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Critical updates and time-sensitive information specifically for our member districts, including policy changes, safety notifications, and urgent advisories.

Member Alert – Cheerleading

Member Alert – Cheerleading

Jan 5 |

USA Cheer has given safety rules. A safe program has direct adult supervision, correct conditioning, skills training, and warm-up exercises. Coaches should be trained in risk management, as well as basic first aid and CPR/AED training. Concussion protocols should always be followed. Athletes, coaches, and parents should be trained in athlete protection. This includes understanding, preventing, recognizing, and reporting abuse such as bullying, hazing, physical and emotional misconduct, and sexual abuse.

Member Alert – First Aid Kits

Member Alert – First Aid Kits

Dec 11 |

Title 8 CCR 3400: Medical Services and First Aid-pertains to the “general industry” and is the minimum standard by which your employer will need to abide. This regulation is to ensure that employers in California have adequate first aid materials readily available, as approved by a consulting physician. At a minimum, each employer’s first aid kit should contain the supplies listed in Table A.

Member Alert – Kiln Guidelines

Member Alert – Kiln Guidelines

Jun 30 |

Districts interested in including pottery as part of their art curriculum may have or be considering the addition of a kiln. Kilns must be located in an area designed for this type of equipment and equipped
with safety features to reduce the fire and burn hazards. There are a number of considerations districts should include when considering the use of this equipment.

Member Alert – Water Damage Due to Freezing

Member Alert – Water Damage Due to Freezing

Dec 19 |

Many JPA member districts experience water damage during the winter because of freezing conditions. The purpose of this Update is to provide you with some quick tips and reminders to help prevent your district from becoming a victim of the freezing months.

Member Alert – Cal/OSHA High Heat Reminders

Member Alert – Cal/OSHA High Heat Reminders

Jul 1 |

Because of extreme environmental conditions during high heat employees’ physical and mental condition can change even more rapidly into a serious medical condition. The onset of heat illness may be confused with other problems and may not always be obvious before it becomes life-threatening. Therefore, proper planning and taking extra measures may be required to prevent and/or respond to heat illness during high heat.

Member Alert – School Security FAQs

Member Alert – School Security FAQs

Jun 29 |

There are 4 categories that can be considered for School Security Positions:
1. Campus Supervisor-employed by district to monitor school site
2. School Resource Officer –employed by local law enforcement
3. Security Guard- contracted through a vendor; armed or unarmed
4. Security Guard-employed by the district; armed or unarmed

Member Alert – Maintaining Safe Playgrounds

Member Alert – Maintaining Safe Playgrounds

Jan 1 |

California’s playground safety regulations were enacted January 1, 2000 which requires all public playgrounds to be inspected by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. When we are notified a school site has a new playground, SISC strongly recommends an inspection before it is used and before the district makes final payment to the vendor. SISC can conduct this inspection for our members, please contact the JPA for scheduling.

Member Alert – AB 949 : Criminal Background Checks Sole Proprietors

Member Alert – AB 949 : Criminal Background Checks Sole Proprietors

Jul 21 |

AB 949 approved by the Governor on July 21, 2017, and effective on January 1, 2018, now requires an individual operating as a sole proprietor of an entity, to meet the same criminal background check requirements. As specified in Education Code section 45125.1 the following services, where individuals may have any contact with pupils, require criminal background checks as specified by the code.

Member Alert – Student Safety: CTE/WEE Programs

Member Alert – Student Safety: CTE/WEE Programs

Jun 1 |

Career Technical Education (CTE) and Work Experience Programs (WEE) gives high school students the chance to get a head start on preparing for college and careers.
The JPA/SISC encourages districts to review and incorporate the OSHA guidelines for student workers.

Member Alert – AB 1639: Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Member Alert – AB 1639: Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Jul 1 |

The Eric Paredes Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act, AB 1639, enacts several requirements for all K-12 California School Districts with students participating in athletic activities. Among the requirements, school districts are encouraged to post on their Internet web sites information and material regarding Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

Member Alert – Fire Smoke

Member Alert – Fire Smoke

Jan 3 |

The JPA/SISC recommends that each county check with their county public health department on preventative measures and recommendations as each county may differ. In addition, please review your districts IIPP (Injury Illness Prevention Plan), as it may address issues of fire and smoke.

Member Alert – Responding to Requests for Agenda Materials by Email

Member Alert – Responding to Requests for Agenda Materials by Email

Nov 1 |

The Brown Act has long required districts to permit “standing requests” for meeting agendas or agenda packets to be mailed to the requester at the earlier of agenda posting or distribution of the materials to a board majority (Brown Act, Government Code section 54954.1). Boards could establish a fee for mailing the agenda materials. The requests were valid for a calendar year, to be renewed each January 1. Requesters are no longer required to wait for the mailman, and can request response by email.