December 14, 2007 Volume 20 No. 26 By the Way . . . Congratulations Are in Order By the Way . . . Chancellor Refuses to Make Cuts The Challenge for Allied Health Care By the Way . . . IRS Increases Business Mileage Rate by Two Cents Changes to IRS Maximums for 2008 The Latest Report on California's Teaching Profession Hope, But No Guarantee for K-12 COLA Governor Reported as Acknowledging a $14 Billion Deficit for 2008-09 Middle School Students Need College Boost Ask SSC . . . Is the COLA Really for Certificated Salaries Only? Public Employee Post-Employment Benefits Commission Nearing Final Report Fool's Gold" Causes State Revenues to Exceed November Forecast" By the Way . . . Caltech Replaces Loans with Gift Aid
November 30, 2007 Volume 20 No. 25 Legislators Gather to Discuss Proposition 92 By the Way . . . University of California Regent Instantaneously Resigns Higher Education Act Reauthorization One Step Closer to Reality SSC Staff Additions California's Health Care Coverage Lags Behind Most Other States When Will the COLA Forecast Change? Ask SSC . . . At What Age Can People Collect Social Security and Medicare Benefits? Legislative Analyst Forecasts $10 Billion Budget Shortfall in 2008-09 State Revenue Shortfall Continues in October New Ballot Measure Affects All of California Public Education CSBA and Four Local Educational Agencies File Suit for Mandate Reimbursements A Long Road Ahead for Health Care Reform High-Low" Travel Per-Diem Reimbursements " Groups Take Sides on Proposition 92
November 09, 2007 Volume 20 No. 24 What are the Historical State Apportionment COLAs? Advanced Placement Course Audit Results: Many Courses Require Further Review Report on Initiatives for College Access and Success CSU Compensation Practices Addressed by the Bureau of State Audits Ask SSC . . . Could You Suggest Some Sample Contract Language Regarding GASB 45? Guidance Provided on Student Privacy and School Safety Department of Finance Calls for Budget Reduction Plans of 10% Ask SSC . . . Can the Cost of Postretirement Benefits Be Covered by Salary Savings from Retiring Employees? IRS Holds Workshops for School-Connected Organizations Healthcare Reform Inches Forward Ask SSC . . . How Is Step and Column Different When FTEs Are Declining?