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...
38th Annual School Law Seminars Dates Announced
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...
Client Alert: Are the Federal Courts Now Open to Those Seeking Advisory Opinions?
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...
Client Alert: FOLLOW UP – Dos and Don’ts For Form 11: Missouri’s Religious Immunization Exemption
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...
Spotlight Series | The Family and Medical Leave Act: A Review of How to Properly Fill Out and Use FMLA Forms
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...
Spotlight Series | First Amendment Speech
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...
Jeff St. Omer Speaking at Two Upcoming CLE Webinars Regarding COVID-19
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...
Spotlight Series | Unemployment Appeals – Step by Step
At some point every district receives notice that a former employee has filed an unemployment claim. Join attorney Anne Kerns for a free 30-minute discussion on unemployment claims. Together we will walk through the process of handling unemployment claims from a...
Spotlight Series | Vaccines & Immunizations
With the recent development of multiple vaccines for COVID-19, focus has turned to distribution and school districts. Join Grant Wiens for a 30-minute discussion of where the law currently stands on immunizations in schools and what administrators need to know as...
Spotlight Series | Principal Training: Navigating the Notice of Deficiency
Join attorney Natalie Hoernschemeyer for a free 30-minute webinar training for principals and administrators regarding the law and legal procedure behind the misunderstood Notice of Deficiency. We will tackle together the process from issuance of the NOD letter to...