Human resources (HR) leaders are confronted with a work environment that has changed in unprecedented ways, which is difficult for the experienced HR leader, and may overwhelm the HR leader who is new to their role. Current workplace trends reflect an environment of transitional
The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) is the largest source of unrestricted revenue for most local educational agencies (LEAs). In spite of proposed modest increases to LCFF funding, most school agencies are facing declining enrollment and average daily attendance, and many
Special education funding policies utilized by Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) have historically reflected the Education Code in place at the time of their development, the needs of the students being served, and the unique regional resources and partnerships to
Unlike recent years, local educational agencies (LEAs) are not seeing the influx of new monies or historic cost-of-living adjustments. In fact, with declining enrollment, attendance rates decreasing, and the expiration of one-time funds, many LEAs will receive less funding in the
California law requires all children to attend school and bases the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)—the largest source of funding available to local educational agencies (LEAs)—primarily on average daily attendance (ADA). In addition to the LCFF, other large sources of K-12
Unraveling the Mystery of School Finance—For Superintendents and Top Administrators This webinar explores the complexities of school finance and educational program development. The program’s content is presented to include the perspective of superintendents, assistant
Position control is a set of procedures which manages personnel expenditures and is of the highest importance in a local educational agency’s (LEA) ability to maintain fiscal accountability. A functioning position control system operates with a high level of accuracy and the data
Statewide enrollment trends continue to experience decreases in enrollment. Since 2012-13, the state has experienced a loss of over 375,000 (roughly 6.0%) students. If current trends hold over the next ten years, further decline of almost 620,000, or 10.7%, in total enrollment is
School Services of California Inc. is presenting a series of roundtables on student attendance and instructional time. Each roundtable will feature a presentation followed by a facilitated . . .
Supervision and evaluation are ongoing active exchanges between a supervisor and employee supporting the objectives of the local educational agency (LEA). Due to restrictive statutory regulations and contractual obligations, evaluation processes and disciplinary proceedings for
Declining enrollment and attendance rates, the expiration of one-time dollars, marginal cost-of-living adjustments, and statewide fiscal uncertainty create the perfect financial cliff for the 2024-25 school year and will trigger many local educational agencies needing to execute
The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is the second year of the latest three-year cycle and will likely usher in additional changes to the template, with the inclusion of students on the LCAP advisory committee and the special education addendum. We are still
School Services of California, Inc. and the Fiscal Crisis and Management Team (FCMAT) have teamed up to provide a free online workshop on fiscal solvency.