CSBA CEO & Executive Director Vernon M. Billy commends gubernatorial veto of AB 2088

CSBA CEO & Executive Director Vernon M. Billy commends gubernatorial veto of AB 2088<_sc3a_dot _xmlns3a_sc="http://www.sitecore.net/sc">

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2024) - "We applaud Gov. Gavin Newsom for defending the interests of California students by vetoing AB 2088 so local educational agencies can continue to select the best possible candidates for vacant classified positions. AB 2088 would have forced schools to bypass any external applicants and offer existing employees the right of first refusal for new classified vacancies - without regard to fitness for the position or past job performance," said CSBA CEO & Executive Director Vernon M. Billy. "The Governor rightly decided this legislation would harm students by denying school districts and county offices of education the ability to hire the right classified staff. A school district or county office of education's authority to hire candidates who meet the needs of their students and that of their community is sacred. Schools are first and foremost institutions of education and while it makes sense to promote existing employees into vacant positions when qualified, that goal should not take precedence over the needs of students. CSBA thanks the Governor for reaffirming the primary role of our public schools and advocating for California students."