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As if the roads weren’t dangerous enough. Here we once again barreling down that familiar highway. This is just one of those topics that won’t quit. Can a public school district in the State of California use a 15 passenger van to transport students to and from school or school related activities. The short answer [...]
CPSI’s we finally did it! We designed our way right over the dark side of the moon. We have made our playgrounds too safe….at least that is what the New York Times is reporting. If one thing that this story highlights it is that you can never make anyone happy. If we want to let [...]
Techincally, at the time of this post, the school locks for classrooms were not required to be lockable from inside the classroom, but that is all changing on July, 1, 2011. And quite frankly that’s a good thing when looking at intruders on campus, but it’s a bad thing with you think about child molesters [...]
California Title 22 Section65745 address the issue of supervision by referring it over to the CPSC Handbook Publication #325, subsection 6.4. This particular section of the handbook does not address supervision ratios, so that is still left up to your judgment. Title 22 §65745. Supervision. Operators who provide supervision shall do so in accordance with [...]
And you thought that the schools in California were dangerous? Read this and you will be surprised. 50 Most Dangerous Colleges – The Daily Beast.
Wanna know if your college is safe? College Safety Rankings – The Daily Beast.
The new California school pesticide calendar is in and wow is it cool. There are tons of great images with a lot of reminders and great information off to the side. Enjoy. Download it here. http://apps.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/10-11_calendar.pdf
CA Ed Code Section 47610 exempts generally charter schools. Read the CA Attorney General’s Opinion 96-1206 47610. A charter school shall comply with this part and all of the provisions set forth in its charter, but is otherwise exempt from the laws governing school districts, except all of the following: (a) As specified in Section [...]
No, you as a school district employee cannot legally follow a DNR order in California. Only a Medical Doctor can do so. Even though Ed Code Section 49407 allows you the parent or guardian to have the parent file a DNR or other objection to medical treatment (outside of First Aid), this is a document [...]
Every year we get this question right before Prom or Homecoming. The short answer is No. Here’s why. Breathalyzers are the target of attorney’s – your failure to calibrate the device or allow an untrained person to use it, will only end in a lawsuit. Can you afford to calibrate the devices ? Do you [...]
Here’s a resource that you may find useful if you have large venues (stadiums, arenas, etc…) for public, private and higher education entities. The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security at the University of Southern Mississippi. They also have an on-line training program called “Sports Venue Safety & Security Training“ for ushers, ticket [...]
Everyone is always asking if there are temperature requirements for this and that. Well, yes and no. Here’s what our research has found: With regard to water in schools, we find that the only requirement is found in Title 22, Div 12, Article 7 (Child Care Facility Regulations) Section 101239(e)(1) to keep hot water between [...]
I am re-posting this email blast in all its glory because I thought it could not be more appropriate for the topic. You may think pesticide means insecticide. Actually, pesticide refers to not only insecticides, but also herbicides and many other kinds of chemicals. A pesticide is any substance intended to control, destroy, repel, or [...]
If you are an California based company, then you are not required to participate in a Ride Share program, but you still must follow Rule 2202 as outlined by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Learn more about Rule 22 Rule 22 applies to all Employers with more than 250 employees. The employer is [...]
The problem with laptops when it comes to theft is that they are highly portable. The other problem is that they are stored in flimsy carts. Of all the thefts that we have investigated, we notice a trend, easy-to-pry or easy-to-steal carts. As laptops and other devices get smaller they get easier to steal. So [...]
On my drive home today, the day after our office was broken into and a computer was stolen, I had a thought – one that may not be the most popular, but one that just may help you thwart your facility from being the victim of a break and enter job. Let’s face it – [...]
If your MAC or Apple product was stolen, you can report it here. http://www.mark-up.com/stolen/ Or if you are purchasing a computer off the internet or just suspect that it may be stolen, check it here too.
Folks, there is one thing for sure and that is that the Motion Picture industry is getting worse than the IRS when it comes to seeking out those that don’t pay for licenses. I know that times are tight financially here in California, but don’t skimp on paying this measly $75 fee to show a [...]
The list has been revised. Get it here http://apps.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/school_ipm_law/prohibited_prods.pdf These prohibitions kicked in on October 1, 2010