2026 ACSA Personnel Institute: Full Schedule

9:15am PDT

DWK - Best Practices on CalSTRS/CalPERS, Employment Agreements, CBAs and Related Brown Act Issues

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:15am - 10:45am PDT

Changing laws and regulations have altered CalSTRS’ and CalPERS’ views on reportable compensation, salary schedules, and spiking. CalPERS and CalSTRS have strictly applied the law and regulations when reviewing contract language in employment agreements, collective bargaining agreements and salary schedules. This session will provide guidance on the requirements, offer tips and pointers, and provide best practices to help you avoid audit findings of misreported compensation.

Key Takeaways:
(1) More knowledge about CalSTRS and CalPERS requirements, audits and consequences for districts;
(2) Learn how to comply with such requirements in employment agreements and collective bargaining agreements; and
(3) Learn how to help the governing board comply with related Brown Act requirements.

Speakers

Ellen Wu

Attorney at Law, Dannis Woliver Kelley

Ellen C. Wu is a Shareholder in the Long Beach and San Diego offices and is Chair of the firm’s Labor, Employment and Personnel Practice Group. Ellen has over ten years of experience in the area of labor and employment law, and she represents and advises school and community college... Read More →

Jenell Van Bindsbergen

Attorney at Law, Dannis Woliver Kelley

Jenell Van Bindsbergen is Of Counsel in the Fresno office and a member of the Labor, Employment and Personnel practice group. She has extensive experience with labor and employment matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, harassment, and... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 9:15am - 10:45am PDT
Regency B

Concurrent Session

Company AB 1997 (STRS) Creditable compensation regulations / Classifications
Audience Intermediate

2026 ACSA Personnel Institute

9:15am PDT

Ellen Wu

Jenell Van Bindsbergen

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