Ending Fund Balance: How much is enough? Ending fund balance is an essential tool that districts can use to limit current and future risks such as revenue shortfalls and unexpected expenditures.
Coming to
Grips with Less for Everyone As fiscal reality worsens with each economic forecast, boards and unions face the challenge of “living within our means.”
Analysis
of Early Retirement Programs(10k ) A caution to do a cost-benefit analysis before considering ERIs
-- and some interesting data supporting why this could be dangerous.
Shortening
the School Year Know the rules affecting this popular option. Outlines waivers and penalties, laws, contract language, effects on graduation and
CIM. Handy flowchart shows how and when to handle contract issues.
Subcontracting(14k ) Employee contracts control how and whether you can replace staff such as custodians with contract
help. Learn about waivers and bars in your contracts, interim vs. regular bargaining
- and how to approach this touchy subject from the start.
Unemployment
Insurance Costs FAQ Frequently asked question on the impacts of unemployment and how shorter years affect unemployment and education issues.
Sample
Funding Clause Contains language that can be included in a collective bargaining agreement as a safety net. Allows a re-negotiation of the economic portions (salary, insurance, etc.) of a labor agreement if there is insufficient revenue to fund the agreement.
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