Strengthening School Safety: A Budget Season Webinar for Iowa Leaders
A virtual link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.
* Registration open until 3/25/26 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
Event Details
As you finalize district budgets before April 30, safety alignment remains a top priority. But how do you reconcile district safety planning with emerging county-wide coordination models?
Join SAI for a live, 60-minute panel discussion featuring experts from Port Nexus, an Iowa sheriff, and an Iowa superintendent who can share about a district-configured emergency notification and response system called MyFlare Alert. We are moving beyond theory to discuss the practical realities of integrating school safety with county infrastructure.
Meet the Panel
- The Law Enforcement Perspective: Gain clarity on the "First Minute" response gap and how sheriff departments are optimizing real-time coordination, including Anchor Schools.
- The District Perspective: A superintendent shares their experience with evaluating the operational, fiscal, and governance considerations of this framework.
- The Technical Perspective: Representatives from Port Nexus explain the MyFlare Alert solution and the realities of security, privacy, and role-based access.
What You Will Gain:
- Implementation Pathways: Realistic timelines and requirements to consider before your April 30 budget finalization.
- Governance Guidance: How to address board questions regarding safety alignment, privacy, and long-term contracts.
- Direct Access: A dedicated Q&A segment to get your specific questions answered by the people actually doing this work.
This webinar is designed to provide superintendents and district leaders with clarity as they evaluate safety alignment decisions during the current fiscal planning window.
Panel Experts
Steve Jones is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Port Nexus Corporation, creator of the MyFlare Alert and Associate PLEDGE platforms. For nearly two decades, he has led the evolution of mobile technology from device management to real-time life safety systems — pioneering solutions that protect drivers, lone workers, schools, hospitals, and entire communities.
His work centers on one mission: ending the silence of the first minute.
Under his leadership, Port Nexus has transformed everyday devices — phones, smart boards, wearables, and tablets — into coordinated safety infrastructure directly connected to first responders. By integrating mobile control, cybersecurity, AI detection, and real-time situational awareness, Steve is redefining how communities respond in the moments that matter most.
A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he remains committed to building solutions that strengthen and protect communities across the country.
Additional Panelists
- Tony Scott, Port Nexus
- Keith Davis, Wayne County sheriff
- Iowa superintendent (details to come)
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