News Archives - California Schools JPA

California Schools JPA names Javier Gonzales as Chief Executive Officer

California Schools JPA names Javier Gonzales as Chief Executive Officer Gonzales brings 15 years of experience as organization’s chief financial officer to the position SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2020) California Schools JPA, a non-profit organization serving over 60 school districts in the Southern California region, has named Javier Gonzales as the new chief executive… Continue Reading California Schools JPA names Javier Gonzales as Chief Executive Officer

California Schools JPA providing free virtual workshops, in response to COVID-19 crisis

California Schools JPA providing free virtual workshops, in response to covid-19 crisis May is Mental Health Awareness Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN BERNADINO (May 1, 2020) As the uncertainty and fear of the COVID-19 crisis continues, Mental Health Awareness Month in May takes on an added importance this year. In response, California Schools JPA is… Continue Reading California Schools JPA providing free virtual workshops, in response to COVID-19 crisis

Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources

Due to the frequency of new information, this page is updated daily. School leaders across California are working to keep their students safe and healthy as the coronavirus (COVID-19) affects their communities. Our aim is to be prepared, but do not panic. The virus is still spreading throughout numerous countries, and you can track the… Continue Reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources

American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month February is American Heart Month—the perfect time to learn information that could save your life or the lives of family, friends or coworkers. Members call California Schools JPA the “JPA With Heart,” and we’re joining organizations around the country to share resources that may help you recognize the signs and… Continue Reading American Heart Month

Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day

Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day (GO TO OUR MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PAGE) California Schools JPA joins in recognizing World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 and is committed to helping its members better understand mental health and fight stigmas that prevent people who are struggling with their mental health from seeking the help they… Continue Reading Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day

“Play FORE! Kindness in Schools” Fundraising Golf Tournament to be held Oct. 21, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Play FORE! Kindness in Schools” Fundraising Golf Tournament to be held Oct. 21, 2019 Bullying prevention efforts in local schools is focus of 13th Annual Tournament hosted by California Schools JPA RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2019) – California Schools JPA hosts its 13th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament “Play FORE! Kindness in… Continue Reading “Play FORE! Kindness in Schools” Fundraising Golf Tournament to be held Oct. 21, 2019

Dr. Karla Rhay, CEO of California Schools JPA, receives statewide award for leadership in public education

Association of California School Administrators Classified Leader of the Year Award 2019 to be presented Nov. 8. “I have been leading the California Schools JPA for more than 14 years and am proud of the work that I am able to do on behalf of our membership.” Dr. Rhay SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2019)… Continue Reading Dr. Karla Rhay, CEO of California Schools JPA, receives statewide award for leadership in public education

September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

In our continuing efforts to raise awareness about mental health issues plaguing our society, we wanted to re-visit the topic of suicide, depression, and self-harm that we discussed earlier this year (see Suicide, Depression, and self-harm). Previously, we had focused on monitoring your own health, but this month, our focus is on the mental health of… Continue Reading September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

MAY IS Mental Health Month

Defining Positive Mental Health May is National Mental Health Month and we all know that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being. This month we want to focus on positive mental health. When we describe positive mental health, we are talking about more than the absence of a mental health condition; in… Continue Reading MAY IS Mental Health Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child abuse can cause lasting impact on the individual and even society. The costs due to new child maltreatment cases in a single year (with over 700,000 documented victims of child abuse last year) is estimated to be over $124 billion in the United States alone. As you know, all children deserve good childhoods and… Continue Reading April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month