June 28, 2016
By Californians for Quality Schools
The California Taxpayers Association (CalTax) announced that it has endorsed the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016.
June 28, 2016
By Californians for Quality Schools
The California Taxpayers Association (CalTax) announced that it has endorsed the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016.
June 16, 2016
By Californians for Quality Schools
Today, the Californians for Quality Schools campaign announced that eight more local labor unions, representing thousands of workers in communities across California, have endorsed the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016. The measure, a $9 billion state school facilities bond to adequately fund school construction and modernization projects for K-14 school districts will ensure students are learning in safe facilities and will create thousands of construction and trade jobs. The local labor organizations that recently endorsed the bond include: Ironworkers Local 155; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 6; Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 104; Teamsters Local Union No. 890; Floor Coverers Local 1237; Bricklayers, Tilesetters and Allied Craftworkers Local 3; Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 159; and the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 364.
“It is an honor to stand together with these hard-working Californians to support a measure dedicated to improving our neighborhood schools,” said Rob Stoker, Political Representative of Sheet Metal Workers Local 104. “The state school facilities bond will help prepare our students for future educational and work opportunities, while also creating thousands of jobs for Californians as we modernize our schools. Join with our thousands of members in supporting the School Facilities Bond Act of 2016.”
June 15, 2016
By Californians for Quality Schools
Today, the Californians for Quality Schools campaign announced that the Kern, Inyo, Mono Building Trades Council, Contra Costa Building Trades Council, Valley Building Trades Council, and the Northeastern, Shasta, Trinity, Lassen, Tehama, Modoc, Siskiyou Building Trades Council endorsed the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016. The measure, a $9 billion state school facilities bond to adequately fund school construction and modernization projects for K-14 school districts throughout the state, will appear on the November 2016 ballot. Together, these local chapters represent thousands of workers in California communities.
“The school bond invests in our schools, communities and in the future of our children,” said Cesar Diaz, Legislative Director, State Building Trades Council. “The School Facilities Bond Act will provide safe and modern education facilities throughout California – creating good paying jobs and growing our economy. Our members are committed to investing in our neighborhoods and strengthening our communities and we believe this is a proven program to set our students up for success.”
June 9, 2016
By Californians for Quality Schools
Today, the Californians for Quality Schools campaign announced that the Southern California Leadership Council (SCLC) has endorsed the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016, the $9 billion state school facilities bond that will appear on the November 2016 ballot.
“Innovation must be a hallmark of our public education system so that we are cultivating tomorrow’s top thinkers and doers,” said Kish Rajan, President of the Southern California Leadership Council. “It’s not hard to connect the dots and see that modern, well-resourced school campuses will function as the training grounds for our future workforce. That is why our members strongly support passing the state school bond that will help school districts invest in students, teachers, and communities.”
June 6, 2016
By Dave Walrath
After CASH provided an update on the litigation related to the State Allocation Board (SAB) action for Level III fees and the subsequent Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by a Sacramento court, we heard from other member legal firms with a different opinion on the meaning of the TRO. For example, some have concluded that the TRO does not prohibit school districts from levying Level III fees.
The issues regarding the action by the SAB and the TRO’s effect on Level III fees raise complicated legal questions, and we recommend that school districts communicate with their legal counsel regarding this matter.