Listen to our conversation with leaders from North Penn School District—Superintendent Dr. Todd Bauer, Director of School Safety Brandon R., and School Board Director Jonathan Kassa—as they discuss how to make school safety a budget priority.

What we covered:
This conversation focused less on grant lists and more on how to create sustainable funding for school safety through local budgeting, community engagement, and transparency. Panelists shared how they build support for safety initiatives by making data-informed decisions, involving safety leadership in strategic planning, and maintaining a regular cadence of communication with their communities.

Topics included:

• Aligning budgets with your safety vision and culture

• Empowering safety directors with dedicated budgets and leadership roles

• Transparent communication strategies to build community trust

• Creative use of partnerships to stretch limited resources

• How board engagement and cabinet-level inclusion help shape priorities