Raptor Technologies helps school districts consolidate safety tools into a single cost-effective platform. * 1 hr ago Many schools are returning to class this year facing a budget reality unlike any in recent memory. The $189 billion in federal COVID relief that many districts relied on to fund safety and support programs has been fully exhausted. As a result, budget shortfalls have become the top concern among school leaders nationwide: 54% cited it as a leading concern in 2026, up sharply from 33% just a year earlier, according to K-12 Dive. This is not a temporary setback; it's a structural shift that will define district planning heading into the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. One Platform, Not Another Vendor to Manage Cabinet ministers leave St James's Palace after Privy Council meeting Many districts are still managing safety operations across four, five or six disconnected products, each with its own contract, renewal and support relationship, and with little to no data sharing between them. This fragmentation is incredibly inefficient and costly. With flat or shrinking budgets, this fragmentation creates expenses schools can no longer afford, and operational risks during an emergency. The Raptor School Safety Platform was built to replace that fragmented stack rather than add to it: every product utilized in the Raptor platform reduces the cost and complexity of managing safety. To ease the adoption of these advanced solutions, Raptor has introduced tiered platform bundles built around where a district is on its safety journey, combining emergency management, campus movement, student wellbeing and safety training into packaged solutions that costs less than buying each product on its own. Schools can start with the foundation they need today and add capabilities to the Raptor School Safety Platform as budgets or funding allows. "As campus safety objectives become increasingly prioritized, school districts are seeking partners who can provide a comprehensive safety operations platform," said Gray Hall, CEO, Raptor Technologies. "As K-12 budget pressures grow, districts also want to consolidate vendors and streamline operating costs while improving safety. Raptor is uniquely capable of being this strategic partner." Built to Keep Getting Better, Together The Raptor School Safety Platform spans emergency response, everyday campus operations, student wellbeing and safety training and compliance - and it keeps growing. Recent additions like SmartAudit for door checks, Visitor Badges for Badge Alert customers and AI-assisted documentation in StudentSafe show a platform that's actively adding capability, not standing still. What makes that growth possible - and what makes the bundles work - is that every product draws from the same underlying data record. A visitor screened at the front desk, a hall pass logged during the day and a wellbeing concern flagged by a counselor all connect to the same record instead of living in separate systems. New products plug into that shared foundation rather than becoming another disconnected tool, which is how Raptor keeps adding capability without adding complexity for schools. Safety Consolidation in Practice Luis Jaramillo, Safety and Security Coordinator for Visalia Unified School District, consolidated his district's emergency, visitor and volunteer management onto the Raptor platform, stating, "Raptor has been an invaluable tool that unites our entire district. From extending our Visitor Management System to include staff, contractors, and everyone on campus to supporting incidents, alerts, and drill preparation, Raptor provides a comprehensive safety solution. It's clear that Raptor has everything figured out to support the safety and efficiency of our district's 42 schools." As districts open their doors for the 2026-2027 school year, the question isn't whether budgets are tight. It's how to run a safer, simpler operation within the budget they have. About Raptor Technologies Raptor was founded in 2002 with the mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor is a school safety partner to 60,000 schools in 55 countries, providing SaaS and mobile technology, as well as comprehensive training and consulting solutions across the entire school safety life cycle, from crisis prevention and preparation to emergency response and recovery. Raptor's globally integrated product portfolio supports a school's foundation of safety and wellbeing, including Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing and Safety Training and Compliance. Media gallery

TASB Risk Management Fund partners with Raptor Technologies. * May 12, 2026 * News TASB Risk Management Fund partners with Raptor Technologies to deliver Staff Compliance Training to Texas members. AUSTIN, Texas - TASB Risk Management Fund ("The Fund") has partnered with Raptor Technologies(R) to offer PublicSchoolWORKS(TM) Staff Compliance Training to eligible Texas public school districts, community colleges, education service centers (ESCs), and other public education entities at no-cost as a benefit of Fund membership. Through this partnership, participating members with qualifying lines of coverage - including workers' compensation, auto, liability, property, or cybersecurity - receive access to a comprehensive online training program that strengthens safety practices, helps reduce operational risk, and supports efforts to comply with state and federal requirements. "Supporting our members with proactive, practical tools is central to our mission," said Mary Barrett, Associate Executive Director, TASB Risk Management Services. "By providing Staff Compliance Training at no cost, we're helping member districts train staff on their own schedules, minimize operational disruptions, and reinforce a strong culture of safety and accountability." Training content supports a wide range of roles, including administrators, supervisors, teachers, facilities and maintenance staff, transportation, custodial teams, human resources, and other operational and support personnel. Participating members also receive implementation support and ongoing guidance from a dedicated team of Safety Advisors to help ensure training aligns with applicable requirements. "We're proud to partner with TASB Risk Management Fund to support Texas schools with accessible, scalable compliance training," said Gray Hall, CEO of Raptor Technologies. "Through our PublicSchoolWORKS product line, districts can simplify training management while equipping staff with the knowledge they need to work safely and confidently." Part of the Raptor Safety Training and Compliance Suite, the PublicSchoolWORKS learning management system offers hundreds of online courses covering workplace safety, risk management, behavior, and regulatory compliance. Designed specifically for school district operations, the platform consistently drives strong engagement, with staff completing 92% of their assigned training on average. Automatic course assignments, reminders, and reporting make it easier for admins to track completion and document compliance, without the costs and disruptions of in-person training. Eligible TASB Risk Management Fund member districts can implement this staff training program at no cost based on their lines of coverage. Visit this page or reach out to your Risk Solutions Consultant to learn more. About TASB Risk Management Fund. The TASB Risk Management Fund is the largest provider of risk management services to Texas public education entities. As a self-insured, not-for-profit risk pool, the Fund partners with more than 1,000 public school districts and educational organizations across the state to share risk, safeguard resources, and strengthen operational resilience. Through comprehensive coverage programs, expert guidance, and proactive risk solutions, the Fund plays a critical role in supporting the stability and success of Texas public schools. About Raptor. Raptor was founded in 2002 with the mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor is a school safety partner for 60,000 schools in 55 countries, providing SaaS and mobile technology as well as comprehensive training and consultation solutions across the entire school safety life cycle, ranging from crisis prevention and preparation to emergency response and recovery. Raptor's globally integrated product portfolio supports a school's foundation of safety and wellbeing, including Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing and Safety Training and Compliance. Media Contacts

Raptor Technologies has advanced its StudentSafe platform to help schools identify student wellbeing concerns earlier and reduce risk. The enhanced system strengthens threat assessment capabilities whilst expanding to support responses to bullying, harassment, suicide risk and other early warning signs. StudentSafe enables authorised staff to log concerns from any device, guiding each through standardised workflows aligned to district policy and state requirements. The platform creates auditable records demonstrating appropriate actions as concerns emerge, replacing fragmented processes with defensible documentation. The advancement includes expanded online training and expert coaching from nationally recognised leaders including Dr Marisa Randazzo. By integrating with Raptor Insight, the system provides interactive dashboards helping school leaders identify trends, target training and strengthen prevention strategies. Founded in 2002, Raptor serves 60,000 schools across 55 countries.