Whether its budget, capacity or scheduling, projects often must be divided into multiple phases. This workshop will discuss options for procuring contractor(s) to perform the work. Presenters will also highlight potential alternative delivery methods...

This workshop will provide an overview of contract procurement laws, the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, and exceptions to competitive bidding. School districts utilize a wide-range of procurement methods for goods and ser...

Project delivery speed is always at a premium for school districts, and yet is one of the most difficult features to achieve. One little considered advantage of alternative delivery methods like design-build, lease-leaseback, and public private partn...

Every Human Resources administrator should have a working understanding of the collective bargaining process under the MMBA. This presentation will provide an overview of the entire labor negotiations process from sunshine proposals to negotiations m...

We invite you to start your 2021-22 school year off with this critical professional development training! It is ideal for new and experienced district staff involved in every stage of Title IX issues, and especially those who missed the most recent t...

This critical training satisfies your mandatory ethics training requirement during each two-year period, or within six months of being hired. Attendees will refresh their knowledge of public service ethics laws and principles. This includes informin...

This critical training satisfies your mandatory ethics training requirement during each two-year period, or within six months of being hired. Attendees will refresh their knowledge of public service ethics laws and principles. This includes informin...

• Key Points/Principles: how to provide transparency, public access and conduct a productive meeting.
• Open vs. Closed Meeting: how to comply with open meeting regulations and protect confidentiality of closed session.
• Ag...

This presentation will cover different approaches at the bargaining table, overcoming union objections to the presence of an attorney, and how attorneys can assist their clients at the table. This presentation will also focus on the role of the Boar...