The official launch event of the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD), a pivotal initiative aimed at fostering safer educational environments across the United States. This webinar features a distinguished lineup of speakers and a panel of the nation's top school safety experts.
Program Schedule:Welcome (5 minutes)Introduction by Ara Bagdasarian , President ZeroNow
Opening Remarks (5 minutes)

• Jason Stoddard, Chair of NCSSD
• Brief overview of the National Council's vision and objectives

• Special guest, U.S. Member of Congress Tony Gonzales (R-Tex), will address the national importance of school safety and the role of the new council.

• Jason Stoddard , Charles County Public SchoolsDirector of Safety & Security
• Danielle Stevens , Lake Zurich CUSD, Director of Safety & Security
• Mark Lomax , George SchoolDirector of Campus Safety
• Mike Matranga, Houston, TX, School Safety Director (ret)

• Summary of discussions and key takeaways
• Closing statements by Ara Bagdasarian

Keynote Speech (10 minutes)
Panel Discussion (30 minutes)
Moderator: Ara Bagdasarian
Panelists include several leading school safety directors from various states
Closing Remarks (5 minutes)