Safer Schools. Every Day.
That’s why the Kansas Safety Institute, or KSI, was launched in 2026 by the Kansas Association of School Boards. A non-profit designed with school district leaders and board members in mind, KSI champions a community-based approach to prioritize student safety.
We believe in the potential for positive change when neighbors and local partners come together. And we believe this is how we can secure the brightest future for Kansas children, families and communities — for generations to come.
Our mission
To prepare people and organizations to prevent, manage, and recover from safety and security incidents through training, collaboration, and applied learning.
Our Vision & Values
The Kansas Safety Institute works to create a coordinated statewide approach to safety and preparedness that strengthens trust, improves outcomes, and protects Kansas communities.
Students First
The most important job we have as school and community leaders is to keep all Kansas students healthy and safe.
People Focused
KSI's mission champions the value of people — students, employees, families and community members — over products.
Collaborative
Student safety depends on teamwork across schools, municipalities, churches, hospitals, families and others.
Strategic
Three specific phases (Preparation, Response and Recovery) are the keys to keeping students safe in times of crisis.
Cohesive
School districts benefit from alignment to state mandates with the support of resource sharing and shared vocabulary.
Team Oriented
A statewide effort is strengthened through relationships and an exchange of diverse experiences and expertise.
Our Partners
KSI is a 501-c3 non-profit organization and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kansas Association of School Boards. KSI’s success depends on strong partnerships with organizations that share KASB’s dedication to equipping and empowering local communities with the skills, resources and support they need to create safer schools.