Our firm has been representing school districts for over 40 years in all school-related legal matters including, but not limited to, collective bargaining, grievances, unfair labor practice allegations, financing and bonds, policies and procedures, personnel matters, special education, student disability, student discipline, construction contracts, risk management and liability, property tax appeal defense, and referenda.  We have represented and currently represent high school districts, elementary school districts, colleges and special education cooperatives, assisting our clients with day-to-day needs such as policy and board governance, as well as financial and other challenges facing schools.

 

Education law is especially important to us as several of our attorneys have served on school boards themselves, providing first-hand experience and familiarity with the needs of educators and the school system.  We are uniquely aware of the challenges faced by schools and work to help our school districts stay within budget.

  • Attendance at Board meetings and special meetings

  • Contract review

  • FOIA and OMA compliance issues

  • Assistance with drafting policies, procedures and handbooks

  • Counsel on personnel issues

  • Labor and employment matters

  • Legislative updates

  • Bond work

  • Bidding process

  • Expansion of facilities

  • Purchase of land

  • Construction law

  • ADA and IDEA compliance

  • Student disability issues

  • Section 504 matters

  • IEP meetings and plans

  • Transition plans

  • Due process claims

  • Student Records Act and privacy issues

  • Discipline and residency hearings

  • School code

  • Student rights

  • Title IX compliance

  • School safety

  • Bullying, cyberbullying, harassment

BOARD GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS OPERATIONS
  • Attendance at Board meetings and special meetings

  • Contract review

  • FOIA and OMA compliance issues

  • Assistance with drafting policies, procedures and handbooks

  • Counsel on personnel issues

  • Labor and employment matters

  • Legislative updates

  • Bond work

  • Bidding process

  • Expansion of facilities

  • Purchase of land

  • Construction law

SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADA and IDEA compliance

  • Student disability issues

  • Section 504 matters

  • IEP meetings and plans

  • Transition plans

  • Due process claims

STUDENT SERVICES
  • Student Records Act and privacy issues

  • Discipline and residency hearings

  • School code

  • Student rights

  • Title IX compliance

  • School safety

  • Bullying, cyberbullying, harassment