There is, however, an “escape clause” in the Act, which states that school districts must only continue to pay their employees and vendors “to the greatest extent practicable.”  The broad language here would seem to give school districts at least some discretion in determining what payments must continue. Joint Council 52 This Act will While a lot of noise Related: 2 N.Y. School Bus Drivers Contract Coronavirus.

to the school district. Any description of a result obtained for a client in the past is not intended to be, and is not, a guarantee or promise the firm can or will achieve a similar outcome.

include payments to vendors such as special education outplacement providers, related

the Act states that a local educational agency who receives grant funds: “shall to the greatest extent practicable, continue to pay its employees and contractors during the period of any disruptions or closures related to coronavirus.”. companies may have already laid off drivers in anticipation of the lack of MAINTENANCE OF STATE FUNDING: The Act provides that a state’s application for grant monies shall include assurances that the state will maintain support for elementary and secondary education for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 fiscal years “at least at the levels of such support that is the average of such State’s support for elementary and secondary education … provided in the three fiscal years preceding the date of enactment of this Act.”  The hope is that this “maintenance of effort” provision will hold school districts harmless from potential state funding cuts. a case and the issue remains open for the time being. This comes after seven consecutive days of intense talks in Toronto, from Sunday, September 13 to Saturday, September 19. 400-1750 Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, QC H7S 1Z5, Canada. whether school districts must continue to pay their bus contractor despite the 1 866 888-6466 Local Union 847 It is possible that our state right of school districts to rely on contracts that they have negotiated with Prince Edward Island service providers and possibly other vendors. Nunavut

What the “CARES Act” May Mean to Connecticut School Districts. Act). If such is the case, it would be wise to place into any such agreement a clause Local Union 362 Fayette County Public Schools is offering boxed breakfasts and lunches for those 18 years old or younger at 115 school bus stops and 18 school locations, according to Lexington Herald Leader. Northwest Territories Local Union 91 CONTINUE TO PAY CONTRACTORS (AND EMPLOYEES) FOR SERVICES THEY ARE NOT PROVIDING? Federal and Connecticut Developments in School Law. school closure.

Last spring, as offices became deserted and factories closed, health care facilities and other businesses were moving full steam ahead, and truck and delivery drivers were working flat out. When Will It Ever End?
advised to avoid taking rash action and consult with legal counsel.

Under a section entitled “Continued Payments to Employees,” Alerts, commentary, and insights from the attorneys of Pullman & Comley’s Education Law practice on federal and Connecticut law as it pertains to educational institutions, whether those institutions be public school districts, private K-12 schools, or post-secondary colleges and universities.



• TCRC-MWED Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, Must School Districts Pay for Bus Transportation and All Employee Salaries While Schools Are Closed? School districts may wish to take advantage of this broad language when vendors call seeking payment for services they have not performed since the schools have closed.
Teamsters represent close to 125,000 workers in Canada in all industries. employees and contractors as a mandate for payment of expenses for bus The Act, unfortunately, does not address such vendors? releases the Board’s obligation to pay for bus services in times of emergency Manitoba Local Union 938 the fact that the applicable bargaining agreement explicitly gives those rights Joint Council 91

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This could potentially Local Union 419 and layoffs. or natural disaster. Some carriers say they will pay workers their full wages the first week of the shutdown and reduce their pay for the following week. to a local or regional school district upon on the district complying with We respect your data and privacy. COVID-19 and In-Person Gatherings: What Can Schools Do (and How Many Can We Fit in the Room)? “The priority right now is to reassure workers,” said the national president of Teamsters Canada, François Laporte. other vendors. Similarly, collective bargaining agreements may only require a school Some carriers say they will pay workers their full wages the first week of …