The Greendale School District has been named the 2024 winner of the WERMC Risk Management Award for their efforts in school safety.

On November 15, 2024, they were presented with a $2,000 scholarship to assist their district in their risk management initiatives. The WERMC Risk Management Award program is sponsored by Community Insurance Corporation.

Award criteria included:

• Leadership in the district/schools
• Leadership in the profession/professional development
• Staff development/training/education/communication
• Problem solving/adaptability/creativity/implementation and follow through
  

The WERMC Risk Management Award was created in 2023 to recognize its members for advancement and innovation in leading the way in risk management for Wisconsin’s Education Community.

This award represents the pinnacle of outstanding performance by a District or CESA safety/risk management team or individual that has exemplified WERMC’s mission to be leaders in a strong risk management framework, inspiring their teams and offering creative thinking to the risk management community. Nominations for the 2025 Risk Management Award will open in January.

Pictured left to right in photo: Steve Eichman, WERMC Awards Committee Chair, WERMC Board Member, Facilities Manager, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District; Jonathan Mitchell, Director of Business Services, Greendale School District; Jodi Traas, WERMC Dedicated Consultant, Community Insurance Corporation, Vice President of Education & Risk Services; Brian Adesso, WERMC Board of Directors President, Menasha Joint School District, Director of Business Services; and John Dirkse, President, Community Insurance Corporation.