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2013-14 Schedule of Events
2013 - 2014 Save the Date Flyer 28th Annual New Superintendents' Symposium July 16 - 17, 2013 Lions Gate Hotel 3410 Westover Street McClellan, CA 95652 $84.00 per room per night (916) 643-6222 or click here to reserve your room! Associates: 2013 New Superintendents' Symposium Exhibitor's Form - Fill-able District/COE: 2013 New Superintendents' Symposium . . . read more
Justin Cunningham – Superintendent of the Year
By Kevin Ogden, Superintendent, Julian Union Elementary School District Justin Cunningham, the 2013 SSDA Charlie Binderup award winner, has deep roots in small school districts, beginning in 1980, when Justin taught, coached and eventually served as principal/superintendent in the South Forks School District. . . . read more
SSDA WEBINAR SERIES
“Small School District Budgeting Beyond 2012-13” trilogy These webinars will be offered during April, May and June 2013. The first webinar will be a sneak preview of what could be contained in the Governor’s May Revision. The second webinar will be on the May Revision, and the final June webinar will be on the . . . read more
Current Highlights
Contact the Legislative Advocate, David Walrath
You may wish to contact the SSDA Legislative Advocate, David Walrath, directly using the form below. For Dave's FAQ's click here . Contact Us Your Name: Your E-mail Address: Your Phone Number: Your District/Organization Name: Your Question/Message/Comments: . . . read more
The Small School Districts' Association
A Historical Review
With the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978, the determination of school district revenues shifted from local jurisdictions to the State. From 1979 to 1982 school districts became more involved in the state legislative process. During those years, the larger school districts fared better in areas of both personnel and . . . read more
Our Work
The SSDA’s work is simple: obtain great support services and favorable legislation for our small school district members and associates. Our job is to help simplify the work that small school district boards of education and superintendents must do to produce stellar results for their students and their staff. Since most small . . . read more