by pddg_admin | Sep 30, 2020 | Legal Developments and News
A recent decision by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the authority of public officials to establish curriculum standards and frameworks for public schools, rejecting a challenge by a group of parents who claimed that California’s History-Social...
by pddg_admin | Sep 16, 2020 | Publications
As each election season approaches, districts and their staff are faced with a myriad of questions regarding campaign and election activity. What information may a district provide to voters? May candidates or campaigns use district facilities for election or campaign...
by pddg_admin | Sep 15, 2020 | Legal Developments and News
In a decision that provides guidance to public agencies on obtaining restraining orders to protect employees, the Court of Appeal for the Second District recently upheld issuance of a restraining order against an individual who had repeatedly threatened a deputy city...
by pddg_admin | Sep 9, 2020 | Publications
DWK’s President and Shareholder, Gregory J. Dannis co-authored an extensive resource guide, “Reopening Schools in a COVID-19 Environment: A Negotiations Framework for Employers” (with former Associate Juliane Rossiter). This comprehensive Framework guide will assist...
by pddg_admin | Sep 1, 2020 | Legal Developments and News
The California Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District recently issued an opinion upholding the dismissal of a counselor, Patricia Crawford, by the Jurupa Unified School District (District), due to Crawford’s repeated criticism of students who boycotted...
by pddg_admin | Aug 12, 2020 | Publications
Title IX Overhaul: Keeping up With the Federal Regulatory Changes On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released new Title IX regulations which has several major changes that impact how K-12 institutions address sex discrimination in their schools. School...
by pddg_admin | Jul 30, 2020 | Legal Developments and News
As part of the fiscal year 2020-21 State budget, the Legislature has amended two key provisions of the Education Code as they relate to the development and disposition of school district surplus properties. The changes went into effect in June as part of Senate Bill...
by pddg_admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Publications
Software, Desks, and Hand Sanitizer: Adapt During the 2020-2021 School Year with Alternate Procurement Districts are working diligently to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, but being prepared requires more than developing a plan. In our ever-shifting world, you...
by pddg_admin | Jul 15, 2020 | Publications
CSBA webinars offers important legal and fiscal insights regarding reopening schools and budget management. DWK’s Marie Nakamura joined Keith Bray, CSBA’s General Counsel and Chief of Staff, and other panelists for Part 1 of their webinar series discussing...
by pddg_admin | Jul 13, 2020 | Legal Developments and News
For the first time since the enactment of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), a California appellate court has issued an opinion interpreting its application and making it more difficult for plaintiffs to successfully challenge at-large governing board election...
