Legal
Intended for the entire management team. Attendees with or without formal legal training may attend. All sessions will be held in rooms C 210-212.
Monday, 9 a.m.
Identifying the line - student/staff boundaries
Schools encourage teachers and other staff members to be role models for their students. But what level of involvement is too much? Britton, Smith, Peters & Kalail Co., LPA, examines how to identify boundary invasions and the legal issues involved.
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Monday, 2 p.m.
Disabilities law changes - what you need to know
Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 also changed Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. McGown & Markling Co. LPA explains the impact of these major changes and offers practical advice on compliance.
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Monday, 3:30 p.m.
Do your contracts conflict with special ed law?
Cleveland Municipal, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP, ODE and OEA examine teacher contracts containing special education language that once was legal, but now conflicts with state and federal law. Learn how to address the problem and avoid potential legal pitfalls.
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Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Pooling resources with community collaboration
In an era of scarce resources, taxpayers expect school districts to collaborate with other local governments and nonprofits to provide services and facilities. Learn the legal aspects of these collaborations, with an emphasis on construction, real estate and public finance.
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How strong is your immunity?
Join two seasoned attorneys for an update on Section 1983 case law and a discussion of the ins and outs of Section 1983 cases.
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Tuesday, 11:15 a.m.
Your responsibility for ELLs and their families
To avoid discrimination, public schools must have programs and resources in place for students who are English language learners (ELLs) and their families. Learn your district's legal obligations and get practical advice to help assess your district's compliance.
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Tuesday, 2 p.m.
How to fire an employee
Learn about conducting an internal investigation regarding employee discipline and termination; how to conduct concurrent investigations with law enforcement and the prosecutor's office; and who the key players are in an employee termination situation and what each key player's role is.
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Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Bargaining for IDEA compliance
The legal requirements for educating students with disabilities have evolved, but many collective bargaining agreements have not. Learn the contractual provisions that directly conflict with state and federal law, strategies for addressing the problem and bargaining considerations for districts facing this problem.
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Wednesday, 9 a.m.
2010 case law and ethics update
Get up to speed on the latest case law developments impacting public schools during this OSBA presentation. Learn how these decisions impact policy in your school district and tips for compliance.
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