Declaring a Financial Emergency

Section 35 of SB1418 declared a statewide financial emergency for all school districts.  This declaration allows trustees to negotiate with their local education associations to possibly lower the salaries and benefits of its employees to manage the emergency.

Resources

Please click on the links below for additional information

Powerpoint PDF

Sample of an Exigency Clause

Sample of a Declaration of Financial Emergency Resolution

Keep Us Informed

The ISBA would like to know if you utilized the statewide financial emergency or if you chose to opt out.  We are also interested to know if you were able to negotiate a settlement or if you imposed your last best offer.  We would appreciate it if you would contact us with any updates.   

Contact

The ISBA is here to help.  If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Jessica Harrison at the ISBA Office.

Toll-Free Phone:  (866) 799-4722

Local Phone:  (208) 854-1476

Email:  Jessica(at)idsba.org