Approximately a quarter of school districts in the state have moved to by-trustee area elections. Plaintiffs' counsel continue to send out demands to public agencies to make the transition to by-trustee area elections under the California Voting Righ...

Board members have all heard, and likely experienced, the impacts of the labor shortage. The impacts of this shortage can be felt even in the districts' highest-level position where there have been increased vacancies and where leadership is more imp...

California's open meeting law requirements in a nutshell, with answers to challenging questions by seasoned legal practitioners. Dos and don'ts related to serial meetings, closed sessions, public testimony, agenda-setting, social media and e-communic...

The Real Estate Best Practices Navigating School Closures, Surplus Sites and Underutilized Campuses session will provide districts with the necessary steps to begin thinking critically about their real estate and understanding its value. Districts wi...

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This presentation will focus on the importance of trust in the bargaining process. When boards and their bargaining teams have trust with their labor unions, bargaining is smoother and the results are better for all parties. The speakers have over 5...

Approximately a quarter of school districts in the state have moved to by-trustee area elections. Plaintiffs' counsel continue to send out demands to public agencies to make the transition to by-trustee area elections under the California Voting Righ...

School districts have adjusted to sweeping Title IX changes over the past two years. While the 2020 regulations remain in effect, significant proposed changes are on the horizon. This presentation equips board members with an outlook of which practic...

School districts use a wide-range of methods for procurement, and staff are expected to comply with a stringent set of legal requirements when they purchase materials, equipment, supplies and services. These requirements can sometimes create complica...