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Gov. Brown Proposes Boost To Education Funding

Governor Brown's proposed budget, released today, includes a much needed boost to spending on public education. ...more

5/15/2013 - Education Budget Funding

Temporary Teacher May Seek Damages For School District's Failure To Provide Her "First Priority" When Filling A Subsequent Vacancy

In Henderson v. Newport-Mesa Unified School District (--- Cal.Rptr.3d ----, Cal.App. 4 Dist., March 13, 2013), a California court of appeal considered whether a temporary teacher employed for more than two years by a school...more

3/29/2013 - Hiring & Firing Teachers Temporary Employees

PERB Ruling Affirms Teacher on 39-Month Reemployment List Remains an Employee of the District and Able to File Grievance

In Nelson v. Jurupa Unified School District (PERB Decision 2309E, March 8, 2013), the Public Employment Relations Board ("PERB") considered whether a school district committed an unfair labor practice by rejecting a...more

3/28/2013 - Collective Bargaining Filing Grievances Medical Leave Public Schools Reemployment Teachers Unfair Labor Practices

Teacher On 39-Month Reemployment List Remains A District Employee With The Right To File A Grievance

In Nelson v. Jurupa Unified School District (PERB Decision 2309E, March 8, 2013), the Public Employment Relations Board ("PERB") considered whether a school district committed an unfair labor practice by rejecting a teacher’s...more

3/28/2013 - Collective Bargaining Filing Grievances Medical Leave Public Schools Reemployment Retaliation Teachers Unfair Labor Practices

Update: After Rehearing, Court Of Appeal Upholds Its Previous Parcel Tax Ruling

The court of appeal recently upheld its previous ruling that a parcel tax approved by Alameda Unified School District (“District”) voters violates the Government Code’s restriction that special taxes apply “uniformly to all...more

3/19/2013 - Ballot Measures Property Tax Public Schools Qualified Special Taxes

Court of Appeal Upholds Invalidation of Parcel Tax That Differentially Taxes Commercial and Residential Property; Legislature...

The court of appeal recently upheld its previous ruling that a parcel tax approved by Alameda Unified School District (“District”) voters violates the Government Code’s restriction that special taxes apply “uniformly to all...more

3/19/2013 - Ballot Measures Property Tax Proposed Legislation Public Schools

SCA 3 Proposes Constitutional Amendment To Lower Voter Approval Requirement For Parcel Taxes From Two-Thirds To 55 Percent For...

SCA 3 seeks to amend the California Constitution relating to taxation by amending Section 4 of Article XIIIA, adding Section 4.5 to Article XIIIA, amending Section 2 of Article XIIIC, and amending Section 3 of Article XIIID,...more

3/19/2013 - Ballot Measures Funding Property Tax Proposed Amendments Public Schools

SB 559 Proposes to Shift Certificated Layoff Timelines

The March 15 deadline is upon California school districts to issue written notices to certificated employees who will be subject to a layoff. Right in line with the deadline comes a new bill that proposes to shift the...more

3/15/2013 - Layoffs Proposed Legislation Public Schools

School District Granted Substantial Attorneys’ Fees Award For Its Defense Of Frivolous Lawsuit Brought By A Student’s Parent

A federal district court found in favor of a school district in a lawsuit filed by a student’s parent under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (“IDEA”) to appeal a decision of an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”). The...more

2/14/2013 - ALJ Attorney's Fees Disability Frivolous Lawsuits IDEA Independent Educational Evaluation

OCR Issues Dear Colleague Letter Regarding 2008 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments

On January 19, 2012, the US Department of Education’s (“DOE”) Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued a Dear Colleague letter and Questions and Answers regarding the impact of the 2008 amendments to Americans with Disabilities...more

2/8/2013 - ADA Amendments Act Department of Education OCR Public Schools Rehabilitation Act

AB 182 Seeks to Limit School Districts' Issuance of Capital Appreciation Bonds

Last week a bill was introduced that would affect school districts' ability to issue capital appreciation bonds ("CABs")....more

1/30/2013 - Bonds Department of Education

Court Of Appeal Okays School District’s Use Of Norming Ratios To Assign Classroom Space To Charter Schools

A charter schools association brought a lawsuit against a school district and alleged the district violated Proposition 39 by using norming ratios to assign classroom space to charter schools. The court of appeal held that...more

1/21/2013 - Appeals Charter Schools Proposition 39 Reversal School Districts

Legislature Expands Definition of "Direct Cost" Relating to Reimbursement for Use of Civic Center Act Facilities

SB 1404 expands the scope of direct costs that school districts can recover for allowing Civic Center use of its facilities. The new legislation, which went into effect January 1, 2013, amends Education Code section 38134,...more

1/17/2013 - Civic Center Act School Districts

2012-13 Education Legislation Summarized By KMTG

In order to have the new 2012-13 education legislation handy, we have combined our series on the subject into one easy to reference location. Here you will find a recap of all the legislation we summarized, along with a link...more

1/15/2013 - Bids Bullying Charter Schools Child Abuse Civic Center Act Discrimination Foster Children Immunization Exemptions Layoff Notices Passwords Public Contracts Religious Discrimination Retirement Social Media

Court of Appeal Grants Petition for Rehearing in School District Parcel Tax Case

The court of appeal in Borikas v. Alameda Unified School District (--- Cal.Rptr.3d ----, Cal.App. 1 Dist., December 6, 2012; re-hearing granted January 7, 2013) held that the school district did not have the authority to...more

1/14/2013 - Property Tax School Districts Special Tax

Legislative Update: SB 1404 Expands Scope Of Costs That A School District Can Charge for Civic Center Use of Facilities

KMTG is continuing our series reviewing new legislation. Unless noted otherwise, the new laws take effect January 1, 2013. Senate Bill 1404 amends Education Code section 38134, known as the Civic Center Act, which...more

1/14/2013 - Civic Center Act School Districts

1% Assessment on Lumber Products

Starting January 1, 2013, lumber and engineered wood products purchased for use in California are subject to a 1% assessment based on the sales price....more

1/11/2013 - Sales & Use Tax

Court of Appeal Grants Re-Hearing for School District’s Parcel Tax Case

Below is a summary of the court of appeal’s initial decision in Borikas v. Alameda Unified School District, which was filed on December 6, 2012. However, please note that the appellate court has subsequently granted a...more

1/10/2013 - Appeals Property Tax Severability Doctrine Special Tax Taxing Power Uniformity

Legislative Update: Education-Related Topics Including Economic Impact Aid, Campus-Based Mandatory Fees For California State...

SB 754 adds section 54029 to the Education Code to address the conditions for receipt of economic impact aid. Economic impact aid is provided to school districts based on the number of English learners and economically...more

12/24/2012 - Charter Schools Child Abuse Economic Impact Aid Reporting Requirements

Legislative Update: Legislature Addresses Gifted And Talented Program, Indirect Cost Rates, Educational Placement Of Foster...

KMTG is continuing our series reviewing new legislation. Unless noted otherwise, the new laws take effect January 1, 2013. Gifted & Talented Program — AB 2491 - Current law evidences the Legislature’s intent to...more

12/12/2012 - Foster Children GATE Programs Leave of Absence Special Education Unions

Legislative Update: New Laws Address Immunization Exemptions, Math Standards, Long-term English Learners, Organ and Tissue...

KMTG will be issuing a series of updates on new legislation signed by Governor Brown. All laws become effective January 1, 2013, unless otherwise stated. Immunization Exemption—AB 2109 - Current law requires a...more

11/15/2012

Legislative Update: Governor Signs Education-Related Bills That Address Principal Evaluations, Public Contract Bidding...

KMTG is continuing our series reviewing new legislation. Unless noted otherwise, the new laws take effect January 1, 2013. Evaluations of Principals—SB 1292 - The Legislature declared in passing SB 1292 that...more

11/15/2012

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