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    Requesting templates for District Secretary Annual ...

    By: Jena Goodman , 21 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello All, Our District recently filled the Full Time District Secretary role and will be conducting an annual review in August 2025. On behalf of our Personnel Committee I've been asked to post a community ...

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    Climate Action Plans

    By: Michael Thomas , 22 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Have you been involved in developing a Climate Action Plan? We're just starting the journey, and we would love to leverage the work of other pioneers. The Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) ...

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    RE: Payroll & HR Providers

    By: Lisa Young , 22 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi, I've used Paychex and Paylocity for small companies - I believe they may offer benefit broker services but not 100% sure. Good luck! -Lisa ------------------------------ Lisa Young Human Resource ...

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    Human Resources

    By: Jessica Rauch , 22 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi All! I am wondering what small Special Districts do for Human Resources related tasks. Do you have a designated Human Resources staff person (FT or PT) or are tasks assigned to different staff members? ...

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    RE: Streamline and Website Accessibility

    By: Mac Clemmens , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hey Pauline, you are most welcome! It was a tricky one... thank you for bringing it to our attention. We're sending positive thoughts to you as you approach the finish line with your accessibility efforts! ...

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    RE: Streamline and Website Accessibility

    By: Pauline Costa , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Thanks, Mac. Really appreciate you jumping in and helping out! Lindsee and I couldn't quite figure out the settings problem. Thanks again! Pauline ------------------------------ Pauline Costa ...

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    RE: Streamline and Website Accessibility

    By: Mac Clemmens , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Pauline! The issue with your settings not being editable was due to not having the "Manage Site Settings" permission when your website administrator created your account. I went ahead and added ...

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    Streamline and Website Accessibility

    By: Pauline Costa , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi all, Anyone else having issues with the accessibility feature on Streamline? There are two issues we are having. 1. When we try to access our accessibility report, it shows that our settings ...

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    Payroll & HR Providers

    By: Alicia Marin , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello! We are a small district with 6 employees. Our payroll and HR is currently handled by a local company and this provides long term stability and continuity for the district which is something we ...

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