Articles in this issue

• Lawsuit aims for repayment of $12 billion
  ACSA has joined other associations as a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the state of California to ensure that nearly $12 billion is repaid to K-14 public education.
• ACSA, CALSA grow relationship
  The California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators has named ACSA's Sal Villaseñor as its new executive director, and the relationship between ACSA and CALSA now becomes even stronger.
• Introductory rates help new members gain an ACSA voice
  ACSA is promoting an introductory offer for new members to encourage them to be a part of the bigger picture of school leadership in our state.
• Letters urged in opposition to low-performing schools bill
  ACSA has come out in opposition to a bill that would identify 10 historically low-performing schools in California annually and require them to undertake three specified alternative governance options.
• Take caution with Aug. 15 layoff option
  ACSA Management Services Executive Brett McFadden said that if a school district or county office finds itself needing to use Aug. 15 layoffs, it should proceed with extreme caution.
• Unemployment Insurance benefits available
  With significant budget reductions affecting many school district employees, it’s time to look at the often overlooked Unemployment Insurance Program.