Unemployment Blues

This is a Call to Action!  Unemployment Insurance rates charged to school districts in 2021-22 will increase by 2,400% and divert over $550 million dollars meant for students to the Economic Development Department of California.  Learn how the new rates will siphon off school funding in this episode.  Follow the links below to see the potential impact on your school district and contact your legislator to take action to preserve school funding.

• Find your Legislator - Enter your Zip Code in the "Find your elected officials" box
• Sample Letter to Legislator - Halt UI Rate Increase

Guests: 
Richard De Nava, CASBO President and Assistant Superintendent of Business, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, Hemet Unified School District
Sara Bachez, CASBO Chief Governmental Relations Officer