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2025-1024 Maintenance & Facilities Roundtable
2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Join ASCIP and Maintenance & Facilities professionals to explore tribology—the study of friction—and its role in slips, trips, and falls.
This interactive session will help you understand the science behind these incidents and how to reduce one of the most common types of injuries in schools and community colleges. Explore practical fixes like grinding/resurfacing uneven transitions, and review what to do immediately after a fall to minimize claim exposure.
Join us in person or via Zoom. Register today.
✅ Why Attend?
· Learn the science of friction and floor safety
· Gain practical tools to prevent costly accidents
· Network with peers in Maintenance & Operations
Guests:
Safety National – Steven Simon, Sr Risk Manager
Floor Safety Movement – John Kovacs
Precision Concrete Cutting – Ron Durna (Safe Sidewalks)

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2025-1024

Investigation, Correction or Termination?
2025-10-29 13:30 - 15:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
This in-person workshop prepares school leaders to confidently respond to reports of professional boundary violations in line with AB 1913 requirements and best practices. Through real-world scenarios, participants will learn when to investigate, correct, or terminate, while upholding due process and student safety. Led by Dr. Diane Perez, renowned HR expert with extensive breadth of experience dealing with cases around childhood sexual assault, participants will benefit from dynamic, yet practical guidance to ensure informed, accountable action in today’s educational.
Target Audience: School Administrators, Human Resources, Cabinet Representatives, Educational Services
Location: ASCIP Training Room (12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703)
Presenters: Diane Perez Ed.D., Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources – Walnut Valley Unified School District & Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2025-1023

Emergency Preparedness and Planning – Comprehensive School Safety Plans
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM Event
Each year, California schools are required to review, update, and adopt Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSPs) that address emergency preparedness, crisis response, and school climate. This 90-minute webinar provides administrators, safety coordinators, and school site teams with the tools and knowledge to ensure their plans meet California Education Code (EC 32280–32289) requirements and reflect current best practices for school safety.

RSVP Link: Back to School, Ready for Anything: Strengthening Comprehensive School Safety Plans and Emergency Preparedness

NASDTEC Workshop: Learn About the Nationwide Database for Safe Clearance of Credentialed Employees
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The NASDTEC Educator Identification Clearinghouse is the collection point of discipline actions for credentialed professionals nationwide. The Clearinghouse maintains a database of all disciplinary actions reported by districts which will be available to all participating ASCIP members.
ASCIP and NASDTEC staff will provide an overview of the clearinghouse as well as detailed instructions on how to utilize the online platform. The nationwide Clearinghouse reports employment and addresses discrepancies and other concerning red flags that may require further review or clarification. NASDTEC increases the safety of students from childhood sexual assault since it expands the clearance process to identify certificated candidates who may have a history of unsafe behaviors. NASDTEC is a simple, yet powerful tool to ensure safe on boarding practices.
Target Audience: Human Resources Personnel
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP & Lee Ann Truman, Support Services Coordinator, NASDTEC
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2025-1104

Executive Committee
2025-11-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Location: ASCIP Office (Kiva Board Room), 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703

HR Roundtable - Training Your New Supervisors: 13 Practical Lessons for Turning New Managers into Effective Leaders
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Being promoted to Supervisor is a big accomplishment and worthy of celebration. With the new promotion comes new responsibilities, including supervision of personnel, discipline, guidance, and much more. Being an effective leader is a learned skill and is doable. Come learn 13 practical lessons for new managers to become effective leaders.

RSVP Link: www.ascip.org/2025-1113

Crossing the Line: Athletics and Professional Boundaries
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Understanding professional boundaries is crucial in today’s high-stakes athletics environment. Our Professional Boundary Awareness training equips Athletic Directors and Coaches with essential tools to navigate complex staff-student relationships, protect students from potential abuse, and prevent legal risks from adult sexual misconduct. This program provides strategies for creating safe environments where student-athletes can excel without fear, covering boundary definitions, ethical considerations, and effective communication methods. It also ensures compliance with Board policies and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and reporting violations. By investing in this proactive training, you foster a culture of respect, professionalism, and athletic excellence while safeguarding careers and preventing childhood sexual assault. Act now to secure the future of your students, staff, and district.
Target Audience: Athletic Directors, Coaches, Supervisors of Athletics, School Administrators, Human Resources
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP & Kurt Davies, Athletic Director, Walnut Valley USD
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2025-1118

Claims & Coverage Committee
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States

Finance Committee
2025-12-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Location: ASCIP Training Room, 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, 90703

Maintaining Compliance
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM Event
California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) program requires schools and districts that handle hazardous materials to maintain accurate inventories, ensure safe storage, and prepare for emergency response. This 90-minute webinar provides essential guidance for school facility managers, EH&S coordinators, science department leads, and administrators on maintaining compliance with local Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs) and state regulations.

RSVP Link: Hazardous Materials Business Plans, Chemical Inventories, and Safe Storage for California Schools

SB 390 Campus Security and Police Training Refresher
2025-12-17 08:00 - 12:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
All campus security officers and guards employed by a school district, a charter school, a county office of education, or a community college district are invited to this refresher course. You will review all the key points of the three-day training, and discuss any updates to the training mandate. This course will not replace the 3-day mandated SB 390 24 course. Training will be conducted by Paul Bunnell.

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2025-1217

Protecting Students from Sexual Abuse from Electronic Communication AI, and Deepfakes
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The landscape around electronic communication (including texting, email, and social media) continues to rapidly evolve. The technology driving AI and deepfakes is moving quickly, while strong legal protections and policies struggle to keep up. Within this framework, schools are continually facing challenges surrounding appropriate and ethical use of electronic communications and AI. Questions abound on how/when to use electronic communications with students, how to talk to them about AI, what policies schools should consider adopting to protect themselves and their students and how to even recognize the difference between AI/deepfakes and real content. In this webinar, we will address what policies schools should consider adopting to protect themselves and their students, and how to even recognize the difference between AI/deepfakes and real content. webinar, we will address these complex questions and discuss how to keep the conversation going as this technology continues to evolve.

Target Audience: School Administrators, Human Resources, Cabinet Representatives, Educational Services, Student Support Services
Presenters: Amber McKeen MSW, MPH, Senior Risk Consultant, Praesidium &
Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0113

Contracts Review Training Series: Protecting Your District with a Risk Management Lens
2026-01-22 11:30 - 12:30 | ZOOM Event
This training series is designed specifically for school district staff who review, manage, or oversee contracts with third-party providers, including vendors, contractors, and consultants. Each session will provide practical guidance on how to identify and manage contractual risks before agreements are signed. Participants will learn how to evaluate the scope of work to ensure it aligns with district needs and expectations, understand the impact of indemnity and insurance provisions, and assess limitation of liability clauses that could shift risk to the district. This training will highlight common red flags and provide tools to help you further protect your district from liability. Whether you’re in administration, business services, or purchasing, this series will help you approach contracts with confidence and a strong risk management mindset.
Presenters: Reshan Cooray, General Manager at ASCIP
To register, please click the link.
Registration Link

SB 848: Where to Begin: SSPs and New CSA Prevention Mandates
2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:15 | Webinar
SB 848 sets new statewide standards to prevent childhood sexual abuse and professional boundary violations in K–12 schools. This hands-on workshop equips school leaders to meet the law’s requirements efficiently and effectively with newly developed resources from the ASCIP CAARE Program. Participants will be guided through key components of the legislation, including school safety plan updates, boundary policies (due by July 1, 2026), student instruction (beginning July 1, 2027), staff training, incident response, and safer hiring practices. Attendees will leave with clear guidance, real-world examples, and ready-to-use templates to streamline compliance and build a stronger culture of safety.
(Two Options) 10:00 am – 11:15 AM or 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Target Audience: School Administrators, Human Resources, Cabinet Representatives, Educational Services, Student Support Services
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0205

HR Roundtable - 2026 Legal Update
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
It’s time for our annual Legal Update for 2026! Come learn about new cases decided by our courts and learn practical ways to implement new laws in the workplace.

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-0210

CANCELLED: Health Benefits Committee
2026-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States

Emergency Preparedness and Planning – Comprehensive School Safety Plans
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM Event
A well-written Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) is only effective if it’s regularly tested, practiced, and understood by staff and students. This 90-minute webinar focuses on putting your emergency plans into action through drills, tabletop exercises, and staff training that meet the intent of California Education Code (EC 32280–32289) and best practices in emergency management.

RSVP Link: From Plans to Practice – Effective Testing and Training for Comprehensive School Safety in California Schools

Risk Control Committee
2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States

2026 Annual Membership Meeting
2026-03-06 08:00 - 14:30 | Sheraton – Cerritos, 12725 Center Court Dr., Cerritos, 90703
Location: Sheraton Cerritos Hotel

SB 848: Where to Begin: SSPs and New CSA Prevention Mandates
2026-03-10 | Webinar
SB 848 sets new statewide standards to prevent childhood sexual abuse and professional boundary violations in K–12 schools. This hands-on workshop equips school leaders to meet the law’s requirements efficiently and effectively with newly developed resources from the ASCIP CAARE Program. Participants will be guided through key components of the legislation, including school safety plan updates, boundary policies (due by July 1, 2026), student instruction (beginning July 1, 2027), staff training, incident response, and safer hiring practices. Attendees will leave with clear guidance, real-world examples, and ready-to-use templates to streamline compliance and build a stronger culture of safety.
Two Options: 9:00 am – 10:15 AM Or 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Target Audience: School Administrators, Human Resources, Cabinet Representatives, Educational Services, Student Support Services
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0310

Pesticide Handler Safety Training
2026-03-11 08:30 - 13:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
For pesticide handlers, this training meets the CA Department of Agriculture requirements. CE credits are available. Class size is limited to 50.

Niree Sarkissian, Pesticide Trainer from the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Division, will be conducting the Pesticide Handler Training session. Participants will be trained in the proper handling, storage, and use of common pesticides as related to use at school campuses. For pesticide handlers, this training meets the CA Department of Agriculture requirements. CE credits are available.

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-03-11

HR Roundtable - Leaves
2026-03-17 11:30 - 13:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Chronic absenteeism is a common occurrence in the workplace. What makes it more frustrating is learning and identifying the difference between leaves by law, and simple absenteeism issues. Learn about the leaves that apply to school districts and how to properly track and manage employees’ leave.

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-0317

When Cal/OSHA Knocks - Insights and advice on how to stay on the good side of Cal/OSHA
2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Attend in person or virtually
No one wants to be on the other side of the door when Cal/OSHA knocks. Everyone benefits when you have the tools and resources to stay in compliance. Please join ASCIP along with special guest experts in the field as you learn more about maintaining a safe work environment and how to respond when Cal/OSHA comes knocking…because accidents happen.
Presenters: Gene McMenamim, Esq., Senior Counsel Ogletree Deakins
Dick Monod de Froideville, MPA, Industrial Hygienist/Safety Engineer/OSHA Consultant
Attend in person or virtually. Lunch will be served for those attending in person.
RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-0319
