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Staying Legal Through the November 2018 Election Season

by pddg_admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

As each election season approaches, districts and their staff are faced with a myriad of questions regarding campaign and election activity, such as: What information can a district provide to voters? Who can use district facilities and for what election or campaign...
Luke L. Punnakanta

Luke L. Punnakanta

by pddg_admin | Aug 29, 2018

What Happens to Merit District Part-Time Playground Positions if AB 2160 Becomes Law?

by pddg_admin | Aug 29, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

Bill Status Update:  As expected, the Governor signed AB 2160.  The law becomes effective on January 1, 2019.  As provided in AB 2160, part-time playground employees at merit districts will become permanent classified employees as of the effective date of the new law,...
Stephen L. Cali

Stephen L. Cali

by pddg_admin | Aug 6, 2018

Governing Board Meeting Prayer Held Unconstitutional

by pddg_admin | Aug 2, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently concluded that a school district governing board’s policy and practice of conducting religious prayer at its meetings was unconstitutional. (Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc. v. Chino Valley Unified School...
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