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Do’s and Don’ts for Your School When Conducting Job Interviews

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The job interview is a crucial factor in maintaining a school’s community, identity, and safety. But it isn’t just a chance to vet applicants for compatibility with school culture and mission – it’s also when your school can...more

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Summer Reading for Educational Leaders: Resources to Help You Plan for the 2024-2025 School Year

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As you recover from another whirlwind of a school year, we hope you can take some time to relax and enjoy your summer break. The next few months will be the perfect time to – at your leisure – catch up on this past year’s...more

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Your Complete Guide to Educator Background Checks (Teachers, Support Staff, and More!)

Schools are under an intense microscope from parents, taxpayers, and the government. One slight mistake in hiring – even if that person doesn’t teach children – can have a catastrophic impact. Educator background checks are...more

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2023 Legislative Update: Summary of Changes in School Law

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As we approach the new year, Franczek is pleased to recap the new legislation applicable to K-12 schools that passed in 2023. Below you will find our compilation of this year’s legislative changes. A PDF version of the 2023...more

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First Circuit Rules in Favor of Private School in Teacher’s ADA Suit

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On November 7, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts’ dismissal of a teacher’s suit against her former employer, Austin...more

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Teacher Tenure, Dismissal and Evaluation Legislative Updates

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This school year has begun with a number of changes related to teacher tenure, evaluations, and dismissals. On August 4, 2023, Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 103-0500, revising the Illinois School Code...more

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To Non-Renew or Not Non-Renew -- Key Considerations for Connecticut School Districts Facing Budget Shortfalls

Every year as May 1 approaches, Connecticut school districts are confronted with an unpleasant, albeit familiar, process.  For better or worse, teacher non-renewal is a fact of life under the Teacher Tenure Act and the...more

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Are Your Teacher Contracts Up to Date? 4 Key Provisions to Consider

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With hiring for next school year underway, now is the perfect time to review your employment contracts. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, you should make sure that your contracts work for, and not against, your...more

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Education Institutions’ Silver Linings Playbook For Emerging From the Pandemic

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Our firm just published a “Silver Linings Playbook” gleaned from our various practice groups and industry teams highlighting the various ways that businesses can emerge for the better after the pandemic. While educational...more

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Learning Pods As A Pandemic-Era Education Choice – Where To Start

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It's a sad fact that many parents with school-aged children are living in a state of anxiety, whether they are preparing for a fall of remote learning or bracing themselves to send their children back to in-person school. A...more

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Don’t Let Tenure Mistakes Saddle You with Low-Performing Teachers

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With the end of the school year slowly approaching, remember that any recommendations to non-renew a probationary teacher’s employment for the next school year must likely be acted upon at the board’s March or April meeting. ...more

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Three Key Takeaways from Decision on Teacher Dismissal for Erratic Behavior

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A recent Illinois State Board of Education hearing officer decision upheld the dismissal of a tenured teacher who engaged in off-topic rants in the classroom, stored pornographic images on a district laptop, and refused to...more

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Update: Application of New Tenure Rules Under PERA

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As we discussed in an alert in December, with PERA’s full implementation on September 1, 2016, new tenure rules are in effect in Illinois. ...more

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ALERT - CT Legislative Update

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The 2018 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly passed bills that, among other things: (1) revise the Student Data Privacy Act; (2) address budgetary issues stemming from attempts at reducing and rescinding...more

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Can A University Terminate For Tenured Teacher’s Twitter Tweaks?

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A series of Twitter posts from a tenured Fresno State English professor about former First Lady Barbara Bush has once again sparked a national conversation about how the First Amendment applies in the university setting, and...more

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Employers' Legislative Update: Governor Brown Signs New Bills

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Tis the season for new laws in California and not all of it brings good tidings and cheer for employers. Recently, Governor Jerry Brown signed several state Assembly and Senate Bills affecting those who employ domestic...more

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ISBE Issues Updated Non-Regulatory Guidance on PERA and Senate Bill 7

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The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently updated its Non-Regulatory Guidance on the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) and Senate Bill 7 (SB 7). Similar to the 2012 guidance, the updated Non-Regulatory...more

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