The Association of California School Administrators Professional Standards Assistance program has provided nearly a million dollars to assist members with job-related concerns. We seek to ensure that ACSA members are afforded substantive due process rights as set forth in state law, board policies, and contracts of employment.
Know Your Rights
Ask yourself the following questions. If any of your answers are yes, chances are you could use ACSA’s help!
- Have my due process rights been violated?
- Does this problem/situation pose a threat to or significantly affect my career?
- Are my employers treating my situation unfairly?
What kind of help is available?
Both individual and group consultation are provided to Regular members regarding:
- Employment contracts
- Demotion and dismissal
- Reassignment
- Administrator evaluation
- Tenure rights
- Credential problems
- Salary concerns
- Unethical behavior
- Criminal charges related to employment
- Defamation allegations
- Grievance procedures
- Legal rights
- Board policy concerns
Facing a legal challenge?
We’ve got you covered! If necessary our Advocates will authorize two hours of direct legal assistance with one of ACSA’s panel attorneys at no cost to you. Our lawyers are experienced in school law and can help determine if further legal action or litigation is necessary.
If that’s not enough, ACSA can provide:
- $1,000 in additional legal assistance to members based on a 60%/40% split.
- Up to $4,000 in protracted legal assistance for cases in litigation, which is also based on a 60%/40% split.
(All additional assistance provided is subject to approval.)
- In addition, all ACSA members are provided $1,000,000 free professional liability insurance in excess of your mandated district coverage.
When problems arise...
Maintain your professionalism! Do the following:
- Try to maintain composure and a sense of perspective.
- Avoid discussion of the problem with those involved when you are angry or upset.
- Don’t put anything in writing until you have sought advice.
- Don’t sign any agreements.
- Don’t resign or in any way indicate you accept a termination order or a demand to resign.
- Don’t threaten your adversary or attempt a fight through public pressure or the press.
- Keep the matter as private as possible.
- Contact ACSA for assistance as soon as possible and if legal assistance is necessary, contact ACSA before you engage an attorney.