Increased Contract Bid Threshold

Effective January 1, 2021, the bid threshold for school district contracts competitively bid pursuant to Public Contract code section 20111(a) will increase from $95,200 to $96,700.

Negotiating for a Return to In-Person Instruction

What if you cannot reach a negotiated agreement? The Negotiations Framework explains what employers can and cannot do if negotiations have not been completed by a date the District has established for a return to in-person instruction, and the consequences of employer unilateral actions without a negotiated MOU in place.

Upcoming Webinars and Trainings

• Jan 26: Brown Act Survival Training – Virtual Meetings, Public Comment, and Social Media
• Jan 27: What HR/Labor Relations Teams Need to Do in Response to the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
• Feb 9: You Passed Your Bond, Now it’s Time to Build! Construction Program Essentials for K-14 Education

DWK Strengthens Statewide Education Law Practice, Opens New Office

DWK is pleased to announce the expansion in its statewide education law practice with the opening of a new East Bay office, located in Berkeley.

It’s Here! DWK's Summary of New Laws

Legislation and Case Law Highlights: 2020 Legal Developments of Interest for K-12 School Districts