New leadership award named in Alpert’s honor

CSBA announced the creation of the “Dede Alpert Award for Exemplary Legislative Leadership.”

California could be next battleground in national debate over adequacy

Attorney general weighs in on confidential medical services for students

The opinion examined Education Code allowing a student to be excused for medical appointments.

Delegates choose CSBA officers, directors

During his remarks to the Delegate Assembly, CSBA Executive Director Scott P. Plotkin said a key issue of the new year will be whether the governor and Legislature will honor the deal the education community made one year ago to accept a limited suspension of Proposition 98.

New federal IDEA law represents a big improvement

CSBA advocates say they will seek state legislation that incorporates a number of special education reforms contained in the recently reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

New state board executive director has background in curriculum

The state Board of Education has hired Catherine Barkett as its Executive Director.

Population shifts mean fewer district budget dollars

To help districts dealing with declining enrollment issues, CSBA has joined School Services of California and a number of school districts, county offices and statewide organizations to form the California Declining Enrollment Coalition.

Principles of political reform

The Delegate Assembly adopted the following Principles of Political Reform to guide the organization’s evaluation of proposals to change a political process or structure.

R&R: Research & Reports

CSBA-sponsored legislation for 2005

CSBA plans to sponsor legislation in several areas to address the needs of local school districts.