School Law Workshop
Get and in-depth view of hot topics in school law. Board members, administrators and attorneys are welcome to attend this yearly seminar. This workshop will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9 in rooms C 210-212. This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 5.00 total CLE hours instruction.
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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