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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School Board Elections Review
This webinar reviews important steps and deadlines in a trustee election. We review: ballot creation, challenges to candidacy, polling place rules, election judges, working with your county elections division, canvassing the votes, conflicts of interest, and canceling an election. A link with the recordings and materials will be sent to you after purchase read more
PIA Essentials: Third-Party Privacy & Notifications
Two’s company and three’s a crowd, especially under the Public Information Act. Everything gets more complicated when a third party’s information has been requested under the PIA, but this 30-minute essentials training will teach you how to deal with that unwanted third wheel. Learn how and when you need to notify third parties, why you... read more
PIA Essentials: Election Documents
Elect to keep yourself up-to date with this 30-minute essentials training! Your ballot applications, campaign finance reports, voter records and other election documents have loads of confidential information, and during this webcast you’ll learn about the PIA and Election Code requirements you need to know when dealing with requests for those documents. A link with... read more
PIA Essentials: Bids, Bidding, and Bidders
You can bet that bidders will bristle when they’ve been out-bid, but thanks to the Public Information Act, their bark is worse than their bite. Buy yourself some peace of mind with this 30-minute essentials training, which will cover the basics of PIA requests for bidding documents. Learn when and why you can sometimes keep... read more
Construction Procurement Webcast Series
The Rise of the Procurist If you only attend one construction procurement series this year, this is the one to choose. This training will elevate your purchasing competence and confidence. Whether you are new to construction procurement or it has been a while since your last project, you will get the foundation you need to... read more
Legal Issues for Superintendent Searches
Your district is in the market for a new superintendent. Many of us have never participated in a superintendent search. What are the legal parameters and potential pitfalls? Where do you begin and what are your legal options? Learn the honest truth about hiring a new superintendent from a school attorney who does not do... read more
Insurance Checkup: Being Prepared for the Inevitable Emergency
Many districts have to contend with emergencies arising from property damage caused by weather. Frequently, the emergency is made worse by an insurance company's denial of the district's insurance claim. We discuss three action items you can implement right now to put your district in the best position to deal with an insurance company when... read more
All About 313 Agreements: From Wind Farms to Cryptomining
Business in Texas is booming, and with new companies moving in, 313 agreements between businesses and school districts for tax breaks are becoming more and more popular. What are they, and what does my district need to know if we're approached to enter into one? We’ll discuss the typical types of agreements from wind farms... read more
Legal Issues for New Technology Applications Webcast
Whether it’s Facebook or Twitter, Google Docs or Evernote, new technology applications have legal and operational effects on schools. The impact of new technologies and apps are especially important for one-to-one and BYOD schools. Cloud computing applications pose additional legal complications. We have been asked to offer training sessions to help districts identify the issues…
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