CSU Institutes Salary Cap for New Campus Presidents
California State University trustees have long argued they need the financial freedom to compete with private schools when hiring for top talent. But ever-expanding six-figure salaries have sparked criticism from students all the way up to Governor Brown. Yesterday, CSU's board bowed to the pressure -- and voted to install a salary cap.
School Districts Charging Fees Illegally, ACLU Says
Budget politics play a role in a bitter dispute over who should crack down on illegal fees in public schools. The ACLU is suing California, arguing the state is failing to quash an increasingly common practice of local districts. Both sides were back in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday.
Brown's Tax Campaign Shifts Into Higher Gear
Governor Jerry Brown received some welcome news this week about his proposal to raise taxes and earmark the money for schools: a majority of voters like it. The governor is also trying to rally a coalition of businesses behind the plan before it heads to the November ballot.