Articles in this Issue

• School Funding in Crisis: Stimulus package
  As EdCal went to press, the U.S. Senate had passed its version of the economic stimulus package, which contained approximately $15 billion less for education.
• March 15 Notice questions answered
  Each year the ACSA Professional Standards Department, under the direction of Assistant Executive Director Joseph Jones, receives calls from members asking questions about the March 15 Notice. EdCal asked Lloyd Wamhof, one of ACSA’s professional standards advocates, to answer key questions.
• An invitation to participate in Legislative Action Day
  ACSA is inviting members to participate in Legislative Action Day, March 22-23 in Sacramento.
• Even in tough economic times, ACSA legal fund grows
  Although the budget situation has grown worse over the past six months, ACSA’s Education Legal Support Fund has grown in membership, a testament to how many school districts recognize the crucial role the courts have come to play in public education.
• Retirees earn formal honors
  Each year, ACSA honors retiring superintendents during formal ceremonies at the Superintendents’ Symposium in Monterey. Twelve superintendents headed for the “good life” in 2009. Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell was on hand to wish the retirees well.
• Education Trust's Ali to receive appointment to U.S. DOE
  President Barack Obama has indicated his intent to appoint Californian Russlynn Ali to a post in the U.S. Department of Education, as the assistant secretary for civil rights.
• Front office favorite practices sought by Elementary Ed Council
  ACSA’s Elementary Education Council is seeking “Favorite Practices of a Friendly Front Office” from school administrators throughout California.