When OCR Comes Calling – Now More Than Ever
As school officials well know, there are multiple venues for employees, parents or students to file complaints concerning issues related…
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Employee Contract Expiration – Operating under the Status Quo
The end of the school year may mark the expiration of some collective bargaining agreements (CBA) or the commencement of…
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds Strip Search of Student Unconstitutional
At the end of its 2008-2009 term, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a case which implicates the constitutional rights of…
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“Kill List” Must be Credible to Support Expulsion
Often school officials must determine whether a statement or writing is a threat, and if so, what punishment is appropriate.…
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Our Negotiations Are at an Impasse: Where Do We Go From There?
It is not unusual for School Districts to find themselves at an impasse in contract negotiations. In today’s economic climate,…
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Quick Action is Key to Dismissal of Sex Abuse Charges
The dismissal of two recent federal cases filed in the Western District Court of Pennsylvania involving allegations of sexual abuse…
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Extended Health Insurance Option Available For Children Of Employees
The Pennsylvania legislature recently adopted a measure which permits employers, including school districts, to expand the health insurance coverage available…
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The Department of Health’s “Guidelines for the Administration of Medications in Schools” have far-reaching impact.
On March 30, 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Health issued its “Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools for the Administration of Medications…
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