On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, members of the American Institute of Architects New Jersey Chapter Safe School Task Force presented a summary of their white papers to a sold-out audience of New Jersey school board members and school administrators at the New Jersey School Board Association’s 2025 Workshop held in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The NJSBA Workshop conference gathers thousands of school board members, administrators, and service providers, most of whom worry about making the best decisions to protect the children under their care.
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.”
Made possible by the generosity of Solutions Architecture Corp, this educational presentation shared 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 opportunity introduced district leaders to the power of design in creating healthier, more secure and supportive learning environments. Attendees gained 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 ran from October 19th to 25th. This national safe schools week initiative focuses on promoting safety and preventing violence in schools. Schools and organizations were 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.