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Utah PTA Safety Commissioner Tina Seastrand reveals the expansive world of school safety—from cyberbullying to funding challenges—and how parents can get involved in protecting students.

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🎧 Episode Overview: Join hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo as they sit down with Tina Seastrand, Utah PTA Safety Commissioner, for an eye-opening conversation about the multifaceted challenges of keeping students safe in 2025.

What You'll Learn: 🔍

• The expanded role of safety beyond just physical security—including digital wellness, cyberbullying, mental health, and cyber attacks
• What's coming in the upcoming legislative session regarding school safety provisions 📋
• The critical funding gap between safety mandates and available resources
• How safety connects to student learning and mental health 🧠
• Practical ways parents can get involved at the local level—even without a formal safety commissioner role

Key Topics Covered: ✨ ✅ School safety legislation updates (House Bill 40 and beyond) ✅ Partnerships with organizations like Utah Coalition Against Pornography, Safe UT, and NAMI ✅ The importance of PTA and School Community Council collaboration ✅ Creating safe walking routes and advocating for infrastructure improvements 🚸 ✅ How to join Utah PTA's Safety Committee

Perfect For: 👥 Parents, educators, community members, and anyone passionate about student safety and wellbeing

Connect: 📧 Interested in joining the Safety Committee? Email: [email protected]

Because when students feel safe, they can truly learn and thrive. 💚