Critical Legal Issues - Hot Topics for the Year
General Sessions:
"Text, History, and Tradition - A Seismic Shift in First Amendment Jurisprudence in Public School Classrooms." - Chris Gilbert
"A Well-Informed Electorate: Best Practices for Avoiding Electioneering and Voting Rights Complaints" - If recent events have left you unsure about what you can and cannot say when it comes to important issues impacting public education, you're not alone-but Thompson & Horton's Stephanie Hamm will help you navigate the various legal issues that you need to be thinking about when speaking to your communities about school funding, budget shortfalls, and other matters of public concern. This presentation will also provide a legal update on recent electioneering and voting rights litigation, as well as current and future legislative concerns.
Breakout Sessions:
"Navigating Legalities in Special Education: A Few Case Updates for Educators" - David Hodgins and Arlene Gonzalez
"Title IX, Compliance, and the Courts: Best Practices for K-12 Schools" - Lisa Brown and Morgan Beam
"Cooperative Purchasing and Practical Contracting Tips" - John Hopkins and Matt Reed
"Avoiding Costly Personnel Decisions" - Celena Vinson
"Protecting Our Schools: Responding to Terroristic Threats and Reports of Weapons" - Rebecca Bailey