Risk Management Office

A Division of Fiscal Services

1130 5^th Avenue·Chula Vista CA  91911

Welcome to the Department of Risk Management

The function of the Risk Management Department is to help the District in the prevention of accidental or unintended losses and minimize the financial impact when losses do occur.

The following are some of the areas covered by Risk Management

• Loss Control
• Workers Compensation
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Injury Illness Prevention Committees
• Certificates of Insurance
• Student Accident Insurance
• Personal,Property and General Liability claims

Loss Control

District staff works directly with sites and departments in identifying risks and correcting conditions that may pose a potential for injury or loss.

Workers’ Compensation

Through combined district effort we focus on providing a safe work environment for all employees. If you should suffer a work injury, you should report it to your supervisor immediately. If you require medical attention, beyond first aid, you will be referred to one of several approved medical centers for treatment and care.

If you have any questions or concerns you may contact our office directly.

Americans With Disabilities Act

The district endeavors to provide equal access to all of its programs, services, and activities. If you need special assistance, accommodations, or other modifications to participate in any of the District’s programs, services, activities, or public meetings, please contact the school or the District’s ADA coordinator, Sharon Vega.

Injury Illness Prevention Committees

Each school has an Injury Illness Prevention Coordinator, usually an Assistant Principal, who meets monthly with site personnel to review accidents, identify any hazards, review training and suggestions. Additionally the district Injury Illness Prevention Committee meets monthly and is represented by all bargaining units, a High School, Jr. /Middle and Adult School Principal and various directors.

Both the school and district committees discuss issues pertaining to staff, student and public safety, such as hazardous conditions or practices, accidents and injuries, property and liability concerns or any other matter that may be brought forward in these areas.

Safe Work Practices Training Awareness Results and Recognition

Certificates of Insurance

To request a certificate of insurance, or if you have any questions regarding the Districts minimum insurance requirements for a contract/agreement you or your insured wish to enter into please contact Elaine Reiser.

Student Accident Insurance:

Sweetwater Union High School District does not provide medical insurance coverage for school accidents. This means that you are responsible for medical bills if your child gets hurt during school activities. The District makes available student accident/health insurance plans for you to purchase to help you pay those bills.

Many coverage options are available. The District does not administer these student accident/health insurance plans and cannot answer any questions regarding coverage.

If you have any questions regarding the insurance, such as an explanation of benefits, exclusions, or claims procedures, please call the plan administrator, Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc. at (800)827-4695 or (949)348-0656. Bilingual representatives are available for parents who need assistance in Spanish.

Personal, Property and General Liability

Claims against the district in these areas must be filed through this office. The district works diligently in investigation and reduction of losses in these area to ensure that funds are not unnecessarily diverted away from student education.