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Workshops

Young, Minney & Corr is committed to building a framework of knowledge within the charter school community. Toward this goal, we host a number of informative workshops throughout the year focusing on various aspects of charter school development and law. Some of the workshops we present include subject matters in charter development, Proposition 39 Facilities, board governance, conflicts of interest, special education, independent study, personnel and student issues among others. If there is a subject matter of a workshop you would like to see, please e-mail info@mycharterlaw.com and tell us about it.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Complying with Critical Public Transparency Laws

Calling all board members!

YM&C is offering a two-hour evening training for charter school board members and administrators to ensure compliance with critical public transparency laws in light of significant changes made by SB 126. This workshop is crucial to avoiding legal liability, threats of revocation and non-renewal, audits, and in some cases criminal investigations. The training will include real-life examples of common pitfalls that charter school board members and administrators face, and our speakers will share pragmatic guidance and best practices. For event information and registration, click here.

PAST WORKSHOPS

BROWN ACT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS

Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Laws

Calling all board members!

Join YM&C for a two-hour evening training for charter school board members and administrators to ensure compliance with critical public transparency laws in light of significant changes made by SB 126. For event information and registration, click here.

S.F. BAY AREA Tuesday, December 10

INLAND EMPIRE Wednesday, December 11

CRITICAL CHARTER SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND STUDENT SERVICES WORKSHOPS

Critical Charter School Personnel and Student Services Workshops

Get fully prepared for the start of the school year!

Join YM&C for two intensive workshops featuring real-life scenarios and solutions to challenging charter school employment and student services issues. For more event information, click here.

SACRAMENTO October 2 & 3

LOS ANGELES AREA October 10 & 11

SAN DIEGO October 21 & 22

SF BAY AREA November 15

CHARTING WATERS: UNDERSTANDING THE RISING ISSUES AFFECTING CHARTER SCHOOLS

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Charting Waters: Understanding the Rising Issues Affecting Charter Schools

Young, Minney & Corr, LLP invites you to an insightful, interactive, and actionable dialogue with a panel of experts focusing on key issues facing charter schools today. Partner/Attorney Sarah J. Kollman will present Top Legal Issues Facing Charter Schools in 2019 at this free seminar sponsored by Gallagher. For more information, click here.

LONG BEACH Tuesday, October 22, 2019

OAKLAND Tuesday, October 29, 2019

2019 CHARTER LEADERSHIP FORUM

2019 Charter Leadership Forum

With springtime comes new opportunities, and Young, Minney & Corr, LLP (YM&C) and EdTec are partnering to bring you the latest fiscal, operational, legal, and political updates, along with expert advice, to help your charter school thrive in these challenging and uncertain times. All charter developers and operators are invited to attend this annual educational and networking event, which promises to deliver critical information and practical takeaways. For more information and to register for these workshops, click here.

SF BAY AREA Tuesday, April 30, 2019

SACRAMENTO Wednesday, May 1, 2019

SAN DIEGO Thursday, May 9, 2019

LOS ANGELES Friday, May 10, 2019

EVENING WORKSHOP SERIES: BROWN ACT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS

2019 Evening Workshop Series: Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Laws

Protect Your Board and Administrators: Essential Steps to Comply with New Attorney General Opinion

The California Attorney General issued an opinion on December 26 indicating that charter schools and their boards must comply with California conflict of interest laws, open meeting laws, and the Public Records Act.

YMC is offering a two-hour evening training for charter school board members and administrators to ensure compliance with these critical public transparency laws. This workshop is critical to avoiding legal liability, threats of revocation and non-renewal, audits, and in some cases criminal investigations.

The training will include real-life examples of common pitfalls that charter school board members and administrators face, and our speakers will share pragmatic guidance and best practices. For more information and to register for these workshops, click here.

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SAN DIEGO Tuesday, February 26, 2019

LOS ANGELES AREA Wednesday, February 27, 2019

SAN JOSE Tuesday, March 5, 2019

RICHMOND Tuesday, March 5, 2019

SACRAMENTO Wednesday, March 6, 2019

EUREKA Monday, March 18, 2019

2019 CHARTER SCHOOL CRITICAL ISSUES SYMPOSIUM

Start the New Year Right at the 2019 Charter School Critical Issues Symposium

Young, Minney & Corr, LLP and CSMC (Charter School Management Corporation) are teaming up to present critical fiscal and legal topics that will impact your school in 2019. Charter school developers and operators are invited to hear about recent court decisions relating to charter schools, new laws impacting charter schools effective January 1, 2019, the best operational and fiscal steps to take to prepare for our challenging political times, and an analysis of the new governor’s initial budget proposal. Prepare your school to thrive in the new political environment, ask questions of the experts, and connect with other charter school leaders at the January symposium. For more information and to register for these symposiums click here.

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SAN DIEGO Tuesday, January 22, 2019

LOS ANGELES AREA Wednesday, January 23, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Tuesday, January 29, 2019

SACRAMENTO Wednesday, January 30, 2019

YM&C AND CCSA FALL 2018 GOVERNANCE ACADEMIES

Register now, as space is limited!

These free intensive workshops will help schools develop legally compliant governing board policies and procedures, and establish clear roles and responsibilities. Board members will gain expertise in key areas so their schools can avoid potential problems. For more information, click here.

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DATES & LOCATIONS:

BAY AREA
Tuesday, October 16
5:30 – 8:45pm
Alameda County Office of Education
313 W. Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
REGISTER

SACRAMENTO
Thursday, October 18
10:00am – 2:00pm
CCSA Sacramento – Conference Room
1107 9th Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814
REGISTER

BROWN ACT & CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS

Calling All Board Members!

YM&C is offering a two-hour training in the evening for charter school board members and administrators to ensure compliance with critical public transparency laws, such as the Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and other conflict of interest laws. This preventive workshop is critical to avoiding legal liability, threats of revocation and non-renewal, and in some cases, criminal investigations. The training will include real-life examples of common pitfalls that charter school board members and administrators face, and the speakers will provide pragmatic guidance, including best practices. For more information, click here.

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SAN DIEGO
The workshop on Tuesday, October 2 has been postponed until February 2019.

LOS ANGELES
Wednesday, October 3
Equitas Academy Elementary Charter School
1700 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

TIME:
6:00 – 6:30pm
Networking & Dinner*
6:30 – 8:30pm Workshop
*Pizza and salad will be provided.

COST:
Individual Rate: $50  |  Group Rate: $40
(Per person for 5 or more)

PROP. 39 WORKSHOP

Prop. 39 Workshops for CCSA Members!

With the start of this year’s Prop. 39 cycle on October 1, charter schools are preparing to face the challenge of finding suitable, affordable facilities. This can be a daunting process for many school administrators. Attorneys Sarah Kollman of Young, Minney & Corr, LLP and Phillipa Altmann of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) will be speaking in the Bay Area and Los Angeles next week so register now! These free workshops will help CCSA member schools prepare for the successful submission of Prop. 39 facilities requests. Registration is open to CCSA members only.

OAKLAND
Monday, October 1
12:00 – 2:00pm (lunch provided)
CCSA Oakland Office
434 14th Street, Suite 310, Oakland, CA 94612

LOS ANGELES
Tuesday, October 2
9:00am – 12:00pm
Sean Jernigan, LAUSD Prop. 39 representative, will be present from 9:00 to 10:00am to answer questions.

CCSA Los Angeles Office
Conference Room, 12th Floor
250 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

CRITICAL ISSUES CHARTER SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM

You Have Questions, We Have Answers.

YM&C and EdTec have partnered to provide symposiums in both Northern and Southern California covering a multitude of fiscal, operational, and legal issues for charter school developers and operators. For more information, click here.

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SACRAMENTO Wednesday, May 16th Hilton Sacramento Arden West 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento

LOS ANGELES Wednesday, May 23rd Hilton Woodland Hills / Los Angeles 6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm Cost: $250 (includes lunch)

CRITICAL ISSUES CHARTER SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM

Kick off the New Year Right!

Attend the Critical Issues Charter Symposium for a Fiscal and New Laws Update for 2018

YM&C and CSMC have partnered to provide a Critical Issues Charter School Symposium covering a multitude of fiscal and legal issues for charter school developers and operators, including a not-to-miss fiscal and new laws update for 2018. Register today before space runs out! Symposium topics will be announced soon. For more information, click here.

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SF BAY AREA Monday, January 22, 2018

SAN DIEGO Tuesday, January 23, 2018

LOS ANGELES Wednesday, January 24, 2018

SACRAMENTO Thursday, January 25, 2018

BROWN ACT & CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS

Calling All Charter School Board Members!

YM&C is offering a free two-hour training in the evening for charter school board members and administrators to ensure compliance with critical public transparency laws, such as the Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and other conflict of interest laws. This preventive workshop is critical to avoiding legal liability, threats of revocation/non-renewal, and in some cases, criminal investigations.

The training will include real-life examples of common pitfalls that charter school board members and administrators face, and the speakers will provide pragmatic guidance, including best practices, and updates related to new legislation. click here.

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SAN DIEGO October 10th

LOS ANGELES October 11th

SACRAMENTO (RSVP by Sept. 15) October 19th

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HOURS: 6:00pm – 8:30pm Pizza and salad provided at this event.

CRITICAL CHARTER SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND STUDENT SERVICES

Critical Charter School Personnel and Student Services Workshops

Two full-day workshops are designed to maximize your effectiveness and minimize legal liability. These workshops address key common areas of charter school liability, and provide tips for minimizing this liability. The workshops will also utilize hypothetical examples to present practical solutions that can help you avoid costly mistakes. Sample forms related to critical areas of discussion will also be provided. For more information, click here.

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PERSONNEL SESSION $395 STUDENT SERVICES SESSION $395 BOTH SESSIONS $495

HOURS: 9:30am – 3:30pm There will be a 1hr lunch break both days. Lunch is not provided.

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SF BAY AREA (RSVP by Sept. 8) Sept. 11 – Student Services Sept. 12 – Personnel The Claremont Hotel, Berkeley

LOS ANGELES (RSVP by Sept. 12) Sept. 14 – Student Services Sept. 15 – Personnel Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles

SACRAMENTO (RSVP by Sept. 15) Sept. 18 – Student Services Sept. 19 – Personnel The Citizen Hotel

SAN DIEGO (RSVP by Sept. 18) Sept. 21 – Student Services Sept. 22 – Personnel Hilton Mission Valley

CRITICAL ISSUES CHARTER SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM

Critical Issues Charter School Symposium

YM&C and CSMC have partnered to provide a free, full-day Critical Issues Charter School Symposium covering a multitude of fiscal and legal issues for charter school developers and operators. Symposium sessions will be approximately 45 minutes. For more information, click here.

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SF BAY AREA Monday, January 23, 2017

SACRAMENTO Tuesday, January 24, 2017

SAN DIEGO Thursday, January 26, 2017

LOS ANGELES Friday, January 27, 2017

CHARTER LEADERSHIP FORUM

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Charter Leadership Forum

YM&C, EdTec, and SchoolMint have partnered to provide a FREE, full-day symposium covering a multitude of fiscal, operational, and legal issues for charter school developers and operators. Space is limited so register early for these events! For more information, click here.

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SACRAMENTO Monday, October 17th Sacramento Charter High School

OAKLAND Tuesday, October 18th Cal State East Bay Oakland Campus

LOS ANGELES Thursday, October 20th Johnson’s Auditorium at Children’s Bureau

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HOURS: 10am – 3pm

Annual Conferences

 

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We participate in a number of charter related conferences throughout the calendar year.
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