Articles in this issue

• ACSA urges yes votes on propositions
  ACSA is asking members to support the passage of Propositions 1A-E on the May 19 special election ballot.
• Larry Aceves sets out positions on issues in SPI race
  Former ACSA President Larry Aceves, now a candidate for California superintendent of public instruction, responds to questions about his proposed policies and his reasons for running.
• Committees, councils working for you: Action to benefit education
  ACSA councils and committees have been very busy lately, performing duties that impact California education.
• Supt. contract-limiting bill defeated for this session
  Thanks to some swift work by ACSA members and the GR Department, AB 164 was again pulled out of the Assembly Education Committee for lack of votes.
• Flu scare prompts student health caution
  California school leaders are reminded that a free toolkit can help keep students healthy, especially in light of the recent outbreak of swine influenza in the U.S. and Mexico.
• Classified employees honored during their week
  Six exemplary school employees have been named California’s 2009 Classified School Employees of the Year and will be honored during Classified School Employee Week, May 17-23.
• What happens after a notice of reassignment or layoff?
  In an effort to provide additional information regarding reassignment and layoff, EdCal asked Professional Standards Advocate Brad Lantz a few questions.
• New district leaders benefit from ACSA career-building cohorts
  Leading the Leaders is a professional development program designed to assist entry-level superintendents as they embark on a new phase of their educational career. A new cohort begins July 29-30.