Published by MoASBO, May 2014 On April 15, 2014, the Missouri Supreme Court issued a ground-breaking decision that made it much easier for employees to establish workers’ compensation retaliation cases against employers. Previously, plaintiffs claiming workers’...
Published by MoASBO, May 2014 Q. Our practice has been not to allow students to make up the work for credit while they are on out-of-school suspension. This practice can result in a significant reduction in a student’s grade depending on the length of the suspension....
Published by MARE, March 2014 According to the Teacher Tenure Act (“Act”), an individual acquires permanent teacher status once he or she is employed in the same school district as a teacher for five successive years and then is rehired by that school district to...
Published by MARE, November 2013 The right of parents to review their children’s educational records is an important right protected by Missouri and federal law. However, sometimes disputes arise regarding who is considered a “parent” who holds this right. Under the...
Published by MoASBO, November 2013 On occasion, a neighbor, an adjoining property owner or a community benefactor will approach a school district with an attractive offer to sell land. The location, price or deal terms may look irresistible, but as with any...
Published by MoASBO, October 2013 Building trades courses have been around for years. These courses serve a valuable purpose and offer real, on the job training for students who desire to enter the construction profession. Indeed, many school districts across...
Published by MARE, September 2013 As another school year starts, here are a few reminders of things that should be done to help ensure a smooth and successful school year. Review Board Policies and Regulations If your District has a web page, are all of your board...
Published by MoASBO, August 2013 As non-certified staffs grow while budgets continue to shrink, many school districts are looking at ways to cut expenses while accommodating an increase in student and staff needs. One way districts are doing so is that they are...
Published by MoASBO, June 2013 Bullying has been a hot legal topic for the past decade. Indeed, in 2006, in response to increased awareness due to several student-related tragedies, the Missouri legislature passed the State’s first anti-bullying statute, Mo. Rev....
Published by MoASBO, April 2013 Today, it is not all that uncommon for school districts to encounter a student who has moved into a home in the district to live with someone who is not a parent or guardian. If the student is a minor and does not have a parent,...
