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Los Gatos‑Saratoga board approves application to seek waiver under Education Code 41372
Summary
The board voted unanimously to authorize staff to file an application for an exemption (CEA waiver) from Education Code section 41372 after a detailed staff presentation comparing local teacher compensation and student-facing services.
The Los Gatos‑Saratoga Union High School District Board of Trustees on Aug. 28 voted 5‑0 to authorize district staff to submit an application for an exemption under Education Code section 41372 (a CEA waiver) covering the 2024‑25 accounting period.
District staff presented a detailed analysis showing the district fell short of the statutory ratio as defined by the code but argued the calculation omits substantial student-facing services. Patrick (district staff) told the board the waiver application is based on the district’s Cost of Education Average (CEA) form attached to the estimated actuals approved in June and urged the board to allow staff to submit the application by the statutory deadline.
Patrick said the…
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