The Legal ABCs of DAEPs
The Legal ABCs of DAEPs webinar provides an overview of the legal landscape concerning Texas’ Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs (DAEPs). With an objective to review key basics (or the ABCs) of DAEPs, this webinar promises to provide guidance to some commonly asked questions associated with maintaining a safe, secure, and effective DAEP environment and related…
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Handling Easements with Ease: Practical Considerations for Managing Easement Requests Over District Property
Construction of school facilities is not complete until the district’s property is connected to the requisite utilities (water, wastewater, electric, and communications). Many times the attention required to be given to construction projects leaves precious little time to devote to consideration of the terms of the required easements needed to connect these facilities to the appropriate... read more
Searching Cell Phones
This 45-minute training will clarify the Constitutional rights that all people, including students, have in their cell phones. We discuss when it’s appropriate by law to search a cell phone, how wide the search can be, when you should contact law enforcement, and the steps to follow if you discover something you didn’t expect to…
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Homeroom Security: Navigating HB-3’s Armed Security Mandate
House Bill 3's (HB-3) armed security requirement for schools is a complex mandate that presents many challenges for Texas school districts. This 3-part webinar series is for school board trustees, superintendents, school security personnel and other district leaders who would benefit from a comprehensive discussion of HB-3's legal requirements and practical implications for Texas school... read more
An Administrator’s Guide to Reading Custody Orders
Campus administrators frequently manage situations where a student's parents are divorced or separated and in conflict. They may end up holding a complex custody document that can be difficult to decipher. How can you be certain that such an order is valid? More critically, how do you interpret these orders, given that they're not all... read more
Public Information Primer: Critical Updates and Immediate Actions Under the TPIA
With the new school year just around the corner and the legislature’s recent passing of House Bill 3033, there are several essential Texas Public Information Act updates that require your District’s immediate attention. Please join us in a brief half-hour webinar as we discuss what actions your District must take to ensure compliance with the…
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The Essential Toolkit for Handling School Employee Illnesses, Injuries, and Leaves
Implementing your district’s policies and programs related to employee illnesses, injuries, and leaves has always been challenging. The laws that impact these programs are constantly evolving, and the employees who work in this area often change too. This series is a great opportunity for everyone to get up to speed in an accessible and affordable... read more
Legal Issues for Bus Drivers
Your district's bus drivers confront potential legal problems every day. They face student discipline scenarios, special education requirements, and liability issues every time they pull away from the curb. Of course, as District employees, there are also concerns regarding workplace harassment. Arm your employees who enjoy the least immunity with legal information that can save... read more
I-9 Documentation and Visas for Schools
This is the hiring time of year. With all your new employees, do you have your ducks in a row regarding the required Form I-9 and work authorization? I-9 audits are on the rise, and financial penalties for improper documentation can be significant. And if a pattern of violation is uncovered, criminal penalties are possible….
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The Trustee Toolkit: Construction 101
The session provides both new and experienced Trustees with essential knowledge regarding school construction procurement. We cover the Board’s responsibilities in construction procurement and provide essential information to help each trustee to make the best decision for their school district. Topics include: Selection of Construction Methods Hiring Architects Hiring Contractors We also discuss basic ethical…
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