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Politically Correct - Staying in Bounds During Election Season

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by Eric E. Munoz

By Eric E. Munoz - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

With another Election Day upon us, the time is ripe for a review of the legal environment in which school officials must operate with respect to the political process.

The Law

Let’s begin with a look at the relevant... Read More

Posted at 16:14 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

It's Never Too Early to Think About Nonrenewal

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Bradley J. Domangue

By Bradley J. Domangue - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

It can never be too early to discuss the nonrenewal process.  Although the Education Code says that a notice to propose a nonrenewal must be given to an employee by the 45th day before the... Read More

Posted at 16:16 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

What Do You Call a School Administrator Who Conducts a Strip Search?

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Dennis J. Eichelbaum

By Dennis J. Eichelbaum - Managing Shareholder
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
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The answer to this question is simple: Defendant. You have heard lawyers say that “bad facts make bad law.” The United States Supreme Court has accepted certiorari to... Read More

Posted at 16:12 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

Your Space, MySpace - Social Networking Legal Update

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Carol A. Simpson

By Dr. Carol Simpson - Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook are technology success stories.  They allow extensive (and sometimes anonymous) communication between members.  Today’s students use them to report just about everything in their lives – and... Read More

Posted at 16:09 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

District Web Page Advertising Links: If You Are Missing Links, You Could Be Missing Potential Income

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Carol A. Simpson

By Dr. Carol Simpson - Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

Sure, school districts have web pages, with links to board policy service, student codes of conduct, and handbooks, but what about advertising? What are the merits and liabilities of placing community organizations/business web links on a school district... Read More

Posted at 16:06 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

Before Bon Voyage: Things to Consider Prior to a Senior Trip

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Kelly J. Shook

By Kelly J. Shook - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

It’s time to say goodbye to the Class of 2009!  For better or worse, school districts all over the state have managed to stick it out with their seniors, and have hopefully made it through unscathed. Well, almost.  For those school... Read More

Posted at 16:01 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

What the Heck is a Code Blue?! Communication Issues in Emergency Planning

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Kelly J. Shook

By Kelly J. Shook - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

As George Bernard Shaw eloquently stated, “the single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”  This may be true in many aspects of the school environment, and emergency planning is no exception. ... Read More

Posted at 15:56 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

Prayer at School Board Meetings: The Debate Continues in Tangipahoa

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Kelly J. Shook

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder
Kelly J. Shook - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

The latest round of litigation over the Tangipahoa Parish School Board’s policy regarding invocations at board meetings is underway.   On June 24, 2009, the District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana... Read More

Posted at 15:54 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

Prayer at School Board Meetings: The Debate Continues in Tangipahoa

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Cheryl Tremaine Mehl

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder
Kelly J. Shook - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

The latest round of litigation over the Tangipahoa Parish School Board’s policy regarding invocations at board meetings is underway.   On June 24, 2009, the District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana... Read More

Posted at 15:50 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

Love Your Neighbor - Using Interlocal Agreements to Your Advantage

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Carol A. Simpson

By Dr. Carol Simpson - Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

When economic times get tough, schools think about downsizing and economizing. Why duplicate effort and administrative costs when the expertise of state agencies and other local governments is available to provide services?  Purchasing... Read More

Posted at 15:42 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law
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