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HUMAN RESOURCES

While employees are an organization’s most valuable assets, they can also be the organization’s most significant liability. This is especially true for a non-profit charter school, due to expectations of fair treatment and the “social contract” inherent in the public benefit focus of a charter school’s mission.

Employment-related claims comprise a large segment of all claims filed against schools. The consistently high number of employment discrimination lawsuits filed annually by employees across the nation creates a very real risk for charter school employers. Our goal is to reverse the rising claim trend, enabling CharterSAFE to offer insurance programs at lower rates, so charter schools can conserve their resources for their educational mission.

In order to reduce risks, CharterSAFE strives to educate and assist our members with their employment practices. We provide training, “real time” advice and other tools to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws. CharterSAFE's unique HR advisory component supports and strengthens the value of our risk-related services, while improving CharterSAFE's member’s employment practices.

Labor Law Poster Updates

Karla Ksan, MPA SPHR PHRca SHRM-SCP

Director, Human Resources Partner


Phone & Fax: 818.394.6548

kksan@chartersafe.org

TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS

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Mandatory annually for all employees by the first day of work or as noted

  • Blood Borne Pathogens (SafeSchools)
  • Mandatory Reporting: Child Abuse & Neglect *Mandatory as of 2015 (SafeSchools)
  • Must be completed within first 6 weeks of school or hire.
  • Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention (Grades 7-12) (SafeSchools)
  • Concussion Awareness (SafeSchools) *Mandatory for all coaches including volunteers • Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace (SafeSchools)
  • Hazard Communications (Right to Know Training) (SafeSchools)

Mandatory for all Managers/Supervisors:

  • AB1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention (SafeSchools - California AB1825 Full Course)
    Must train all supervisors/managers every two years and all new supervisors within 6 months of taking supervisory position.

Best Practice and Recommended Trainings

  • Sexual Harassment Prevention - Staff-to-Staff (SafeSchools)
  • Integrated Pest Management Training (SafeSchools)

    Teachers and classroom staff who use disinfecting/antimicrobial wipes to clean desks, tables, counters, or any other surface, fall under the annual training requirement.

  • Boundary Invasion (SafeSchools)
  • FERPA - Confidentiality of Records (SafeSchools)
  • Sexual Misconduct - Staff-to-Student (SafeSchools)
  • Bullying/Violence Prevention (SafeSchools)
  • Online Safety - Cyberbullying (SafeSchools)
  • Playground Supervision (SafeSchools)
  • Reporting Assault and/or Battery School Employee
  • Back Injury and Lifting - Complete (SafeSchools)
  • First Aid (SafeSchools)
  • CPR (SafeSchools)

Mandated Written Plans

SafeSchools

SafeSchools is an online resource the JPA provides to all members at no cost. If you are not using this resource, please contact us so we can get you set up. Here you will find a complete list of SafeSchools offerings.