Trustee Manual Set
2021 Updated Edition Superintendents and board members told us they needed a practical guide that explains their roles, responsibilities, and authority. So, after hundreds of hours of legal work and critical input from an Advisory Committee of board members, superintendents, and Education Service Center personnel, we published our Trustee Manual. It is an exceptional product,…
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Social Media for Administrators and Trustees
A pamphlet for trustees and administrators who need to know the laws that apply to them when using social media. This resource covers district-specific accounts, campaign pages, and how to handle comments you don’t necessarily like to see. This pamphlet instructs on when one can delete tweets, how to handle keeping posts for public records,…
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Responding to Texas Public Information Act Requests
A comprehensive resource for handling Public Information Act requests, from the simple to the insane. This resource includes flow charts to guide you through responding to requests, form letters for common situations, and answers to your most pressing questions. Unsure what qualifies as a request for information? Want to charge for fulfillment of requests? This…
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Booster Club Information Booklet
Community support organizations for extracurricular activities-or Booster Clubs-are a valuable complement to the school’s athletic, music, and academic competition programs. Their activities often provide additional financial resources and enrichment for the programs they support, but sometimes the lines between a Booster Club and the school district become blurred. This low-cost booklet is the perfect mechanism…
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Legal Issues for School Secretaries Manual
2025 Edition As first responders to parent, student, and staff concerns, your administrative office and support personnel must be well equipped with essential legal information on a variety of key school topics. In addition to providing a basic legal foundation on critical school issues, this training will offer practical strategies to effectively respond to concerns... read more
Legal Issues for Cheerleaders and Drill Team Manual
2025 Edition This manual provides practical advice for handling often encountered situations by cheerleader and drill team sponsors. Topics Covered: Social Media and Cyberbullying Rights Associated with Extracurricular Activities UIL and Coaching Requirements Options for Selecting Team Members District and Staff Liability & Immunity Transportation and Other Travel Issues Access to Education Records Title IX…
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School Construction Basics E-book
2023 Edition – District License Construction procurement is the foundation of a successful construction project. Recent changes to Texas law and to Texas Commissioner of Education’s facilities construction standards have made construction procurement rules even more complicated. However, with the help of this interactive publication and your legal counsel, there is nothing to be afraid…
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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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