By AIA NJ Safe Schools Task Force Co-Chair Ronald Weston, AIA
New Jersey School Boards Association’s Workshop 2025 will be held October 20th through 23rd in Atlantic City. As architects practicing in the K-12 schools education sector know, the NJSBA Workshop conference gathers thousands of school board members, administrators, and service providers at the Atlantic City Convention Center to share insights, strategies and trends.
AIA New Jersey Safe Schools Design Task Force members Alexis Goldman, AIA, CDT, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Solutions Architecture Corp; Chris Brand, AIA, Project Manager, RSC Architects; and Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, CID, LEEP AP, Principal, Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, Architect LLC and AIA-NJ Public Awareness Consultant, will be presenting a Learning Lab session titled “Reimagining School Safety, Health and Wellness Together.”
This educational presentation will share thought leadership themes from the AIA New Jersey Safe School Design Task Force centered on the important role architects play in advancing the health, safety and wellness of school buildings and campuses. This is a great opportunity to introduce district leaders to the power of design in creating healthier, more secure and supportive learning environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how they can work with architects to develop school facility solutions.
Concurrent with next week’s NJSBA Workshop conference, America’s Safe Schools Week runs from October 19th to 25th. This national safe schools week initiative focuses on promoting safety and preventing violence in schools. Schools and organizations are encouraged to raise awareness about school violence and how to make campuses safer through education and engagement activities. The safe schools initiative covers a wide range of safety concerns, from violence and bullying to daily safety practices like traffic safety around school grounds.
To learn more about the work of the committee, click HERE.