Risk Management and Safety

Department Overview

  • Norfolk Public Schools is a self-insured public entity. The Department of Risk Management and Safety manages aspects of financial security including:

    • Student Accident/Injury Reporting
    • School Saftey and Health Inspections
    • Employee Safety Training
    • Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
    • General Liability Insurance
    • Safety and Health Program
    • Unemployment Reporting
    • Workers’ Compensation

Contact Information

  • 800 E. City Hall Avenue
    Room 909
    Norfolk, VA 23510

    Phone (757) 628-3856
    Fax (757) 628-3817

    Office Hours
    Monday - Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


    Dr. Alisha Benson Boring
    Senior Director of Risk Management and Safety
    aboring398@nps.k12.va.us


    Mr. William Bankart
    Health & Safety Specialist
    wbankart@nps.k12.va.us


    Christie R. Wilson
    Risk Management Specialist
    cpetersen@nps.k12.va.us