from the Risk Management Fund of the Texas Association of School Boards.

LCC was one of only five community colleges in the state to receive this grant. The funds will be used to enhance the college's loss prevention and safety awareness initiatives to help reduce the potential for property losses and on-the-job injuries.

LCC President Juan L. Maldonado said the college is pleased to have received the competitive grant, which reinforces the institution's commitment to saving valuable local resources and increasing productivity in the workplace.

"A working environment that promotes employee safety and loss prevention can only raise the level of productivity," Maldonado said. "Laredo Community College is proud to be part of a select group of higher educational institutions in the state that has procedures in place to meet the standards for a healthier workforce and a safer workplace. We appreciate the support of TASB, which will help LCC advance its loss prevention and safety initiatives."

This year's grants were awarded to 186 school districts, three regional education service centers, three county appraisal districts, five community colleges, and three shared service arrangements.

"The safety and well being of all employees and prevention of losses are crucial issues in the workplace. The Fund is dedicated to partnering with its members to save valuable resources and do everything we can to help educate staff to provide for a healthier work force and create a safer work environment," said TASB loss prevention services director Edwin Thompson.

The TASB Risk Management Fund is a self-insurance pool that has been in existence since 1974 and provides workers' compensation, property, liability, and unemployment compensation coverage to more than 1,100 members.