EECU Sponsors Regional School Safety Symposium
April 17, 2026
Educational Employees Credit Union
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FRESNO, Calif. (April 17, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education to sponsor the School Safety Symposium, held April 16 and 17 at the Visalia Convention Center.
The event brought together more
than 350 school administrators, first responders, and community partners to
address today’s most pressing school safety challenges. Through keynote
presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, attendees explored
practical strategies related to active shooter response, threat assessment,
gang activity, and student support systems.
“Supporting safe, healthy
learning environments is fundamental to student success,” said Elizabeth J.
Dooley, EECU president and CEO. “We’re proud to partner with the Tulare County
Office of Education to bring together educators and public safety professionals
for meaningful conversations and practical solutions that help protect our
schools and communities.”
The symposium featured keynote
speakers Dominic Syracuse, a behavioral specialist and communication expert,
and Christian Moore, founder of WhyTry Inc., who shared insights on building
resilience and strengthening connections with students. Additional sessions led
by law enforcement and education professionals provided real-world perspectives
on crisis communication, juvenile justice, and victim support.
“This symposium brings together
school administrators, first responders, and safety experts to share best
practices in keeping students and staff safe,” said Tim Hire, Tulare County
Superintendent of Schools. “Partnerships with organizations like EECU help make
this important work possible.”
As a not-for-profit cooperative
owned by its more than 399,000 members, EECU remains committed to supporting
education and strengthening the communities it serves through partnerships and
financial wellness initiatives.
To learn more about EECU’s
community initiatives, visit myEECU.org.
EECU serves 12 Central California and Central Coast
counties and has 23 branches and more than 399,000 members. Since 1934, EECU
has provided affordable financial products and services to meet its members’
saving, borrowing, and investing needs. EECU is very active in the communities
it serves, proudly supporting numerous programs, activities and events that
enrich the community experience, and providing free financial wellness
education to people of all ages.