School board members make decisions that have significant and long-term consequences for their students, schools and communities. To equip school board members with the necessary knowledge to fulfill their responsibilities, the Arkansas General Assembly requires board members to receive and report annual training.
The complex challenges of education require policymakers and administrators to address problems from multiple perspectives and across disciplines. As a result, school board members benefit from instruction in the following areas:
ASBA develops seminars, conference sessions and customized training programs that provide information on these and other topics.
In 2009, the Legislature revised the statute outlining the powers and duties of school board members. Click here for § 6-13-620 which describes what board members may do in their elected roles. In 2011, the Legislature passed a requirement that school board members receive training in how to read and interpret an audit. That law, now Act 1213, is linked here. The law that addresses board training and reimbursement is 6-13-629, which is linked here. In 2019, Act 1029 (linked here) was passed by the Arkansas Legislature. It requires that board members must receive training in school safety and bullying.
A.C.A. § 6-13-629 requires annual professional development for Arkansas school board members:
Recognizing the important role the school board has in maintaining the school district’s fiscal status, the Arkansas General Assembly requires that the initial nine (9) hours of training a board member receives include training related to how to read and interpret a school audit. Act 1029 of 2019 also requires that all board member receive training in Student Safety and Bullying during their initial nine (9) hours of training.
ASBA hosts numerous conferences and seminars every year which provide board members with approved training credit to meet the state requirement. Please visit the Conference & Workshop Opportunities page for a wide range of professional development opportunities or the Upcoming Events page.
The ASBA Awards Programs recognize both individuals and whole boards for their continuing education and pays tribute to entire boards whose members have all attained specified training development levels. ASBA also awards special recognition annually to two boards and one individual whose dedication and ethical service have made a positive and notable impact on the students in their districts.
The deadline for submitting hours to receive individual boardsmanship awards is four weeks prior to the ASBA Annual Conference.
Members complete progressive levels of training to enhance boardsmanship skills and earn hours through board development activities. The recognition levels of authorized activities are:
ASBA tracks board members’ participation in ASBA and NSBA events, and The Southern Region Leadership Conference. ASBA also records the hours earned and notifies board members when they achieve any of these six recognition levels. Each school district must notify the Arkansas Department of Education at the end of each calendar year regarding each school board member’s earned training credit toward the state-mandated requirement. ASBA’s online eMembership system assists districts in keeping records, but the district is responsible for maintaining official board training records.
This program recognizes achievement in education excellence and ethical service to students. Boards accomplish this through a shared vision, team effort and unified commitment to ensure the best possible climate and education opportunities in their communities. These two levels of awards go to entire school boards, rather than individual members.
This award recognizes school boards whose dedication and ethical service have made a positive impact on the students in their district. Districts will be chosen based on evidence from each of the following eight (8) criteria:
Two awards may be bestowed each year:
Each award will be based upon a board’s performance over the school year immediately prior to the year in which the award is granted.
This honor is awarded to outstanding individuals who have made substantive contributions to public education. This award is presented at the Annual Conference in December.
ASBA awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are children of Arkansas school board members and who will attend Arkansas institutions of higher learning in the fall. The awards are based on a student’s academic record and leadership potential. One award is made in each of the four congressional districts. The J.K. Williams Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of former ASBA Executive Director J.K. Williams, is awarded to a student pursuing an advanced degree in the educational field.
ASBA’s Annual Conference – This two-and-a-half-day conference, held every December, is the largest annual gathering of school board members in the state. General sessions feature noted speakers, while breakouts allow board members to choose from a variety of topics based on their needs and interests. The policy-making ASBA Delegate Assembly also convenes to conduct its annual business, and an exhibit hall features products and services of interest to the education community.
New Board Member Institute and New Board Member Boot Camp – These post-election workshops orient new school board members to their roles and responsibilities. The New Board Member Institute is held each Spring following school board elections and runoffs and the New Board Member Boot Camp is held on the first day of Annual Conference each December. School board members earn six hours for attending the New Board Member Institute or the New Board Member Boot Camp.
Regional Meetings – Every fall ASBA schedules dinner meetings in each of its 14 regions. These meetings enable board members and superintendents to network with their regional colleagues and to hear timely topical information about district governance and upcoming events.
NSBA Annual Conference and Southern Region Leadership Conference – These annual events feature outstanding national speakers and networking opportunities with school board members from other states. NSBA’s Annual Conference is held in the spring, while the Southern Region Leadership Conference, is held during the summer in one of the tri-states: Arkansas, Louisiana, or Mississippi. Board members earn training hours for the sessions that they attend and document to ASBA.
Joint Leadership Conference – Each spring ASBA and the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA) host the daylong Joint Leadership Conference. Hot topics pertaining to education usually make up the agenda. After a legislative session, conference emphasis is on new or revised Arkansas laws.
Fall Leadership Institutes – This one-day training is offered in various regions of the state. Programming is designed to help school board members increase their effectiveness and ability to support and promote district achievements and goals.
Seminars and Custom Training – ASBA offers a variety of seminars and custom training appropriate for board members and other school leaders. ASBA can schedule specialized training on requested topics at various locations. For more information contact Dr. Anne Butcher, Board Development Director, at (501) 372-1415.
ASBA is pleased to offer online course opportunities for its members.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
COURSE FEES: The cost for each one-hour of credit is $40. Board members should advise the superintendent about the course and fee prior to completing the online course for credit so that the superintendent will anticipate receiving an invoice.
In partnership with the Arkansas PBS Television, Arkansas school board members have an avenue for accessing a number of video-based online professional development courses. Listed below are those currently offered (credit hours are in parenthesis):
ACCESSING THE COURSES
To access these courses you will need to have an AR-PBS account, including a username and password. In early 2020 ASBA courses for school board members were moved to Arkansas PBS’s Learn LMS (at the same time AETN became AR-PBS). The UN and PW you used for AETN courses prior to 2020 will no longer work.
CREATING A NEW ACCOUNT
If you have not yet created a new account in Learn, you can do so by logging on to https://learn.myarkansaspbs.org/login/signup.php?registration=ASBA and following the instructions.
Your new account will be “pending” until you confirm your account. To do this you will need to check your email for a confirmation email, open it and click to confirm your account. If you don’t see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk folder. If you don’t receive an email, contact the HELP desk at AR-PBS using the contact information shown below.
IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY CREATING AN ACCOUNT
If you need assistance, please contact the Arkansas PBS Help Desk
Arkansas PBS Help Desk
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Phone: (501) 682-0317
Email: learn@myarkansaspbs.org
Closed on Arkansas State holidays
If you already have an account, click on “LOG IN HERE” below to choose and begin a course.
School board members, who wish to receive ASBA credit for the courses in this portal, should first complete a course in its entirety. This includes your review and study of the lesson materials, completion of the activities, assessments (80% mastery is the minimum required), and the associated course survey. At the end of the course, within the survey section, you will be asked if you wish to receive ASBA credit for completing it. If you mark “YES,” and fill in where indicated, your name, the school district where you are a board member, email address, and telephone number, your district will be invoiced for the course fee(s) and your credit will be documented in your embrAMS account.
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ASBA encourages all members to BYOD, Bring Your Own Device, to access documents electronically and follow along during special events. To help, links to documents will be emailed to registered attendees prior to most special events.
Event materials will also be posted on this page the day of the event.
PRESENTER: Missy Duke, Attorney at Law, Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Calchus, P.C.
PRESENTER: Jay Bequette, Attorney at Law, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A.
Title IX: What You Do Not Know About the New Rules Could Really Hurt You
PRESENTER: Cody Kees, Attorney at Law, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A.
Board Members, Personally Owned Technology and FOI Law: What Everyone Needs to Know
PRESENTER: Marshall Ney, Attorney, The Friday Firm
Resources from Keynote Speaker Patrick Briggs
Thursday Workshops 2020
An Overview of ESSA and State Categorical Funding
Building trust Through Transparency During a Pandemic
FOIA FERPA HIPAA & TITLE IX – How to Walk The Tightrope of Conflicting Demands
Is an Achievement Gap Really the Issue?
Superintendent / Board Relations: Understanding the Other Perspective to Communicate Effectively
District Re-Entry Plans for Fall 2020: Sharing Our Plans and Ideas
Dr. Debbie Jones, Superintendent, Bentonville SD
Jon Laffoon, Superintendent, Farmington SD
Jeff Cantrell & Dr. Candra Brasel, Outgoing/Incoming Superintendents, Jasper SD
Shawn Cook, Superintendent, Lakeside SD
An Overview of Employee Rights During COVID-19
Jay Bequette, Attorney at Law, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A.
An Overview of the CARES Act & Paying Attention to District Fund Balances
Dr. Greg Murry, Superintendent, Conway Schools
Freedom of Information Act/Executive Sessions/Ethics - Laws and Best Practices
Jay Bequette, Attorney at Law, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A.
The Basics of Board Governance
Eric White, Board President, Bentonville SD.
School Board's Roles & Responsibilities in District Finance
Dr. Greg Murry, Superintendent, Conway Schools
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt: Many Classified Supervisors Must Be Paid Overtime What About Yours?
Greg Northen, Attorney at Law, Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus
Angela Artherton, Attorney at Law, Friday Eldridge & Clark
The Case of the Missing Employee: Legal Pitfalls & Chronic Employee Absenteeism
Abtin Mehdizadegan, Attorney at Law, Cross Gunter Witherspoon and Galchus
Shining a light on Solar Power: Legal Considerations for School Districts
Jason Clark, Attorney at Law, Carter Law Firm LLC
Lessons from the World’s Best Boss, Michael Scott & The Office (An American TV Series)
Cody Kees, Attorney at Law, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A.
Thursday Breakout Sessions 2019
Boot Camp Materials - The Basics of Board Governance 2019
Boot Camp Materials - Fundamentals of Fiscal Oversight & Audit Training
Boot Camp Materials - FOI 2019
Boot Camp Materials - ETHICS 2019
Wedensday WS - Adults Behaving Badly - Above the Line
Wednesday WS - Adults Behaving Badly - Above the Line Drawing
Wednesday WS - Adults Behaving Badly - Think Tank Reflection Guide
Wednesday WS - Adults Behaving Badly Article
Wednesday WS - Board-Superintendent Relationships Best Practices & Executive Sessions
Wednesday WS - Reframing Board Behaviors - !0 Habits
Workforce Development through Career Academy Pathways
Transitioning to a Trauma-Informed Model
Team Digital - Helping Arkansas Schools Transform
Supportive and Safe School Practices 3 - CDC preventing ACES
Supportive and Safe School Practices 2 - Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators
Supportive and Safe School Practices - Trauma Informed Schools Framework
Supportive School Practices to Capture Kids Hearts
Student Safety & Bullying - Arkansas Act 1029
Our Kids & Our Teachers Need Help
Presidents and Vice Presidents - Leadership from the Chair
Is Your District Military Friendly
Inclusive, Inspired, & Inhouse-Strategic Planning 101
Health Issuse in Arkansas Schools
Every Student - Every Classroom - Every District
Establishing a School District Police Force
Electronic Security Guidelines for Schools
Communication Protocol & Practices
What Great Boards Do Differently
Dr. David Lee, Associate Professor of Educational Administration, University of Southern Mississippi
Cell Phones: Search, Seizure and Sex Predators
Cody Kees, Attorney at Law, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A.
Duane Kees, United States Attorney, the Western District of Arkansas
Gen Learning - Dr. Mark Gotcher
Mark Gotcher, Superintendent, Russellville School District
Ban the Fan? Dealing with Disruptive Adults
Kristen Garner, Staff Attorney, Arkansas School Boards Association
Presentation links:
How Do We Move Our Schools Toward Continuous Improvement? A Guide for School Board Members
Arkansas Department of Education Staff
A Review of the 2019 Session and Preparing for the 2021 Legislative Session
Arkansas School Boards Association Staff
Road Trip: The Highway Toward Unlocking Your Potential
Road Trip: The Highway Toward Unlocking Your Potential - Worksheet
Malinda Larey, Technology Services Specialist, Fort Smith Schools & Arkansas Association of Ed. Office Professionals Past President
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Navigating the Waves of a Positive Workplace Culture
Velvet Pilot, CEOE/Administrative Assistant, Arkadelphia School District
School Board Basics for New Board Members
Roles, Responsibilities, & What Boards Do
Randy Hutchinson, Board Secretary & ASBA Board Member, Springdale SD
Freedom of Information Act/Executive Session/Ethics & Other Critical Legal Issues
Kristen Garner, Staff Attorney, ASBA
Dr. Greg Murry, Superintendent, Conway SD
2019 Legislative Session Highlights & Implications For Your District
Dr. Richard Abernathy, Executive Director, AAEA
Dr. Tony Prothro, Executive Director, ASBA
Recent Changes to Law and Regulations: Financial Implications for Your District
Cindy Smith, Coordinator for Fiscal Services & Support, ADE
Rethinking Hiring Practices for a New Workforce Generation - UPDATED
Dr. Mark Gotcher, Superintendent, Russellville Schools
The Problem of the Underperforming Athletic Coach: A Guide for Board Members and Administrators
Kristen Garner, Staff Attorney, ASBA
Mental Health for Arkansas Students: A Priority in Search of a Plan
Dr. Joan Simon, Professor, University of Central Arkansas
Construction Defects: School District Alternatives and Solutions When Problems Occur
M. Chad Trammell, Attorney at Law, Trammell Piazza Law Firm, PLLC
Cell Phones: Search, Seizure and Sex Predators
Cody Kees, Attorney at Law, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A.
Duane Kees, United States Attorney, the Western District of Arkansas
Garnishments: School Districts and the (Inadvertent) Unauthorized Practice of Law
Abtin Mehdizadegan, Attorney at Law, Cross Gunter Witherspoon and Galchus
Ban the Fan? Dealing with Disruptive Adults
Kristen Garner, Staff Attorney, ASBA
Trending Topics for 2019: Special Education, Section 504 and the ADA
Jay Bequette, Attorney at Law, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A.
Please visit the 2018 ASBA Annual Conference webpage to view presentations and materials from the conference.
ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) & the Board’s Role
Link to My School Info: myschoolinfo.arkansas.gov
Dr. Mike Hernandez, State Superintendent, OCSS/Arkansas Department of Education
Bubbles, Boundaries & Other Legal Advice for School Board Members
Kristen Garner, Staff Attorney, Arkansas School Boards Association
#EngagementmattersAR: Recommendations for Successful Stakeholder Engagement
Kim Wright, State Director for Stakeholder Communication/Family and Community Engagement, Arkansas Department of Education
Guarding Against Sexual Misconduct & Harassment in the Workplace & Responding Effectively When it Happens
Jay Bequette, General Counsel, Arkansas School Boards Association
Presentation links:
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - What Board Members Need to Know
Arkansas Department of Education Staff
Getting Prepared for the 92nd General Assembly
Arkansas School Boards Association Staff
School Board Basics for New Board Members
Basics of Board Governance
Eric White, School Board Member & Vice President, Bentonville School District
Fundamentals of Fiscal Oversight & Audit Training for New Board Members
Dr. Jamie Stacks, Superintendent, Wonderview School District
Freedom of Information Act/Executive Session/Ethics – Laws and Best Practices
Jay Bequette, ASBA General Counsel, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A.
Cody Kees, Staff Attorney, Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A
Helping Districts Prepare: Safety Resources Available for Arkansas Schools
Dr. Cheryl May, Director, AR Center for School Safety
School Safety in Arkansas: Current Laws & Regulations
Courtney Salas-Ford, Deputy General Counsel, ADE
2018 Legislative Session Highlights and a Look at Upcoming Legislative Issues
Dr. Richard Abernathy, Executive Director, AAEA
Dr. Tony Prothro, Executive Director, ASBA
AR Act 950: Using and Maximizing Your District’s Panic Button
JP French, Arkansas Director of Strategic Accounts, Rave Mobile Safety
Putting “public” in Public Education: ESSA Reporting and the Need for Stakeholder Engagement in Planning
Deborah Coffman, Assistant Commissioner of Public School Accountability, ADE
#EngagementMatters: Powerful Partnerships and the Need for Communication
Kim Wright, Dir. for Stakeholder Communication/Family and Community Engagement, ADE
Meghan Ables, 2016 Teacher of the Year, AR Exemplary Educators Network, ADE
Legal Issues that Arise in a Superintendent Search: How to Manage FOI Requests, How to Handle the Military Veteran Candidate, and Interview Questions to Avoid
Cody Kees & Jay Bequette, Attorneys at Law, Bequette & Billingsley, P.A.
The Americans with Disabilities Act: How to Manage ADA’s Interactive Process when an Employee Requests an Accommodation
Missy Duke, Attorney at Law, Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C.
Recent Cases and Their Implications under IDEA, ADA and §504
Khayyam Eddings, Attorney at Law, Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
Discipline: Practical Tips for Investigating Student Misconduct & How to Pivot When the Student has an IEP
Ellen Owens Smith, Attorney at Law, Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
#MeToo, Adult Victims of Sexual Misconduct, and Legal Liability
Emily Runyon, Attorney at Law, Munson, Rowlett, Moore & Boone, P.A.
Please visit the 2017 ASBA Annual Conference webpage to view presentations and materials from the conference.
Presentation link - ASBA Regionals 2017: The Changing Landscape of Public Education
Video link - Why We Do What We Do - National School Boards Association
School Board Basics for New Board Members
Local School Board: A Foundation for Success
Sandra Porter, President, ASBA and Board Member, Bryant School District
FOI: Open Meeting Law and Executive Session
ETHICS: An Introduction to Statutory Ethics for School Board Members
Kristen Garner, ASBA Staff Attorney
The Arkansas School Board Member: Fiscal Operations & The Annual Audit
Dr. Mike Hernandez, State Superintendent for Coordinated Support Services, ADE
Effective District Management Requires a Strong LEG: Leadership, Ethics, and Governance, Miranda Beard, Immediate Past President, NSBA and Board Member, Laurel Municipal School District, MS.
Board Behaviors Guaranteed to Lower Test Scores, Dr. David E. Lee.
Creating and Sustaining Collaborative School Board and Community Relations, Blaine Alexander
Everything You Never Thought You Needed to Know, Jay Bequette, ASBA general counsel, and Cody Kees, staff attorney, with Bequette & Billingsley P.A.
Governing Differently: Lessons from Districts with High Student Achievement, Dr. Ivan Lorentzen, retired professor of psychology at Flathead Community College in Montana
Leadership, Advocacy, and the Power of You, Jerry Don Woods, past president of the Arkansas School Boards Association
School Boards and Student Outcomes, Chuck Poer, vice president of education services, Bailey Education Group
Substitute Shortage or Attendance Issue: Do You Know Your Data? Henry Bledsoe, president/CEO, and Fredericka Hayes, human resources/compliance officer, Professional Educational Services Group
Mississippi - Going Viral The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, MSBA Executive Director, and Alexis Cole, MSBA Marketing and Social Media Manager
Arkansas - A Realistic View of Future Board Elections and Legislative Sessions in Arkansas, Dr. Tony Prothro, ASBA Executive Director
2017 Legislative Session Highlights and Implications
Dr. Richard Abernathy, AAEA Executive Director
Dr. Tony Prothro, ASBA Executive Director
R.I.S.E. Arkansas: Promoting a Positive Reading Culture in Arkansas
Donna Ziller, ADE Special Advisor
School Facilities Update
Brad Montgomery, DPSAFT Director
What's New in Election Campaigns: Legislative Changes and Their Implications
Boyce Watkins, ASBA Advocacy Director
Lessons from the Trenches: Advice from Millage Veterans
Accountability Updates: Implications for Your District's Policy and Practice
Dr. Mark Gotcher, ADE Deputy Director
Dr. Ivy Pfeffer, ADE Assistant Commissioner of Educator Effectiveness & Licensure
Tina Smith, ADE Director of Special Projects
First Amendment in Schools
Cody Kees, Attorney at Law, Bequette & Billingsley, P.A.
Overtime Overhaul: What You Need to Know About Exempt and Non-Exempt Status and Other Wage and Hour Pitfalls
Missy Duke, Attorney at Law, Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C
Startup Lessons: Hiccups and Legal Quirks in Forming the New Jacksonville School District
Scott Richardson, Attorney at Law, McDaniel, Richardson & Calhoun
A Practical Guide to Providing Legally Compliant Employee and Student Hearings
Jay Bequette, Attorney at Law, Bequette & Billingsley, P.A.
Undocumented Students and Undocumented Parents: Legal Issues and Planning Strategically
Kristen Craig Garner, Staff Attorney, Arkansas School Boards Association
Please visit the 2016 ASBA Annual Conference webpage to view presentations and materials from that event.
School Board Basics for New Board Members
Serving on Your Local School Board: A Foundation for Success
Wayne Gibson, Eldorado School District Board President
Freedom of Information Act and Ethics – Laws, Best Practices, and Beyond
Rules Governing Ethical Guidelines and Prohibitions for Educators and Board Members
Kristen Garner, ASBA Staff Attorney
Fundamentals of Fiscal Oversight & Audit Training for New Board Members
Jeff Stubblefield, Charleston School District Superintendent
Stand Up or Sit Down: What Would You Do?
Dr. Anne Butcher, ASBA Board Development Director
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Peak Performance University: 9 Essential Skills of the Workplace
David Rolland, Pangburn High School Principal, and Pangburn High School Teachers & Students
Time Serving Students Instead of Students Serving Time
Crystal Marquez & Roxanne Enix, Pea Ridge School District Directors
Mars and Venus: Teaching to Boys and Girl
Terri McCann, West Memphis Elementary Principal, and Bragg Elementary Teachers & Staff
A+ in Action
Sheila Whitlow, White County Central School District Superintendent; Beverly Froud, WCC Elementary Principal; and WCC Elementary Teachers and Students
2016 Fiscal Session Highlights, Dr. Richard Abernathy, AAEA Executive Director, and Dr. Tony Prothro, ASBA Executive Director
ESSA: What We Know & Don’t Know About the New Federal Legislation, Johnny Key, Education Commissioner
Looking Ahead: Planning Now and Taking Actions for Slimmer Financial Times, Robyn Keene, AAEA Financial Consultant
Facilities Update
Emerging Opportunities for Advancing Leadership
Hot Topic: Arkansas Schools of Innovation, Dr. Denise Airola, OIE Director
Schools of Innovation Continued: Real Success Stories from the Trenches
Conversational Special Education – The Basics You Need to Sound Like an Expert, Angela C. Artherton
Front End Risk Avoidance and Back End Risk Management: Strategies to Avoid and Handle Lawsuits Naming Your District, Board Members and Employees, Kristen Craig Garner
Tales from the Trenches: Legal Issues in School District Human Relations, Jeremy Lasiter
Information Management – How to Walk The Tightrope Between FOIA and FERPA and Not End Up in Jail, Marshall S. Ney
Mom and Dad are Fighting: When Child Custody Disputes Come to School, Kristen Craig Garner
Please visit the 2015 ASBA Annual Conference webpage to view presentations and materials from that event.
Early Bird Workshop – Social Media: Friend or Foe, Jay Bequette and Jennifer George
Conversion Charters: What Are They and How Do I Get One?
NSLA: Increasing the Opportunities/Decreasing the Achievement Gap, Sylvia Moore
Reshaping Young Lives with Dyslexia Intervention, Dale Query
Extending Opportunities Beyond the Standard HS Diploma
2015 Legislative Review, Dr. Tony Prothro and Dr. Richard Abernathy
Legislative Changes Effecting Salaries and Benefits for Public School Employees, Robyn Keene
Broadband Service: Instructional Internet Access for Every Arkansas Student, Mike Hernandez and Don McDaniel
Licensed Personnel Evaluation Systems: TESS, LEADS, and the Superintendent Pilot, Ivy Pfeffer
Why Districts Need a Good Facilities Use Policy and How to Apply it Without Incurring Legal Liability, Cody Kees and Victoria Jones
Emerging Topics in Discrimination Litigation, Scott Richardson
School Facilities and Construction Law Update: What You Need to Know Now about Changes to the Law and Recent Cases, Jay Bequette
The Some-time Power of the “Doctor’s Note:” Where Employment Law and Disability Rights Meet, Missy Duke
Can We Be Sued for That? Understanding and Managing Tort Liability for School Districts, Mary Carole Young
The Growing Expectation of a Conflict-Free Life: The Law and Allegations of Bullying at School, Kristen Garner