by DWK | Oct 29, 2026 | Education Law, Legal Developments and News
On October 2, 2026, the California Court of Appeal published a decision holding that a teacher’s reduction in workload due to a voluntary job-sharing arrangement does not constitute a “leave” under Education Code section 44920 that permits a school district to...
by DWK | Oct 16, 2026 | Education Law, Resources
Successful and effective negotiations begin before you walk in the room. To secure the best outcomes for your district, preparation is non-negotiable. Use this best-practices framework to support your team, establish clear economic parameters, and keep students...
by DWK | Oct 1, 2026 | DWK Update, Education Law, Legal Developments and News
Following a recent amendment, school district and county superintendents and charter school chief administrators must complete a two-hour ethics training course every two years. The ethics training requirement was already applicable to board trustees who were...
by DWK | Aug 13, 2026 | DWK Update, Education Law
Government Code section 84308 (Section 84308) is a component of the California Political Reform Act that contains “pay-to-play” restrictions aimed at ensuring that state and local government officials are not biased by campaign contributions when they make decisions...
by DWK | Mar 26, 2025 | Education Law, Legal Developments and News
On March 14, 2025, the Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court judgment setting aside the State Board of Education’s (“SBE”) decision to reverse decisions denying the Mayacamas Charter School petition made by the Napa Valley Unified School District and...
