On June 1, 2021, the Missouri Supreme Court struck down a law that imposed new restrictions on the state’s public sector labor organizations, including unions that represent teachers, custodians, and other school employees. An injunction preventing the enforcement of...
We are excited to announce the topics for the 2021 Annual School Law Seminars. Here Comes the Sun: Clearing the Fog Around the Missouri Sunshine Law Legislation 101: What’s Happening in Jeff City & the Courts Tumbling into Student Speech Rights: A Guide to the...
All Missouri school districts receive requests for public records according to Missouri’s Sunshine Law. Join Pat Brazill for a free 30-minute discussion on the Sunshine Law, its requirements, and how to respond to public records requests. Together we will discuss the...
Whether it’s a purchase, lease, new construction or services every district enters into contracts. Join attorney Katie Forster for a free 30-minute discussion on the contracting process and what districts should keep in mind when entering into agreements. The training...
Mickes O'Toole is excited to announce the dates of the 38th Annual School Law Seminars. August 1, 2021 | Lake Ozark, MO August 5, 2021 | St. Louis, MO August 6, 2021 | Cape Girardeau, MO August 10, 2021 | Springfield, MO August 11, 2021 | Blue Springs, MO For more...
By: Steven D. Hall Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski (No. 19-968, Mar. 8, 2021) and held that a student’s claim for nominal damages will sustain a cause of action against a school that would otherwise have to be...
By: Steven D. Hall As a follow up to an update we provided last year, Mickes O’Toole can report continued success in litigating on behalf of school districts and individual school administrators who were accused of violating the constitutional rights of parents who...
Join attorney Wendy Boggiano for a free 30-minute discussion regarding FMLA documentation. Wendy will walk through the new FMLA forms issued by the U.S Department of Labor last year to help you understand the forms and ensure they are completed correctly when an...
With the ease of electronic communications it is not uncommon for staff to post comments or render opinions on a variety of topics. Have you ever found yourself asking, “is it okay for my staff member to say that?” Join attorney Brittany Newell for a free 30-minute...
The COVID-19 virus and pandemic is impacting all aspect of life across our country. No area has the disruption been felt more than in the K-12 education context. In recent weeks, it has become clear that the crisis will continue to rattle education well into 2021. The...
