News & Events

May 14, 2020 – The attached document provides general information on preparing school district workplaces for re-opening now that Governor Ducey has determined that the Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Executive Order will expire on May 15, 2020. Additional guidance is expected to be issued by the Superintendent of […]

April 30, 2020 – On April 16, 2020, The Arizona Supreme Court published an Administrative Order (2020-67), allowing probate proceedings to progress during the COVID State of Emergency health care institution lock-downs. The order gives the administrator of an Arizona health care institution, or such other person the administrator designates, authority […]

April 20, 2020 – On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Congress passed and President Trump signed H.R. 6201, also known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which took effect on April 1, 2020, and remains in effect until December 31, 2020. The purpose of this FAQ document is to […]

April 13, 2020 – The Arizona School Risk Retention Trust issued a FAQ regarding COVID-19 school closure impacts on teacher evaluations and pay for performance plans. The purpose of the document is to provide general information in response to questions that are currently and frequently arising regarding the impact of […]

April 10, 2020 – On April 9, 2020, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed an executive order granting “immunity” from liability for front-line licensed health care workers and volunteers “providing medical services in support of the State’s public health emergency for COVID-19.” Still, the immunity only extends to acts and omissions occurring […]

April 8, 2020 – As governments and school districts adjust to working remotely, Zoom and other free video conferencing platforms have skyrocketed in popularity. Remember to maintain security and privacy protocols as you communicate with members of your community remotely. The FBI reported security flaws in Zoom that allow conferences […]

April 6, 2020 – The purpose of this communication is to provide information on reporting requirements and best practices if an employee or member of a district’s community has been diagnosed, exposed to, or has symptoms of COVID-19. View the protocols here. For more information or questions, please contact any […]

April 1, 2020 – On March 27, 2020, Governor Ducey signed House Bill 2910 into law (Ariz. Session Laws, Ch. 47 (2020), hereinafter HB 2910). The law is immediately effective. The purpose of this alert is to provide general information about these hot topics. View the FAQ here. For more information […]

April 1, 2020 – On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Congress passed and President Trump signed H.R. 6201 also known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA”), which, by its terms, takes effect not later than fifteen days after its enactment and remains in effect until December 31, 2020. The […]

March 30, 2020 – Congress has enacted legislation to provide small businesses several options for financial relief from the COVID-19 crisis. First, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been authorized to offer designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic […]