From Résumé to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534 (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. When it comes to hiring certificated staff, the process is now […]
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Ninth Circuit Establishes Preliminary Framework for First Amendment Familial Antiretaliation Claims
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In DeFrancesco v. Robbins (9th Cir. 2025) 136 F.4th 933, the United States
Time to Move Beyond Short-term Solutions in Overcoming Teacher Shortages
A long-term solution is available in every K-12 school district By Greg Rockhold and Hans Andrews “Empowering community colleges
Implementing for Sustainability: Principal Pipelines in Four Districts
How do districts create principal pipelines that last in the face of change and uncertainty? By thinking long-term from the
SB 729 FAQs: Understanding California’s Infertility Coverage Requirements
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. In January, Keenan published a briefing that summarized SB 729, which requires
School Facilities, Funding and Instruction Podcast Series Part 3: Implementation
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In the final episode of our three-part podcast series, host Sloan
School Facilities, Funding and Construction Podcast Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Part 2 of this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons is back
Childhood Sexual Assault: Fiscal Implications for California Public Agencies
Assembly Bill 218 (2019) eliminated many claim prerequisites and increased or effectively eliminated the statute of limitation periods for claims
Leveraging LCAP Funding: Insights and Best Practices for Sustainable Residency Programs
The Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center (SRTAC) has released a new publication, Leveraging LCAP Funding: Insights and Best Practices for
Key Questions About March 15 Notices
Each year the ACSA Member Assistance and Legal Support Team, under the direction of Deputy Executive Director Margarita Cuizon-Armelino and
Bid Thresholds Raised For 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. According to the California Department of Education Office of Financial Accountability
Supporting a Diverse Educator Workforce to Strengthen Teaching and Learning
The U.S. Department of Education has released a guidance document intended to highlight how federal funds can be used to
The Three Rs of Labor Relations
When it comes to negotiations, the three most important concepts are relationships, relationships and relationships By Denise Gail Saddler The
Beginning January 1, 2025, Reports of Egregious Misconduct by Certificated Employees Must be Shared Directly with Prospective School Employers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 25, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2534
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Increase Effective January 1, 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. Workers’ compensation benefit rates are subject to an increase as of January
U.S. School Districts Need Community Colleges — Now
By Greg Rockhold and Hans Andrews In recent news, numerous reports have highlighted the critical shortage of teachers in the
MLR Rebates and How to Handle Them
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. Employers sponsoring a fully-insured group health plan may soon be getting a
Creditable Coverage Changes for 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. Employers sponsoring any size group health plan that provides prescription drug coverage
The Road to Relaxation: Managing Stress Behind the Wheel
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose California Casualty. From traffic jams to reckless drivers, it can be stressful on
Podcast: AI for School Districts, Part 3: Facilities, Business, and AI
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Episode three of Lozano Smith’s series on Artificial Intelligence for Public
Re-Envisioning the ECE Workforce as an Education Career Escalator for Women of Color
By Adora Fisher, Padma Ramnath and Robyn Stone “Thank you for the SCCOE support; it is welcome in my heart.
10 Ways to Encourage and Engage Millennial Educators
By Sarah Delawder Welcome to the age of Millennials, where avocado toast and Instagram filters reign supreme. But beyond the
California Issues Guidelines for State Agencies Purchasing Generative AI Tools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Building upon the report by the California Government Operations Agency, entitled State
Strength in numbers? Recruiting and retaining BIPOC educators
By Marissa McGee Disclaimer: As a fan of the Golden State Warriors, the views expressed in this article may be
Case Study in Mitigating Special Educator Burnout and Turnover
By Rachael Ding Introduction to the issue of special educator burnout Over the past decades, a general trend for a
Proposition 28 Funding Can Support K-12 Computer Science in California Schools
On November 8, 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability
New Bill Addresses Independent Contractor Conflicts of Interest and Provides Safe Harbor
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill (AB) 334, which became effective on January 1, 2024,
California Court of Appeal Clarifies “Uniformity” Requirement for School Parcel Taxes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The California Court of Appeal recently upheld a parcel tax structure
K-12 School District Bid Thresholds Raised for 2024
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. According to the California Department of Education Office of Financial Accountability
SB 553 Requires Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and Trainings
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. SB 553 was signed into law during the 2023 legislative session. This
Facing a Crisis Head On: Solutions to Recruiting and Retaining Teachers
By Jeff Pelzel, Education Strategy Director with PowerSchool California educators have faced a significant challenge on the journey to academic
New Federal Laws Protect Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. Effective June 27, 2023, the PWFA amended Title VII of the Civil
Legislature Launches Pilot Program Allowing CMAS Contracts for Installation of Certain Materials SB 1422
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Senate Bill (SB) 1422, signed by the Governor in September 2022,
Impact of California’s Reimposed MCO Tax on Employer-Provided Group Health Plans
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. On June 29, 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 119 (Chapter
Supreme Court Decision Amplifies Importance of Existing Loan Forgiveness Program
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. When U.S. educators return to their classrooms this fall, they face
Important Changes Regarding Liability to CalSTRS for Benefit Overpayment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1667, overhauling key parts
Checks & Balance: How Financial Stress and Heavier Workloads are Accelerating the Teacher Shortage
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. More than 60% of public K-12 educators say they are considering
Worried About Market Volatility? Take a P.A.U.S.E.
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. It may seem like there is a lot of news about
Legislature Corrects Error Regarding Requirements for Schools’ Adoption of Developer Fee Justification Studies
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 19, 2022, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2536
Understanding MERV 13 vs. NanoMax Air Filtration Technology
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose IQAir Foundation. MERV ratings have become central to the conversation around how to
Piggyback Contracts for Modular Components Are Ineligible for State Funding
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Last month, the State Allocation Board (SAB) affirmed its position that
Planting the Seed: Farm to School Roadmap for Success
Building on her commitment to ensuring California children have the best start in life, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom announced
School Budget Explainer – Santa Cruz City Schools
Santa Cruz City Schools prepared the following budget presentation, which was shared with families, the community and the board. It
Attorney General Takes Hardline Position on Permissible Use of School Bond Premium
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On May 19, 2022, the California Attorney General (AG) published Opinion
REMINDER: New Fingerprinting Requirements for All Contracts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Due to lingering questions in the education community, we are sending
Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality at School
The CDPH has produced a new fact sheet (in English and Spanish) with tips for improving indoor air quality in
Personnel Actions and the March 15th Deadline — Are You Ready?
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Let’s Talk podcast host Sloan Simmons joins partners and Lozano Smith
State Allocation Board Approves 17.45 Percent Increase to Developer Fees
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. The State Allocation Board (“SAB”) has approved its biannual adjustment to Level
Modular Buildings: A Primer for School Districts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Let’s Talk podcast host Sloan Simmons joins Lozano Smith partner Arne
Important Changes to PERB Regulations Effective Jan. 1, 2022
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Various amendments to the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) regulations took