Bullard school district wins safety award

Claims Administrative Services (CAS) announced last week that Bullard ISD, one of more than 470 school districts participating in the CAS workers' compensation Association Plan, recently received the Best 3-Year Loss Ratio Award for achieving an average loss ratio of 0 percent.

Bullard ISD Superintendent, Jim Wright was recognized by CAS at its 17th Annual TASA Mid- Winter Luncheon in Austin.

The award, a $500 scholarship that the district can assign to a worthy student, was presented for success in implementing safety programs designed to prevent employee injuries in the workplace.

The CAS workers' compensation program has assisted Texas Schools in preventing more than 22,200 employee injuries since 1991, and CAS estimates that participating districts have saved more than $288 million in claim costs during that time.

CAS President, Bill Costanza, commented, "Bullard ISD should be congratulated for their commitment to workplace safety and cost control.

"We at CAS are truly thrilled that clients like this who have participated in our program have seen such a dramatic reduction in injuries and claims cost. At CAS, our number one priority is providing the safest possible workplace for district employees while keeping costs at a minimum.

"Every dollar that a district saves is a dollar that can be used to improve a campus or enrich the learning experience in a classroom."