M3/WASBO Safety, Security & Wellness Award

Funder: M3 Insurance Foundation Inc in partnership with WASBO (Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials)

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin school districts only

Program Purpose: This award is designed to help lessen districts' financial burdens while acknowledging their initiative, creativity and dedication to healthy, safe and secure schools. The program recognizes and promotes Wisconsin school districts for their efforts in creating safe and healthy learning environments for students and staff, which in turn helps decrease costs and improve student achievement.

Focus Areas:

• Safety programs
• Security programs
• Wellness programs

Eligibility:

• Wisconsin school districts
• Must demonstrate initiative, creativity and dedication to healthy, safe and secure schools

Additional Benefits:

• Participating districts have access to all submissions (not just winners), allowing all districts to benefit from entering the program and learning from innovative ideas
• Opportunity for districts to share innovative ideas

Background: This is the third annual award (as of 2015). Past winners include Hayward and McFarland school districts.

Application Process

1. Complete the 2016 Nomination Form – Safety, Security & Wellness Award
2. Submit nomination form (specific submission deadline and method not detailed in provided content)
3. Review the WASBO 2016 Award Brochure for additional guidance

Application Materials Required:

• Nomination form with details about the district's safety, security, and/or wellness initiative
• Description of how the program addresses the award criteria

Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed submission instructions referenced in the brochure but not provided in the extracted text.