Community College Update

A vital resource for community college clients, School Services of California Inc.'s Community College Update delivers timely and useful information on fiscal and policy issues. The Community College Update features in-depth articles on topics such as the State Budget, Proposition 98 allocations, capital outlay, Lottery estimates, bonds, student fee questions, and much more. The Community College Update contains summaries and analyses of all major legislation that has an impact on community colleges.

Volume 19 No. 6
  • By the Way . . . Benita Haley Reappointed to the Board of Governor
  • Concurrent Enrollment In High School and Community Colleges Still and Issue for the Legislature
  • Board of Governors Takes Action on “Unspent Growth Funds” and “75/25” Faculty Obligations
  • No Infrastructure Bond on June Ballot
  • Possible Compromise Reached on Equalization Allocation
  • UCLA Forecasters Predict Slow But Continued Growth
  • By the Way . . . Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Chief Appointed as Special Trustee at Compton Community College
  • Ask SSC . . . What Are Some Guidelines Used to Determine Whether Reserve Dollars are Ongoing or One Time?
  • California’s Economy Continues to Expand
  • Bills Introduced to Address Liabilities for Retiree Health Benefits
  • Legislative Analyst’s Chief Economist Says Oil and Housing Pose Risks to State Economy
  • No on Proposition 82 Campaign Says Measure Would Reduce State Revenues and Proposition 98 by Billions
Volume 19 No. 3
  • Westly Proposes Free Tuition Program at Community Colleges
  • Legislature Reviews Governor’s Bond Proposals
  • Legislative Update - 2/3/06
  • By the Way . . . Two STRS Nominees Moving Forward
  • By the Way . . . Proposition Numbers Announced
  • Ask SSC . . . Is There a Required Reserve Level for a Liability Internal Service Fund?
  • Ask SSC . . . Is the $1.67 Billion Augmentation Above and Beyond the COLA or the Proposition 98 Guarantee?
  • 2005-06 First Quarter Lottery Apportionment Certified
  • OPEB Bonds May Help Certain Districts with Postemployment Benefits Obligation
  • The Governor’s Budget Proposal—Back to the Roller Coaster?
Volume 19 No. 2
  • By the Way . . . Bid Limit Raised
  • A Review of the State’s Transfer Process
  • Vote of “No Confidence” Legislation Amended
  • Which Bond Proposal Is Best for Community Colleges?
  • Overview of the Proposed Community College Budget for 2006-07
  • Ask SSC . . . Can a Purchase Order Be Cancelled After a Reasonable Amount of Time?
  • Superintendent O’Connell Announces No CAHSEE Alternatives, Recommends Other Options
  • LAO Analysis and Elizabeth Hill’s Press Conference
  • Thoughts about the 2006 Governor’s Budget