Register now for the Safety & Security Network Meeting, taking place on Thursday, February 12

Practical insights, expert guidance, and peer collaboration on today’s safety and security challenges.

Connect with safety and security professionals from across the region at the upcoming Safety & Security Network Meeting to discuss security strategies, emergency preparedness, and emerging safety challenges.



Agenda Overview:
Thursday, February 12, 2026

8:30 AM–10:30 AM | Network Meeting

• Security Technology & Infrastructure: Representatives from OSC Preferred Partner, GPD Group, will deliver a presentation on current and emerging security technology and infrastructure solutions.
• Tabletop Exercise: After-School Emergency Management Plans
  A facilitated tabletop session led by Tim DelVecchio, OSC Lead Security Services Consultant, focusing on after-school emergency management plans and response.
• Peer Discussion: An interactive forum for questions, shared experiences, and collaborative problem-solving with fellow safety staff.

Register: 

Zoom: https://osconline-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/0atzmhoESkORpvI-YApiLg

In Person: https://forms.gle/6fn3fMTcYwKVfJ9n8

Event sponsored by GPD GROUP - an OSC Preferred and awarded partner that provides comprehensive and pre-bid Architectural/Engineering Services, ensuring value and compliance. 

Strengthen School Cybersecurity this Winter

with OSC

Prepare your district for a safer, more secure new year.

The OSC delivers affordable, expert Cybersecurity Assessments and Cybersecurity Planning services led by OSC Safety Consultant Tom Gerber to help school districts protect networks, systems, and sensitive student and staff data. We also provide comprehensive cybersecurity checklists to support districts in implementing best practices and meeting compliance requirements.

Our Cybersecurity Assessments identify potential weaknesses across district technology, policies, and practices, providing clear, actionable recommendations to reduce risk and improve protection. OSC also supports districts in developing and updating Cybersecurity Plans, ensuring clear procedures for prevention, response, and recovery from cyber incidents. Under last year’s budget bill, districts are required to have cybersecurity plans in place by July 2026.

January is an ideal time to evaluate current cybersecurity measures, address gaps identified during the first half of the school year, and establish or refine plans for the remainder of the year.

To learn more, or to schedule an assessment/training, contact Tom Dreiling, OSC Director of Business Services, at tdreiling@osconline.org.

BPI Information Systems Is Now Talix

Our long-standing OSC preferred partner continues to deliver trusted IT services

Our long-standing OSC Preferred Partner is now Talix. With the same trusted team in place, Talix continues to deliver reliable IT managed services to districts across the region. Their offerings include infrastructure solutions, cloud services, IT optimization, and comprehensive cybersecurity support designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s districts.

OSC members can take advantage of the ability to pre-purchase blocks of service hours at a discounted, pre-negotiated rate, making it easier to plan, budget, and access expert IT support when it is needed most.

To learn more, contact Tom Dreiling, OSC Director of Business Services, at tdreiling@osconline.org.