Workshops
State Budget workshops
Subject-Based workshops
April 2, 2024
Independent Study—Compliance and Best Practices
Local educational agencies (LEAs) continue to implement California’s reformed laws for independent study programs and meet sustained student demands for . . .
Spring 2024
Making Financial Decisions for Maximum Impact
Small school district boards have a unique perspective when it comes to setting budget priorities and making financial decisions. Join CSBA and School Services of California Inc. for a . . .
April 16, 2024
SACS 101—Budget Development
The Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) software is the required reporting tool that is used in the State of California for financial reporting. With funding for the K-12 system, inclusive of one-time federal stimulus dollars . . .
April 23, 2024
Maintenance of Effort Monitoring—Beyond the Basics
To be eligible to receive federal special education revenue, each local educational agency (LEA) must meet requirements regarding maintaining expenditures to support programs for students with disabilities, which is referred to . . .
April 30, 2024
Employee Complaints and Investigations
Employee complaints and personnel issues, both formal and informal, require immediate action by the employer. Under various statutory requirements (Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, . . .
May 7, 2024
Construction Basics and Accounting
The 2022 Budget Act brought additional funding for facilities—particularly for the State Facility Program (SFP) as well as funding specifically targeted for . . .
June 25, 2024
Special Education—Both Sides of the Equation
Local educational agencies (LEAs) continue to require substantial General Fund contribution to cover special education programmatic costs in personnel, service delivery, and administrative support, despite several years of . . .
Online workshops
Fiscal Solvency for School Districts
School Services of California, Inc. and the Fiscal Crisis and Management Team (FCMAT) have teamed up to provide a free online workshop on fiscal solvency.