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Governor Newsom Releases 2019-20 Budget Proposal

The major highlights for K-14 public education include a proposal to provide $3 billion to reduce long-term CalSTRS liabilities for school employers. This is a one-time non-Proposition 98 payment that will directly benefit schools without reducing Prop 98 operational funds. Total Prop 98 funding for 2019-20 is $80.7 billion which will provide a COLA for […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On January 10, 2019
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California’s Government Now Reflects the November Election

Governor Gavin Newsom was sworn into office this morning at the State Capitol during an event where he was upstaged by his two-year old son, Dutch. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond was also sworn-in today at a Sacramento high school. The new Legislature was sworn into office in December, but returned to Sacramento today following their […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On January 7, 2019
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We Need Your Help with Digital Signatures

We hope everyone is enjoying their winter break and resting before the spring semester begins. CCIS, alongside our advocates at Capitol Advisors Group, are working with the Department of Finance on digital signatures and we need help from our members! The Department of Finance has requested examples or audit reports for districts that are currently […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On December 31, 2018
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Legislative Update – Early Education, Facilities Bond, and LCFF Base Grants

The Assembly and Senate rang in the new legislative session with celebrations, receptions, and over 200 legislative introductions. Fresh off of an electoral blue wave, legislative Democrats swiftly introduced bills to stake their claim on issues gripping the state (but not everybody was impressed). With less than a week’s worth of bills to sort through, […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On December 10, 2018
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Student Social/Emotional Health & Wellness

Last spring, at the CCIS Conference in Sonoma, at the conclusion of a workshop addressing the importance of Independent Study programs and schools, the presenter opened up the discussion to the audience. One of the participants—a teacher new to independent study—raised her hand and somewhat tentatively asked this question: “Is anyone else here seeing an […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On November 13, 2018
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Back to School

Back to school. Those three little words that can evoke such a variety of emotions in us all: from excitement to anxiety, anticipation to fear. And were not just talking about the students! Yes, it’s that time again. The new school year is starting. Maybe it’s just begun for you or perhaps you are already […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On September 24, 2018
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State and Federal Accountability – State Board of Education Update

The State Board of Education (SBE) met on July 11-12, 2018 with the focus on state and federal accountability. Below you will find a brief summary of the key items followed by information on the remaining regular agenda items and waiver requests heard by the Board. Are you interested in legislative updates like these? CCIS […]

Legislative Update – Charter Schools, Net Neutrality, Cannabis, Special Ed and STEM

Highlights from Recent Committee Actions Charter school governance bills passed out of Senate Education Committee Alternative testing bill gained nearly unanimous support STEM and Special Education proposals that weren’t funded in the budget moved forward as policy discussions Bill that would restore Net Neutrality in California hijacked in committee Following the June 1 deadline for […]

2018-19 State Budget Update – Conference Committee Begins Negotiations

The two-house Budget Conference Committee kicked off debate over the 2018-19 state budget this week. At this stage of the process the Assembly and Senate are working to reconcile their respective versions of the budget. Simultaneously, representatives from the Governor’s Office are meeting with senior staff to the Assembly Speaker and Senate Pro Tem to […]

Analysis of Governor’s May Revision

Overall, the May Revision contains positive news for California’s economy, General Fund revenues, and Proposition 98 funding. We have known for several months that tax revenues are higher than what was projected in the January budget proposal, but several variables related to the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee formulas indicated that recent increases in tax receipts […]