Board Policy Shortens Time To File Claims Against the District

AGENDA ITEM #38 SECOND READING - BOARD POLICY 3320, CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST THE DISTRICT

Board Agenda at page 1,394

First Reading was March 14, 2018 Agenda Item #26

Board Agenda at page 721

Board Audio at 4:31:52

Government Code Section 905

Government Code Section 911.2

Proposed New Board Policy 3320 Claims and Actions Against the District.
CUSD is shortening the time to file a Claim or Action Against the School District from 3 years to:

1. 6 months for Claims for money or damages relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to person, personal property, or growing crops shall be presented to the Board not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action. (Government Code sections 905, 911.2)
2. 1 Year for Claims for money or damages as authorized in Government Code section 905 and not included in paragraph 1
3. Year for Claims for money or damages specifically excepted from Government Code section 905, including but not limited to claims by public employees for fees, salaries, wages, mileage, or other expenses and allowances.

All Trustees have to be present to Pass Board Policy on a FIRST READING so this is being brought back to the Board for approval.