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Member Alerts

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

Member Alert – AED/Defibrillators

Member Alert – AED/Defibrillators

AB 2009 – Interscholastic Athletic Programs commencing July 1, 2019, if a school district or charter school elects to offer any interscholastic athletic program, the school district or the charter school shall acquire at least one AED for each school within the school district or the charter school.
In addition: AB 1766 – Swimming Pools: Public safety All Public Swimming Pools, where admission fees are charged, must now have an automated external
defibrillator onsite commencing January 1, 2019.

Member Alert – Cal/OSHA Form 300A

Member Alert – Cal/OSHA Form 300A

On November 6, 2018, the Department of Industrial Regulations (DIR) released the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (Cal/OSHA) emergency regulation that requires certain employers to electronically submit Form 300A on occupational injuries and illnesses. Local educational agencies (LEAs) with over 250 employees and LEAs with between 20-249 employees that provide school bus transportation must electronically submit their Cal/OSHA Form 300A for calendar year 2017 by December 31, 2018.

Member Alert – AB 1747: School Safety Plans

Member Alert – AB 1747: School Safety Plans

This bill requires: the schoolsite council to additionally consult with a fire department and other first responder entities in the writing and development of the comprehensive school safety plan and would require the comprehensive school safety plan and any updates made to the plan to be shared with the law enforcement agency, the fire department, and the other first responder entities. By expanding the responsibility of a school district or county office of education with respect to the development of a comprehensive school safety plan, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

Member Alert – AB 2291: School Safety – Bullying

Member Alert – AB 2291: School Safety – Bullying

AB 2291 Passed on September 18, 2018 California Department of Education made available the online module for Bullying Training August 7, 2019. Bullying Training has been added to Public School Works and is available for your staff. This is a 45-minute Training module.

Member Alert – Mandatory Trangender Rights Poster

Member Alert – Mandatory Trangender Rights Poster

Beginning January 1, 2018, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) requires California employers with five or more employees to display the DFEH’s “Transgender Rights in the Workplace” poster, which must be placed in a prominent and accessible location in the workplace.

Member Alert – School Environments/Indoor Air Quality

Member Alert – School Environments/Indoor Air Quality

Students, as well as staff, spend a great deal of their time in the classroom and school setting. It is important that the environment is safe for its intended use and conducive to learning. With that in mind, the following information is offered to assist instructors and site administrators with creating and maintaining safe and healthful learning environments.

Member Alert – AB 1384

Member Alert – AB 1384

The 20-21 SISC Memorandum of Coverage excludes insurance protection for COVID-19 related illness/claims. This is a statewide burden on schools. Insurance pools did not have the need to provide coverage related to Organic Pathogens until now.

Member Alert – Power Outages

Member Alert – Power Outages

Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage is when the electrical power goes out unexpectedly. A power outage may: Disrupt communications, water, and transportation. Close retail businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, ATMs, banks, and other services. Cause food spoilage and water contamination. Prevent use of medical devices.

Member Alert – AB 1227: Human Trafficking

Member Alert – AB 1227: Human Trafficking

AB 1227 requires school districts to include labor and sexual human trafficking prevention education in grades seven through twelve as part of comprehensive sexual health education and requires human trafficking awareness training for school district staff.

Member Alert – Airbnbs

Member Alert – Airbnbs

Despite the growing popularity, Airbnbs are not regulated lodging, they are private properties listed by the property owner and have proven to have a number of safety and liability concerns.

Member Alert – Fireworks

Member Alert – Fireworks

It is extremely important that the district assess this risk to be certain a fireworks display is in its best interest, as no coverage under any circumstances would be afforded by SISC.

Member Alert – Animals Housed On Campus

Member Alert – Animals Housed On Campus

Although housing animals in classrooms is popular, care should be taken in the selection of such animals as well
as the ongoing maintenance and handling.
Some animals are not appropriate choices to house on campus because of the potential risk of injury and/or disease
transmission.