ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multiple sessions at APPA’s 2015 Annual Conference will address the challenge of preparing K-12 and higher education facilities for the potential of acts of violence.
All sessions will take place at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 East North Water Street, Chicago.
Tuesday, August 4
8:15am – 9:45am
Keynote
Address: Triumph Over Active Shootings - Be Facilities Ready
Survivors
of school violence appear together for the first time to share their
survivors’ points of view for facility safety:
- Kristina Anderson, Virginia Tech survivor and founder of the Koshka Foundation for Safe Schools
- Frank DeAngelis, (retired) principal of Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., and lead administrator on campus during the 1996 shootings
- Natalie Hammond, survivor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings
1:45pm – 2:45pm
Campus Lockdown Policies vs. Fire & Life
Safety Codes: Are They Compatible?
Discussions are evolving
among security consultants, members of law enforcement, and school
administrators with regard to standard lockdown procedures and related
best practices. What is less understood, however, is the impact and
potential conflict of lockdown measures on legally adopted, binding and
enforced building and life safety codes. Presenters will discuss the
findings from the National Fire Prevention Association’s School Safety
Workshop.
Wednesday, August 5
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Safety -
Changes That Are Coming
Acknowledging that the quality of
education is directly linked to the perceived safety of the campus
facilities, this session examines the technologies available and weighs
the need for greater access control of campus buildings while providing
admittance to an increasingly diverse campus population.
Media credentials are available at the convention registration desk at the Sheraton on Monday, August 3, 1:00pm – 5:00pm; Tuesday, August 4, 7:00am – 5:00pm; and Wednesday, August 5, 7:00am – 3:00pm.
APPA, previously known as the Association of Physical Plant Administrators, promotes leadership in educational facilities for professionals seeking to build their careers, transform their institutions, and elevate the value and recognition of facilities in education. APPA is the association of choice for more than 12,000 educational facilities professionals from 1,300 educational institutions in North America. APPA is recognized as an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer. www.appa.org
