PACE Member Coverage
PACE offers a comprehensive array of coverages, custom-designed for Oregon educational institutions. This is a summary of specific sub-limits, terms and conditions, coverage discounts, and more.
Advantages of PACE
- Saves you money by providing free and low-cost assistance to reduce risk and get help before problems happen.
- Saves you time by providing pre-selected services that don’t require contract bidding or extensive hours researching vendors.
Not for Profit
PACE’s only objective is to provide reasonable rates and comprehensive coverage – Unlike insurance companies whose profits are distributed to shareholders.
Custom Coverage
Pricing and member contributions are geared to members’ budgeting cycles,. and coverages are designed for Oregon public education-specific organizations.
Clear Plans
Our plans are written in plain English for our members—no jargon or confusing language. And we are always available to help if you have any questions about your plan.
Services
Risk Management Support
Criminal Background Checks
Among PACE’s many valuable services to its members is the criminal background check program developed with BIO-MED Testing Services.
Advantages
- The safety of students and potential liability from negligent-hiring lawsuits are a strong justification for pre-hire background checks. In Oregon, as in other states, lawsuits for negligent hiring are among the fast-growing areas of tort litigation.
- Using a national database, PACE members can conduct comprehensive pre-employment criminal history background checks for both job applicants and volunteers. Better yet, the results come back on the same day.
Features
- PACE’s background check scans nationwide information from the following sources:
- State court repositories
- State Administrative Office of the Courts
- Departments of Corrections
- County court records
- Traffic court records
- State sex offender registries
- Probation, parole, and community service records.
- PACE pays for the first five background checks in a calendar year for each PACE member. The fee is just $29 per background check after that.
Other Resources
Download a free flyer (68kb ) describing the drug testing and criminal background check services provided to PACE members.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
PACE and BIO-MED Testing Services developed a program to help PACE members maintain a drug-free workplace.
Advantages
- The safety of students and potential liability from negligent-hiring lawsuits are a strong justification for pre-hire testing. In Oregon, as in other states, lawsuits for negligent hiring are among the fast-growing areas of tort litigation.
- Convenient locations with testing facilities located throughout Oregon and access to mobile testing services.
Features
- PACE pays for the first five background checks in a calendar year for each PACE member.
- After that, member fees are
- Non-DOT testing: $40
- DOT-compliant testing fee: $55.
Free Onsite Risk Management Inspections
Avoid liability and losses by taking a fresh look at vocational shops, gymnasiums, playgrounds, weight rooms, art and science classrooms, kitchens, and other school facilities. Risk management teams visit facilities to conduct inspections, answer questions and offer training.
Written Safety Plan Review
Benefits
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Limited coverage for legal expenses associated with complaints made under:
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Limited coverage for legal expenses associated with safety complaints made under:
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Coverage for expenses associated with school violent acts – up to $50,000:
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Other areas of coverage for Oregon public education organizations:
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Coverage Discount
2022-23 PACE Self-Assessment Tool
2021 5% General Liability Credit for 2022/2023
