FERMA hosts conferences bi-annually in the summer and winter, for risk managers or associated fields to share best practices and new industry information.
2021 Summer Conference
July 2021 Conference
Will be held at:
Lido Beach Resort
700 Ben Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL
Reservation link: Florida Educational Risk Managers Association
Conference Presentations:
2019 Summer Conference
Keynote Speaker – Presented by Dave Weber, Weber Associate
Sticks & Stones Exposed – The Truth Behind Words & Relationships
Absence Management – Presented by Steve McGongale, The Standard
Building Crisis Resilience – Presented by Hart Brown, Hurley, Gallagher
Hot Topics in WC & Employment Law – Presented by W. Rogers Turner, Jr., Hurley, Rogner, Miller, Cox & Waranch, P.A.
Hot Topics in WC & Employment Law
Innovations in Healthcare: Finding Optimal Providers – Presented by Todor Penev, Aon
Liability Insurance – The Basics; Protecting Your District – Presented by Dru Wilson, USI
Liability Insurance – The Basics; Protecting Your District
Medical Marijuana & a Drug-Free Workplace – What it Means for You! – Presented by Michael Spellman, Sniffen & Spellman, P.A., Linda Trefethen, Johns Eastern & Amanda Waltemath, Healthesystems
Medical Marijuana & a Drug-Free Workplace – What It Means for You!
Open Enrollment – The New Rules of Employee Engagement – Presented by Mike Denker & Bob Rizzo, Benefitfocus
Open Enrollment – The New Rules of Employee Engagement
Prescription Drug Importation Programs – Giving Consumers a Fighting Chance – Presented by State Representative Tome Leek, Foundation Risk Partners
Prescription Drug Importation Programs – Giving Consumers a Fighting Chance
Preventing Opioid Misuse & Addiction & Promoting Access to Mental Healthcare – Presented by Dr. Lee Washington, Aetna
Preventing Opioid Misuse and Addiction
Promoting Access to Mental Healthcare
The Vital Role of Employee Assistance Programs in Addressing Mental Health Issues & Disruptive Events – Presented by Randy Martin, Humana
Whos on First? Managing Through a Complex Natural Disaster Claim Where Insurance & FEMA are Both in Play – Presented by Frank Russo, PROCOR Solutions + Consulting
Legislative Update – Presented by Lisa Augspurger, Bush & Augspurger P.A.
2019 FSBA Legislative Summary
Legislation:
2019 Summary of Legislation Passed
Legislation Implementation Timeline and Deadlines
New Policy and Reporting Requirements
Education Related Bills Passed:
HB547 – 2019-79 Florida Pre-Paid College Program
HB807 – 2019-150 Civics Education
HB1027 – 2019-126 Early Learning
HB7071 – 2019-119 Workforce Education
SB190 – 2019-103 Higher Education
SB292 – 2019-48 Amending FS1001.43 Section 1(8) Student Assessment & Affairs
SB1418 – 2019-134 Mental Health
SB7014 – 2019-15 Accountability
SB7030 – 2019-22 MSDHS Public Safety Commission Implementations
SB7070 – 2019-23 K-12 Education FS Amendments
Anti Hazing:
Death of Lighthouse Point Resident Results in Anti Hazing
Hazing in High School Athletics an Analysis of Victims
The Psychology & Law of Hazing Consent
Where Does Tradition End & Hazing Begin Implications for School District Police
FS1006.135 – Hazing Prohibited at Schools with any of Grades 6-12
FS2002 – Original Anti-Hazing Statute
SB1080 – 2019-133 Amendments to FS1006.63
SB1080 – 2019-133 Staff Analysis
Claims Bills Approved:
HB6513 – 2019-185 Tenner vs Miami-Dade County
HB6515 – 2019-186 Padilla vs West Palm Beach
HB6517 – 2019-187 Smith vs Orange County
HB6523 – 2019-188 Jane Doe vs DCSB
HB6525 – 2019-189 Dominquez vs Hillsborough County
Claims Bills Not Approved:
HB6529 – Pandrea vs North Broward Hospital District
SB22 – Tompkins-Holms vs Pinellas County Sheriffs Office
SB28 – Hawari vs Osceola County School Board
SB30 – Suarez-Diaz vs City of Homestead
SB32 – Nelson vs Palm Beach State College
SB36 – Shuler LP vs FL Department of Agriculture & Conservation Services
SB40 – Arzipe vs Palm Beach County
SB44 – Justice-2-Jesus Charit Trust vs FL
SB46 – Williamson vs St Johns County School Board
SB48 – Button vs Pasco County Board
SB50 – Estate of Maudsley vs DHSMV
SB166 – Stephens vs Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office
SB1072 (2019) – Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity