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Volume XXV, Issue 2 - Spring 2025
Navigating Conflicting Parental Directions
Public Records Requests (PRRs) - Reminders
Lawsuits Against the District—Torts and Sovereign Immunity
DCF Child Protective Investigators - Checking In
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Volume XXV, Issue 1 - Fall 2024
Politicking in the Schools
Public Records — Part II
Purchasing Rules — Part II
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Volume XXIV, Issue 2 - Spring 2024
Purchasing Rules & Contract Provisions — Part 1 Background & Parental Rights
Child Protection — Reporting and Investigations
Public Records — Part 1
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Volume XXIV, Issue 1 - Fall 2023
Student Records - Part 2 Release of Student Records & New Privacy Rules
9th Circuit Rules in Favor of Christian Club
Student Searches and Seizures
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Volume XXIII, Issue 2 - Spring 2023
Student Records - Part 1 Background & Parental Rights
Charter Schools as State Actors
Parental Consent for The Columbia Protocol
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Volume XXIII, Issue 1 - Fall 2022
Supreme Court Supports Football Coach's Private Prayer
Supreme Court Decision Re: Maine Voucher Program
Legal Challenges to HB 7 and HB 1557
Reminder-Politicking
Welcome Sara Waechter
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Volume XXII, Issue 2- Spring 2022
Politicking in the Schools
A New Voucher Case
Contract Provisions
Remind- Parental Guests at Meetings
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Volume XXII, Issue 1- Fall 2021
High Court Weighs in on Off - Campus Student Speech
Masks in Schools - Pending Litigation
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Volume XXI, Issue 2 - Spring 2021
Emergency Order/COVID-19 Litigation Updates
Another Free Exercise Clause Case
Religious Groups Using School Grounds
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Volume XXI, Issue I - Fall 2020
'Tis the Season (...the other one)
Scholarship Programs and Religious Schools
COVID-19 School Litigation Update
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Volume XX, Issue I - Fall 2019
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Guardians (SSO's)
Parental Disagreements on Educational Decisions
School Purchasing/Contracting Procedure
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Volume XVIIII, Issue 2 - Spring 2019
Bridging the Gap Plan
FAQ's - Public and Student Records
Reminder re: Student Speech -
Volume XVIIII, Issue 1 - Fall 2018
Parents Bringing Guests to School Meetings
Service Animal Policy
Update from the Courts
Posters for Child Abuse Reporting
Subpoenas-Reminder
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Volume XVIII, Issue 2 - Spring 2018
Politics and the Schools
Court Upholds School District's Denial of Parents' Request for Disabled Student to Carry Recording Device to School
Autism Related Absences -
Volume XVIII, Issue 1 - Fall 2017
Videos – Viewing and Copying for Parents and others
School Funding – Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reverses Prior Ruling
Lawsuit Regarding HB 7069 – The Case Begins
School Board Policy – The Law of Our Land
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Volume XVII, Issue 2 - Spring 2017
Court Update - Florida Tax Credit Voucher Law Survives
Participation of Students with Disabilities in Advanced Courses and Special Programs
Supreme Court Ruling in ESE Procedural Matter
Release of Student Records to DCF -
Volume XVII, Issue 1 - Fall 2016
First Amendment - Bullying Off Campus
Politicking at the Schools
Student Records - Directory
Information and Media Releases
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Volume XVI, Issue 2 - Winter 2015
Tort Liability and Sovereign Immunity
ESE Refresher - Part 2
Why Can School Property be used for Religious Reasons -
Volume XVI, Issue 1 - Fall 2015
ESE Refresher - Part 1
Conflicting Direction From Parents
Nuts and Bolts of Field Trips - Including Parent Participation
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Volume XV, Issue 2 - Winter 2014
Public Records - Part 2Equal Access for Student ClubsReligious Holidays in the SchoolsRefresher on Subpoenas and Restitution -
Volume XV, Issue 1 - Fall 2014
Public Records - Part 1SNAPshot - Policy Updates'Tis the Season - Political CampaignsRecent Court Decision Finds North Carolina's Private School Voucher Program Unconstitutional
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Volume XIV, Issue 1 - Fall
Off Campus CyberbullyingWelcome Heather WallaceRecent Ruling on Student Free SpeechSNAPshop -
Volume XIV, Issue 2 - Winter
Rules Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment
Academic Freedom as an Exception to Garcetti Rule,
Limiting First Amendment Rights of Public Employees
Update on Parent Meeting Requirements, and on Exceptional Student Education -
Volume XIV, Issue 3 - School Year End
Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Preferential Treatment in College Admissions
Service Animals
Must I place Twins in Same Classroom?
First Amendment Right NOT to Speak
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Volume XIII, Issue 1 - Fall and Winter 2012
Child Protective Investigators - What can they do at my school?
Background Screening of Volunteers
SNAPshot of New or Revised Policy
Use of Race in University Admission Policies - U.S. Supreme Court Case -
Volume XIII, Issue 2 - Spring 2013
Florida Supreme Court Upholds 3% FRS Contribution
Bullying and Harassment Policy
Student Records - Part I - Background and Parental Rights -
Volume XIII, Issue 3 - School Year End 2013
Student Records Part - II - Exceptions to Confidentiality
I Received Restitution Paperwork in the Mail - What Do I Do With It?
Student Speeches at Graduation Ceremonies
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Volume XII, Issue 1 - Fall 2011
Refresher on Addressing Parental Disputes on Educational Decisions
Did you know ... Communicating with Students Via Electronic Media
Religion in the Schools - Common Issues for Teachers and Administrators
Can a Parent Bring Another Adult to a School Meeting -
Volume XII, Issue 2 - Winter 2011
School Board Agreements Regarding Student Interviews and Arrests by Law Enforcement
Employee Responsibility for Lost or Stolen Property
Student Fines, Fees and Charges -
Volume XII, Issue 3 - Spring 2012
Student Use of Social Network Sites
"No Contact" Orders
Transportation of Students in Private Vehicles
I Received a Subpoena - What do I do?
New Feature - "SNAPshot -
Volume XII, Issue 4 - School Year End 2012
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Lawsuit
Virtual Schools
SB 98 - Inspirational Messages by Students at Student Assemblies
SNAPshot
Update on Subpoena Procedure
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Volume XI, Issue 1 - Fall 2010
Differentiated Accountability in a Nutshell-Part II, Religion in the Schools - A Refresher, Diabetes Management in Schools -
Volume XI, Issue 2 - Winter 2010
School Attendance Policy, Progressive Discipline, Did you know? Placement of Twins and Multiple Birth Siblings, Booster Clubs and Other Outside Support Organizations - Basic Rules
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Volume XI, Issue 3 - Spring 2011
Investigating Reports of Bullying and Harassment, OCR Gives Guidelines on Bullying and Harassment,
How Long Can Students With Disabilities Be Suspended? -
Volume XI, Issue 4 - School Year End 2011
The "Student Success Act," Changes to Policies Regarding Discrimination and Harassment, Communicating with Students Via Electronic Media, Did you know - Regarding Personal Electronics - Public Record
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Volume X, Issue 1 - Fall 2009
What to Do When Divorced or Separated Parents Cannot AgreeDid You Know? - Legal Department ChangesBeware of Copyright InfringementsChange in Student Records Law -
Volume X, Issue 2 - Winter 2009
More About When Parents Cannot AgreeThe Establishment Clause - Religion in Public SchoolsContract Provisions - Must HavesParental Releases in QuestionDid You Know? Confidential Student Information -
Volume X, Issue 3 - Spring 2010
Social Networking SitesStatus of Mediation - Bradley Desegregation CaseE-mail and the Public Records LawNew School Board Policy Manual -
Volume X, Issue 4 - School Year End 2010
Differentiated Accountability In a NutshellStudent Restraint and Secured Seclusion - Federal and State Update
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Volume IX, Issue 1 - Fall 2008
Reporting ArrestsAnti-bullying Policy in DevelopmentOff-Campus Student Misconduct via the InternetPresence of School Officials at Child Protective InvestigationsIt's Election TimeStanding for the Pledge - Update -
Volume IX Issue 2 - Winter 2008
Amendments to American with Disabilities ActBoard Policy Rewrite - UpdateHoliday DisplaysInterscholastic Extracurricular ActivitiesBullying Policy Adopted -
Volume IX, Issue 3 - Spring 2009
Confidentiality of Criminal History ReportsSchool-based Decision-makingCommunicating by e-mail and Use of Electronic ResourcesAre my Personal E-mails Private?Free Tax Preparations and Information on EITC -
Volume IX, Issue 4 - School Year End 2009
Posting Student Information on School WebsitesBrass KnucklesFair Debt Collection PracticesTeacher's Authority and Responsibility for the Control of Their Students
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Volume VIII, Issue 1 - Fall 2007
Yikes, I've Been Served With a Subpoena!Bus Videos and School Surveillance Tapes - Student Records or Law Enforcement Record? Or Both?Charter Schools - A PrimerSchool Board Adopts New Policy Governing Access to High School Students Regarding Post-secondary Opportunities -
Volume VIII, Issue 2 - Winter 2007
ESE Rules UpdatedFree SpeechFree Speech Rights of Public EmployeesFree Speech Rights of Public School StudentsEmployee Responsibility for Retaining E-mails -
Volume VIII, Issue 3 - Spring 2008
Another Exception to Tinker - Disciplining Threats of Mass ViolenceExpanded Benefits Under Family and Medical Leave ActSocial Security Numbers - Collection and DisclosureI Refuse to Answer On The Grounds That it Might Tend to Incriminate Me -
Volume VIII, Issue 4 - School Year End 2008
Reporting of Absences by All EmployeesThe Problem With Airsoft GunsEmployee Responsibility for Lost or Stolen EquipmentHow to Handle the Absent ParentRaffles and Games of Chance
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Volume VII, Issue 1 - Fall 2006
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Volume VII, Issue 2 - Winter 2006
Standing for the PledgeTis the SeasonStudent Non-Curriculum Clubs and the Equal Access Act - Overview of the LawPosting and Distribution of Non-School Materials -
Volume VII, Issue 3 - Spring 2007
School Board Liability for Injury or Death Resulting from Accidents at Dangerous LocationsViolations on School Property and TrespassingContracts with the School District Part I - The BasicsLegal Department At Your Service -
Volume VII, Issue 4 - School Year End 2007
Contracts with the School District - Part II: Who has the Authority to Enter into Contracts for the School Board?Disposal of Surplus PropertyProtection from Disclosure of Certain Confidential and Exempt Information in Personnel FilesChanges to Jessica Lunsford Act
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Volume VI, Issue 1 - Fall 2005
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Volume VI, Issue 2 - Winter 2005
Student Records -Right to Challenge and HearingPowers and Duties of School PrincipalsReleasing Bus or Hall Videotapes to ParentsTeacher Authority and Responsibility for Control of StudentsStudents Dropped Off Early or Picked Up Late - Limited Duty of SupervisionGreetings from the New School Board Attorney -
Volume VI, Issue 3 - Spring 2006
Retention of E-mails as Public RecordStudent-Related Public Record ExemptionsTruancy Magistrate ProgramRelease of Student Records to DCF AgentsFlorida Voucher Program - UnconstitutionalMcKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act -
Volume VI, Issue 4 - School Year End - 2006
Non-renewalSuspension and Dismissal of Annual Contract Instructional PersonnelEmergency Shelter DutyAre You Providing a FAPE?Removal of Disruptive Students From ClassMoment of Silence
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Volume V, Issue 1 - Fall 2004
Public Records Part IV - Social Security Numbers as Public Records?Access to Student Records Through SubpoenaE-mail/FAX - disclaimerShe's a Grand Old FlagDear John - Introduction to NCLBA -
Volume V, Issue 2 - Winter 2004
Introduction to No Child Left BehindComputing Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)Highly Qualified Teachers -
Volume V, Issue 3 - Spring 2005
Personnel Files and Public RecordsLegal Department Personnel Changes, Prosecutions for TruancyChange in Interpretation - Parental Access to Student's AddressDear John - Attorney Present at School Meeting -
Volume V, Issue 4 - School Year End 2005
Student Records - Right of Access and What Constitutes a Student RecordRites of Initiation - Part TwoSexual Offenders: Parents want to Know
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Volume IV, Issue 1 - Fall 2003
Videos in the ClassroomHow Much Time Do I Have to Respond to a Public Records Request?What's So Special About Special Ed (Due Process Hearings)Dear John - Signing the IEPOut With the Old - In with The New - Florida School Code Numbers -
Volume IV, Issue 2 - Winter 2003
Public Records Part II - Is e-mail a public record?How Are Policies Adopted?Whistle Blower PolicyProgressive DisciplineVolunteer Service Hours -
Volume IV, Issue 3 - Spring 2004
Public Records - Continuing RequestsPolicy Alerts: New Policy on FraudTeacher Removal of Student from ClassPersonnel ChangesWorkplace PranksDear John - Parent's Access to FCAT Information - Update -
Volume IV, Issue 4 - School Year End 2004
School Volunteers - Register or lose the benefitPolicy Alert - New Software PolicyESOL CertificationHere Comes da Quasi JudgeDear John - Politics at Work
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Volume III, Issue 1 - Fall 2002
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Volume III, Issue 2 - Winter 2002
Using Electronic ResourcesWhat's So Special About Special Ed? (Eligibility)Caveat Emptor - Spring Break and Graduation Trips -
Volume III, Issue 3 - Spring 2003
Military RecruitersDiscrimination in the WorkplaceWhat's So Special About Special Ed? (The IEP)"What Do You Do When" (Trespassing On School Grounds)Dear John - Parent's Access to FCAT Information -
Volume III, Issue 4 - School Year End 2003
Politics in the Classroom and WorkplaceCode of Ethics for EducatorsMust Be Present To WinWhat Does Your John Hancock Represent?The Flame Burns On - PCS Logo
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Volume II, Issue 1 - Fall 2001
Reporting Child AbuseBut Everybody Does ItSoftware Pirates - Avast and Desist!"Risky Business" (The Sympathy Factor)Getting the Word Out -
Volume II, Issue 2 - Winter 2001
Rites of InitiationWhat Do You Guys Do, Anyway?Alcohol in the WorkplaceSoftware Pirates - the Sequel (Beware of Audits) -
Volume II, Issue 3 - Spring 2002
What's So Special About Special Ed? (History and Overview)I was arrested! What do I do?"What Do You Do When" (Conferences with Stepparents)I Heard a Rumor! -
Volume II, Issue 4 - School Year End 2002
What's So Special About Special Ed? (What Constitutes Appropriate Education?)Who Is a Parent?Ghost of Words PassedWhat You Say to Students Does MatterOwasso ISD v Falvo
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Volume I, Issue 1 - Fall 2000
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Volume I, Issue 2 - Winter 2000
Religion in ClassroomEducator's Professional Liability"What Do You Do When" (Release of Student Information)"Legal Factoid" (Soverign Immunity) -
Volume I, Issue 3 - Spring 2001
Let Us PrayCheating Is a CrimeWhat Is In a Name?"What Do You Do When" (Release of information to non-custodial parents)Fund Raising -
Volume I, Issue 4 - School Year End 2001
Use (And Misuse) of School District ComputersVox Populi Vox Dei (Graduation Prayer)Discarding Confidential Information"Risky Business" (Worker's Compensation)"What Do You Do When" (Unclaimed Lost and Found Items)
