Sentences with phrase «california public school facilities»

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Assembly Bill 97 of 25 July 2008 amends California's Health and Safety Code to require all food facilities (restaurants) in the state, with the exception of public school cafeterias, to cease using artificial trans fats by January 2011.

It became the law in California in 2000 when voters passed Proposition 39, which requires that the Golden State's public - school facilities «be shared fairly among all public school pupils, including those in charter schools.»

The co-location initiative began in 2000 when California voters approved Proposition 39, which mandated that district facilities be «shared fairly among public school pupils, including those in charter schools,» and that districts provide charters with facilities that were «reasonably equivalent» to those given to district schools.

The charter school movement turned 25 last year, yet the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools identified only 3 out of 43 states — California, Colorado, Utah — and the District of Columbia as having laws that support access to capital funding and facilities.

A bill that would require California public schools to allow transgender students to participate in activities, including athletics, and to use the facilities that align with their gender identity was moved by a key legislative panel Wednesday.

Nine California public schools serving military families - considered to be among the most dilapidated facilities in the nation - are likely to lose out on badly - needed funding for long - overdue upgrades as a result of sequestration.

For many years, particularly through the 1990s, public schools in California faced a serious facilities crisis.

CCSA released the following response to a new report from In The Public Interest, «Spending Blind: The Failure of Policy Planning in California's Charter School Facility Funding.»

We are steadfast in our commitment to our Prop. 39 lawsuit and remain hopeful about the possibility that the California Supreme Court will hear the case, confirming once and for all that charter schools should be provided facilities that are truly «reasonably equivalent» to those that are provided to traditional public schools students consistent with California laws.

In order to meet this parental demand for choice and the public's desire for more high quality public educational options for families, three key things must be addressed in California: the funding inequity which results in charter school students being funded at lower levels than their traditional public school counterparts, the lack of equitable facilities for charter school students, and restrictive and hostile authorizing environments such as LAUSD Board Member Steve Zimmer's recent resolution limiting parent choice.

A study last year by consumer watchdog, In the Public Interest, found that California taxpayers have spent $ 2.5 billion for charter school facilities alone, many of them in areas that already had surplus classrooms.

Aside from celebrating charter schools, the rally «will also call upon elected representatives in local and state government to support pro-charter policies, including the expansion of high - quality charters, better facilities for charter students, and an end to the politics and rhetoric challenging parents» right to choose the best public school for their children,» according to a press release from California Charter Schools Association Faschools, the rally «will also call upon elected representatives in local and state government to support pro-charter policies, including the expansion of high - quality charters, better facilities for charter students, and an end to the politics and rhetoric challenging parents» right to choose the best public school for their children,» according to a press release from California Charter Schools Association FaSchools Association Families.

Common sense solutions to preserving and growing a thriving and accountable nonprofit charter public schools sector by solving issues related to modernizing California's authorizing system, and expanding facilities options for charters.

Already eligible for the ballot is the «Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016,» which would authorize $ 9 billion in general obligation bonds, including $ 3 billion for new construction and $ 3 billion for modernization of K - 12 public school facilities, $ 1 billion for charter schools and vocational education facilities and $ 2 billion for California Community Colleges facilPublic Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016,» which would authorize $ 9 billion in general obligation bonds, including $ 3 billion for new construction and $ 3 billion for modernization of K - 12 public school facilities, $ 1 billion for charter schools and vocational education facilities and $ 2 billion for California Community Colleges facilpublic school facilities, $ 1 billion for charter schools and vocational education facilities and $ 2 billion for California Community Colleges facilities.

Sacramento, CA - March 8, 2016 - The California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) filed suit today against the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to obtain a court order requiring OUSD to comply with Proposition 39, a California law passed in 2000 that requires school districts to share facilities equitably with all public school students, including charter public school stuSchool District (OUSD) to obtain a court order requiring OUSD to comply with Proposition 39, a California law passed in 2000 that requires school districts to share facilities equitably with all public school students, including charter public school stuschool districts to share facilities equitably with all public school students, including charter public school stuschool students, including charter public school stuschool students.

In April 2017, In the Public Interest released a report revealing that a substantial portion of the more than $ 2.5 billion in tax dollars or taxpayer subsidized financing spent on California charter school facilities in the past 15 years has been misspent on: schools that underperformed nearby traditional public schools; schools built in districts that already had enough classroom space; schools that were found to have discriminatory enrollment policies; and in the worst cases, schools that engaged in unethical or corrupt pracPublic Interest released a report revealing that a substantial portion of the more than $ 2.5 billion in tax dollars or taxpayer subsidized financing spent on California charter school facilities in the past 15 years has been misspent on: schools that underperformed nearby traditional public schools; schools built in districts that already had enough classroom space; schools that were found to have discriminatory enrollment policies; and in the worst cases, schools that engaged in unethical or corrupt pracpublic schools; schools built in districts that already had enough classroom space; schools that were found to have discriminatory enrollment policies; and in the worst cases, schools that engaged in unethical or corrupt practices.

A flawed report released in the spring by In the Public Interest, a far left policy outfit, was named «The Failure of Policy Planning in California's Charter School Facility Funding.»

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation