All-Star HRology & Your Strategic Employment Attorney Partnership
In the dynamic environment of charter schools, effective Haman Resource Management is essential for minimizing claims and fostering a positive work culture. Join us to discover practical strategies for empowering your HR team and building a robust partnership with your employment attorney to create a proactive, strategic approach to HR that drives success and sustainability.
Attendees will gain insights into how a knowledgeable HR team can proactively address issues before they escalate into claims. By staying updated on the latest employment laws and best practices, HR professionals can implement policies and procedures that protect charter schools.
The presentation will delve into the benefits of a strong, collaborative relationship amongst charter school leaders, HR, and employment attorneys to navigate complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Attendees will learn how to leverage legal expertise to create comprehensive training programs for HR staff, focusing on areas including employee classifications, employee relations, and leaves of absence administration. Real-world examples and case studies will illustrate the positive impact of these strategic partnerships to reduce claims and foster a supportive work environment. By prioritizing upskilling HR staff and strategic employment attorney collaboration, charter schools will safeguard against legal challenges but also enhance overall operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Our presenters include the General Counsel of a large California charter organization, a CPA who is a back-office provider and founder of a charter school, a HR Director with extensive education leadership experience, and a risk management professional with 20 years of claims experience.
Presented by
Daniel Rodriguez
Managing Director, Claims
CharterSAFE
Daniel is the Managing Director for Claims at CharterSAFE and has a 20-year tenure in the field of claims management. He and his team, play a central role in overseeing CharterSAFE's third-party administrators, collaboratively engaging with independent charter school members, adept defense attorneys, and skilled claim professionals to navigate and optimize claim resolutions. Daniel's qualifications speak to his commitment to excellence, as he holds a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Redlands, an Associates in Risk Management credential, and a California Self-Insured Competency Certification.
Jon Webster
Principal Attorney
Jon Webster Law Group APC
Karla Ksan
Director, Human Resources Partner
CharterSAFE
With more than 30 years of Human Resources experience (including 8 years supporting California charter schools), Karla Ksan has a broad range of expertise in employee relations, discipline, investigations, compliance, benefit (health & retirement) administration, leave of absence administration and reasonable accommodations, performance management, training and development, recruiting, compensation and payroll administration, and employee separations. Karla has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, and has SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP designations from the Society for Human Resources Management and Human Resources Certification Institute. Karla developed 14 HR online courses and multiple webinars for California charter schools.
Martha Monahan
Director of Human Resources
Palisades Charter High School
With over 20 years of school leadership experience, Dr. Martha Monahan serves as Director of Human Resources for Palisades Charter High School, an independent charter with an ADA of 3000. She is skilled at creating systems that support employees to realize their full potential as professionals who put students first. Dr. Monahan has expertise in complex HR matters, including investigations, interactive processes, leave management, risk management, collective bargaining and policy development. With her strong background in educational leadership and a commitment to supporting equitable workplace practices, Dr. Monahan is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and compliant environment that empowers employees while supporting organizational goals.