Why choose CSJPA

California Schools JPA provides specialized coverage programs and employee benefits for school districts and community college districts. Our programs are designed to protect members from a wide range of bodily injury and property damage liabilities, while safeguarding facilities, equipment, inventory, and more against potential loss

Our Objective

Support the strategic initiative of our memberPresidents / Superintendents to promote safety and employee wellness.

Membership

CA Schools JPA is partnered with 83 K-14 school college districts spanning across six counties, We are a part of 11 committees dedicated to the development, governance, oversight, and future direction of all of our programs and services. These committees play a pivotal role in ensuring that the educational standards and administrative practices meet the evolving needs of students and educators alike. This comprehensive approach to educational excellence has been recognized with the prestigious Accreditation with Excellence awarded by the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) for the years 2024 to 2027. This accolade underscores CA Schools JPA’s commitment to supporting the strategic initiative of our member superintendents to promote employee wellness and safety.

Our Core Values

Communication
Build relationships to gain trust, pursue goals, and inspire positive change through transparency.

Integrity
We believe in being honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's best for our members and organization.

Leadership
Lead by placing the needs of others first while remaining focused on organizational goals.

Transparency
Openly sharing information, decisions, and actions to build trust, accountability, and understanding among employees, stakeholders, and the public.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Foster a culture of respect and acceptance promoting dignity and fairness.

Fiscal Responsibility
We believe in our responsibility to protect the net assets of the organization to support safety, quality of care, and long-term stability.

Courage
A willingness to take risks to achieve transformational change.

Innovation
Encouraging creativity, continuous improvement, and the development of new ideas.

What we provide our members

Employee Benefits & Wellness

  • Insurance Committee Support
  • Labor Partner Chapter Meeting Support
  • District Contribution Strategy Modeling
  • Health Fairs and Special Event Planning and Attendance
  • Strategic Planning Initiative Activities
  • Open Enrollment Planning and Strategy Meetings
  • Requests for Proposals
  • District Benefit Administration Team Onboarding, Ongoing Education and Training
  • Day-to-Day District Support for Benefits Administration

Workers’ Comp & Liability

  • Dedicated Workers’ Comp Manager to advocate for you and your employees
  • Quarterly Claim Reviews and Annual Legal Reviews
  • Company Nurse Triage claim reporting hotline
  • Medical Provider Network
  • Utilization Review Pass Through Protocol, to expedite treatment
  • Pharmacy Benefit Management Program
  • JPA vetted Attorney/Vendor Panel
  • Online and Onsite trainings
  • Member Controlled Liability Memorandum of Coverage (MOC)
  • Sexual Molestation Coverage
  • Breach of Contract Coverage
  • Cyber Liability Coverage

Risk Reduction and Mitigation

  • District Risk Management Action Plan
  • Risk Management Communications
  • Safety Training
  • Online learning platform: Vector Solutions
  • Onsite personalized trainings (customized content-audience and topic)
  • Subject Matter Experts
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Site Safety inspections
  • Playground inspections
  • Risk Assessments
  • CAL-OSHA Program Development and Review