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Gathering Ballot Measure Signatures on District Grounds

04-26-16

Legal Developments and News

During election years, districts see an increase in requests to gather signatures in support of ballot propositions on or near school campuses.  While signature gathering involves First Amendment rights, districts...
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Is Your UCP Policy Up to Date?

04-21-16

Legal Developments and News

Many recent legislative changes have expanded or clarified the scope of issues that school districts must process through their Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP).  Currently, written complaints ranging from unlawful discrimination,...
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Court of Appeal Upholds Teacher Tenure, Dismissal, and Layoff Statutes

04-14-16

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The California Court of Appeal issued its long-awaited decision in Vergara v. State of California (April 14, 2016, B258589) holding that the teacher tenure, dismissal, and layoff provisions of the...
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Countdown to Bond: Are You Planning a 2016 Bond Election? – Part 2

04-08-16

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Bill Schuetz appointed to Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Board

03-18-16

Press Releases

San Francisco, CA—DWK is pleased and excited to announce that Bill Schuetz has been appointed to the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Board. Following interviews, the Governing Board of...
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Inadvertent Disclosure Does Not Waive Confidentiality Under The California Public Records Act

03-18-16

Legal Developments and News

Yesterday, the California Supreme Court resolved a conflict in appellate opinions by ruling that inadvertent disclosure of privileged records by a public entity responding to a California Public Records Act...
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Excessive Gifts and Contributions Can Be Grounds to Invalidate Construction Contracts

03-10-16

Legal Developments and News

A California appellate court recently found that where payments for dinners, tickets, travel, and campaign contributions from contractors influenced school district officials’ contracting decisions, the contracts themselves may be void...
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ACSA Region 17 Winter 2016 Newsletter “It’s Time to Prepare Your Form 700”

03-04-16

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Education Insights: Legal Update, Season 3, Episode 3 – “Charter Schools and Board Member Responsibilities”

03-04-16

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As charter schools continue to be seen by the public as alternatives to traditional public schools, it has become increasingly important for school district leaders to be aware of the...
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