Mark your calendars for September 19th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM CST—SVIP LIVE is heading back to school with one of its most timely and impactful roundtables yet, focused exclusively on school safety, security innovations, and public-private collaboration.

In a time when K–12 institutions are facing growing threats—from physical intrusions to cyberattacks—SVIP is bringing together the industry’s leading voices to share what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next in school safety.

🎙 Hosted By:

Taylor May
Founder, SVIP

Taylor will guide this live session with his signature blend of insight, honesty, and community-first perspective—leading an open conversation between experienced end users on the frontlines of educational security.

🎤 Featured Panelists

A dynamic group of decision-makers, practitioners, and safety professionals from across the country, including:

• Amanda Lanicek
  Chief Technology Officer – Springtown ISD (Texas)

• Mark Stout
  Chief of Police – Putnam City Schools (Oklahoma)

• Rick Francis
  Chief, Dept. of School Safety & Security – Seminole County Sheriff's Office (Florida)

• Kip Robins
  Chief Technology Officer – Copperas Cove ISD (Texas)

• Ron Self
  Director of Building & Security Ops – Baldwin & Shell Construction Company (Arkansas)

• Chris Kar
  Information Security Advisor – Fort Bend ISD (Texas)

• Darrell Dubuque
  Director of Security – Corpus Christi ISD (Texas)

These professionals bring a wealth of experience and real-world insights—from law enforcement-led safety programs and construction-integrated design strategies, to IT security roadmaps and rapid response protocols.

🎯 Why You Should Attend

This isn’t your typical interview. This is a real conversation among experts working every day to create safer learning environments. You’ll hear firsthand:

• What’s working in school safety today—and why

• Innovative tech solutions that are making an impact

• Cross-department collaboration between IT, security, and education leaders

• Tactics for balancing budgets with real risk mitigation

• Lessons learned from incidents, audits, and upgrades

• Plus, the challenges that still need to be solved

Expect honesty, actionable advice, and a few laughs—especially with our light-hearted nod to Billy Madison that’s sure to bring some nostalgia to the conversation.

🎥 How to Join

📅 Date: Thursday, September 19th
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
📍 Where: SVIP LIVE on LinkedIn
🔗 RSVP Now!

👥 Who Should Attend?

• K–12 and Higher Ed security leaders

• Manufacturers & Integrators

• Technology directors and CIOs

• Law enforcement partners

• School facility managers

• Security manufacturers & integrators

• Anyone passionate about making schools safer

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, collaboration, or practical tools to bring back to your district or business, this roundtable is for you. Don’t miss the chance to learn from the best and connect with others who share your commitment to protecting our schools.

Let’s go back to school—SVIP style. See you there!